Paramedic

Barrack Lane Medical Centre has an exciting opportunity for a hardworking and enthusiastic paramedic to join our practice.,

• To provide assessment, diagnosis and treatment at first point of contact by attending to patients, according to patients needs either in the practice or patient homes;
• To support, and continue the development of an on-the-day routine and emergency patient service in the practice;
• To accurately triage and prioritise patients, including in both emergency situations and telephone triage, demonstrating the use of a variety of techniques to elicit the history of an event/illness, including past medical and drug history;
• To evaluate clinical information from examination and history taking, and initiate appropriate treatment and/or referral;
• Review the effectiveness of the treatment provided, making changes where necessary to improve patient outcomes;
• Maintain accurate clinical records in an efficient manner;
• The role will offer you the opportunity to build on your experience of working effectively within a multi-disciplinary, healthcare team, as you will work alongside fellow professionals within the practice in support of one another.
  
  Barrack Lane Medical Centre is a busy practice in the town centre of Ipswich, Suffolk. We have a practice population of approximately 20,000 patients. The practice is based on two sites, the main surgery in the middle of the town and a branch surgery at Stoke Park in Ipswich.
  
  The Practice trains GP Registrars, and medical students from university (UEA) to help provide doctors for the future.
The Practice operates the SystmOneclinical system, have a history ofhigh QOF achievement and aCQC rating of 'Good' across all domains. Supporting your work life balance and professional development is important to us, so we will be happy to discuss any requirements for flexible working and offer the following benefits:
• Competitive salary based on experience
• Supportive and friendly environment Peer support
• CPD Support with training and development
• 6 weeksHoliday (pro rata)
• NHS Pension
• 1 week Study leave
• Free on-site parking