A Paramedic is to undertake the following key responsibilities in delivering health services: Work within the existing Paramedic Practitioner team and as part of a wider multi-disciplinary team at the Practice. Assess and triage patients, including same day triage, and as appropriate provide definitive treatment (including prescribing medications following policy, patient group directives, NICE (national) and local clinical guidelines and local care pathways) or make necessary referrals to other members of the primary care team Advise patients on general healthcare and promote self-management where appropriate, including signposting patients to the Practices social prescribing service and, where appropriate, other community or voluntary services Be able to: Perform specialist health checks and reviews within their scope of practice and in line with local and national guidance Perform investigatory procedures as required and undertake the collection of pathological specimens including intravenous blood samples, swabs and other samples within their scope of practice and within line of local and national guidance To assess, diagnose, treat, refer or signpost patients who present with undifferentiated or undiagnosed condition relating to illness or injury. Support the delivery of anticipatory care plans and certain services (e.g., monitoring blood pressure and long-term conditions in those patients at risk) Provide a service for urgent and same day home visits to complement the existing GP home visits for the practice Perform and interpret ECGs Communicate at all levels across Practices ensuring that an effective, person-centred service is delivered Communicate proactively and effectively with all colleagues across the Practice, attending and contributing to meetings as required Maintain accurate and contemporaneous health records appropriate to the consultation, ensuring accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with patient healthcare with the Practice Communicate effectively with patients and, where appropriate, family members and their carers, where applicable, complex and sensitive information regarding their physical health needs, results, findings and treatment choices using their advanced clinical skills to provide education to patients, promoting self-care and empower them to make informed choices about their treatment. Training requirements will be monitored by yearly appraisal and will be in accordance with practice requirements. Personal development will be encouraged and supported by the practice. It is the individuals responsibility to remain up to date with recent developments. Participate in continuing professional development opportunities to ensure that up-to-date evidence-based knowledge and competence in all aspects of the role is maintained.