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Job Overview PCN Paramedic (The Harefield Practice)The Harefield Practice is seeking an experienced and motivated PCN Paramedic to join our friendly, supportive, and forward-thinking Primary Care Network team. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of primary care innovation, providing first-contact care for patients, supporting urgent same-day demand, and contributing to the long-term management of chronic conditions within the community.
As part of our multi-disciplinary team, the paramedic will work both independently and alongside GPs, nurses, pharmacists, and other allied health professionals. The role is central to improving patient access, reducing GP workload, and delivering safe, high-quality care across our practice population.
The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, adaptable, and committed to delivering patient-centred care, with opportunities to develop their clinical practice further, take on leadership responsibilities, and play a role in shaping the services of the practice.
Main duties of the job
The PCN Paramedic will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide first-contact clinical care, supporting both urgent same-day demand and the ongoing management of patients with long-term conditions.
The role includes conducting same-day assessments and triage, undertaking home visits, performing clinical investigations (such as ECGs and blood tests), prescribing and reviewing medications (if qualified), and supporting anticipatory and preventative care. The paramedic will also contribute to service development, clinical audits, and health promotion, while working closely with GPs, nurses, pharmacists, and other practice staff to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care.
About us
The Harefield Practice is a well-established GP surgery at the heart of the local community, providing high-quality, patient-focused care to a diverse population. We work collaboratively with community services, and wider NHS partners to deliver accessible, safe, and effective healthcare.
Our practice team includes GPs, nurses, paramedics, pharmacists, social prescribers, and other allied health professionals, all working together to meet the growing and changing needs of our patients. We are committed to continuous improvement, innovation, and the development of new services that benefit our population and reduce health inequalities.
At The Harefield Practice, we pride ourselves on being a supportive and inclusive workplace. We invest in the professional development of our staff and encourage collaboration, teamwork, and a culture of shared learning. By joining us, you will be part of a dedicated team striving to deliver the best possible primary care outcomes for our community.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Title: PCN Paramedic
Reports To: PCN Manager
Accountable To: PCN Clinical Director & The Harefield Practice Partