Job summary
Exciting Opportunity: Paramedic Deal &
Sandwich PCN
Deal & Sandwich Primary Care Network (PCN) is
seeking a motivated and experienced Paramedic
to join our expanding community team.
This is a community-based
role, working across patients homes, care homes, and community settings
to deliver high-quality, person-centred care. You will play a vital role in
supporting patients closer to home assessing, treating, and managing health
needs while helping to reduce avoidable hospital admissions.
The role includes a key focus on delivering the Enhanced Health in Care Homes (EHCH)
service across 25 care and nursing homes within the PCN, working
collaboratively with residents, families, and care staff to promote wellbeing
and independence.
This is an excellent opportunity for a
Paramedic who thrives in a dynamic and autonomous role, with a passion for
making a real difference within the community. The post offers a varied and
rewarding career step, combining acute and proactive care within a supportive,
forward-thinking environment. If you are a Paramedic seeking a fresh and fulfilling
challenge, we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
Undertake
pre-arranged and same-day visits to patients in the community and care
settings, providing comprehensive clinical assessment, diagnosis, and treatment
within professional scope. Conduct regular care home ward rounds under the
Enhanced Health in Care Homes (EHCH) framework, completing timely reviews for
new residents and hospital discharges, including personalised care planning,
treatment escalation, and DNACPR/ReSPECT documentation where appropriate.
Collaborate closely with GP's, nurses, pharmacists, social prescribers, care
coordinators, and wider PCN and community teams to deliver integrated,
patient-centred care. Apply clinical judgement to prioritise caseloads,
initiate investigations, and escalate care as required. Support proactive
management of long-term conditions, promote self-care, patient education, and
preventative strategies, and provide guidance to care home and community staff.
Participate in MDT meetings, maintain accurate clinical records, contribute to
service development and quality improvement initiatives, uphold professional
standards and equality, and engage in continuous professional development and
reflective practice.
About us
Deal & Sandwich Primary Care Network
(PCN) is a group of five GP practices: Balmoral Surgery, Cedars
Surgery, New Golf Road Surgery, Sandwich Medical Practice, and St
Richards Road Surgery, collectively serving a population of
approximately 48,000 patients.
Together these practices collaborate to deliver care
innovative and integrated ways, with the shared aim of helping patients
lead healthier, more fulfilling lives.
Our
team includes a wide range of professionals working together to provide
joined-up, proactive care within the community. We are particularly focused on
supporting patients in their own homes and care settings through enhanced
multidisciplinary working.
If you require any further information regarding
this role, please email the PCN Workforce and Operations Manager Karena Marks
karena.marks3@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
This role offers a unique opportunity for an experienced Paramedic to
make a tangible difference to the health and wellbeing of people in our community
and care settings. Working at the interface of primary and community care, the
post holder will provide high quality holistic care that aligns with the EHCH
framework and the broader goals of integrated care.
The Paramedic will play a key role in
our Enhanced Health in Care Homes (EHCH) Team, working alongside paramedic
colleagues and care coordinators, as well as the wider PCN team, including
social prescribers, clinical pharmacists, pharmacy technician, mental health practitioners
and MDT Care Coordinator.
This roles contribution will support continuity, safety, and
patient-centred outcomes, strengthening the foundation of proactive,
preventative, and compassionate healthcare within our PCN by-
Undertaking both prearranged and same-day visits to patients in the
community and in care or nursing home settings, providing clinical assessment,
diagnosis, and treatment within the scope of professional practice
Conduct regular care home ward rounds in line with the Enhanced Health
in Care Homes -EHCH- framework, delivering proactive and responsive care.
Complete initial reviews for new residents and recent hospital
discharges within seven working days, including full clinical assessment,
treatment escalation planning, personalised care planning, and DNACPR-ReSPECT
documentation where appropriate.
Use sound clinical judgement to assess and prioritise patients,
initiate investigations, and escalate or refer to other professionals as
required.
Work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, pharmacists, care coordinators,
social prescribers, and the wider PCN and community teams to deliver
integrated, multi-disciplinary care.
Participate in weekly Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) meetings to
support care planning for complex or vulnerable patients.
Promote preventative health, self-care, and patient education to
improve long-term outcomes and reduce unplanned admissions.
Provide advice and clinical support to care home and community staff
to enhance patient safety and quality of care.
Maintain accurate, contemporaneous clinical records on EMIS and other
systems to support safe, effective, and auditable care delivery.
Engage in continuing professional development, supervision, and
reflective practice to maintain and enhance clinical competence.
Uphold professional standards, equality, and diversity in all
interactions, demonstrating compassion, respect, and professionalism.
Contribute to service development, innovation, and quality improvement
initiatives across the PCN.
Undertake any other duties aligned with the role, as agreed with the
line manager or PCN leadership, to meet service needs.
This job description outlines the key duties and responsibilities of the post. It is not exhaustive and may be subject to reasonable amendments in line with service needs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This role offers a unique opportunity for an experienced Paramedic to
make a tangible difference to the health and wellbeing of people in our community
and care settings. Working at the interface of primary and community care, the
post holder will provide high quality holistic care that aligns with the EHCH
framework and the broader goals of integrated care.
The Paramedic will play a key role in
our Enhanced Health in Care Homes (EHCH) Team, working alongside paramedic
colleagues and care coordinators, as well as the wider PCN team, including
social prescribers, clinical pharmacists, pharmacy technician, mental health practitioners
and MDT Care Coordinator.
This roles contribution will support continuity, safety, and
patient-centred outcomes, strengthening the foundation of proactive,
preventative, and compassionate healthcare within our PCN by-
Undertaking both prearranged and same-day visits to patients in the
community and in care or nursing home settings, providing clinical assessment,
diagnosis, and treatment within the scope of professional practice
Conduct regular care home ward rounds in line with the Enhanced Health
in Care Homes -EHCH- framework, delivering proactive and responsive care.
Complete initial reviews for new residents and recent hospital
discharges within seven working days, including full clinical assessment,
treatment escalation planning, personalised care planning, and DNACPR-ReSPECT
documentation where appropriate.
Use sound clinical judgement to assess and prioritise patients,
initiate investigations, and escalate or refer to other professionals as
required.
Work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, pharmacists, care coordinators,
social prescribers, and the wider PCN and community teams to deliver
integrated, multi-disciplinary care.
Participate in weekly Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) meetings to
support care planning for complex or vulnerable patients.
Promote preventative health, self-care, and patient education to
improve long-term outcomes and reduce unplanned admissions.
Provide advice and clinical support to care home and community staff
to enhance patient safety and quality of care.
Maintain accurate, contemporaneous clinical records on EMIS and other
systems to support safe, effective, and auditable care delivery.
Engage in continuing professional development, supervision, and
reflective practice to maintain and enhance clinical competence.
Uphold professional standards, equality, and diversity in all
interactions, demonstrating compassion, respect, and professionalism.
Contribute to service development, innovation, and quality improvement
initiatives across the PCN.
Undertake any other duties aligned with the role, as agreed with the
line manager or PCN leadership, to meet service needs.
This job description outlines the key duties and responsibilities of the post. It is not exhaustive and may be subject to reasonable amendments in line with service needs.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in a training programme approved by the College of Paramedics
- Active and relevant professional registration with HCPC
- Completed two-year Consolidation of Learning period as a 'newly qualified paramedic' AND have a further three years' experience as a band 6 (or equivalent) paramedic
- Commit to obtaining the clinical pillar competencies of the paramedic FCP/AP roadmap to practice within six months of the commencement of the role.
Desirable
- Evidence of verification against the paramedic primary care roadmap
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Understands and acts in line with HCPC professional standards for practice
- Compassionate, adaptable, and community-focused approach
- Commitment to providing safe, effective, and person-centred care
- Ability to write comprehensive, accurate clinical notes, implement and evaluate care plans
- Good IT skills including ability to record accurate clinical notes
- Ability to communicate effectively written, verbal and non-verbal communication with patients, relatives , carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team
- Confidence working independently in patients homes and community settings
- Ability to develop effective and appropriate relationships with people, their families, carers and colleagues
- Understanding of Confidentiality and the Data protection Act
- Excellent interpersonal, influencing and negotiating skills
- Able to work under pressure and to meet deadlines
Desirable
- Knowledge of primary care networks and collaborative working
Experience
Essential
- Experience in managing the care of patients presenting with undifferentiated undiagnosed conditions and or a designated caseload, using theoretical and practical experience, completing examinations and assessments, care planning, implementing interventions, referring appropriately, and evaluating outcomes aligned to care plans
- Experience in urgent, emergency, or community-based care
- Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of working under own direction in a patient focused environment
Desirable
- Experience of working within a primary care environment or care home environments
- Evidence of working across organisational boundaries within health and social care
- Knowledge of the Enhanced Health in Care Homes -EHCH framework
- Experience of EMIS
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in a training programme approved by the College of Paramedics
- Active and relevant professional registration with HCPC
- Completed two-year Consolidation of Learning period as a 'newly qualified paramedic' AND have a further three years' experience as a band 6 (or equivalent) paramedic
- Commit to obtaining the clinical pillar competencies of the paramedic FCP/AP roadmap to practice within six months of the commencement of the role.
Desirable
- Evidence of verification against the paramedic primary care roadmap
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Understands and acts in line with HCPC professional standards for practice
- Compassionate, adaptable, and community-focused approach
- Commitment to providing safe, effective, and person-centred care
- Ability to write comprehensive, accurate clinical notes, implement and evaluate care plans
- Good IT skills including ability to record accurate clinical notes
- Ability to communicate effectively written, verbal and non-verbal communication with patients, relatives , carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team
- Confidence working independently in patients homes and community settings
- Ability to develop effective and appropriate relationships with people, their families, carers and colleagues
- Understanding of Confidentiality and the Data protection Act
- Excellent interpersonal, influencing and negotiating skills
- Able to work under pressure and to meet deadlines
Desirable
- Knowledge of primary care networks and collaborative working
Experience
Essential
- Experience in managing the care of patients presenting with undifferentiated undiagnosed conditions and or a designated caseload, using theoretical and practical experience, completing examinations and assessments, care planning, implementing interventions, referring appropriately, and evaluating outcomes aligned to care plans
- Experience in urgent, emergency, or community-based care
- Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of working under own direction in a patient focused environment
Desirable
- Experience of working within a primary care environment or care home environments
- Evidence of working across organisational boundaries within health and social care
- Knowledge of the Enhanced Health in Care Homes -EHCH framework
- Experience of EMIS
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).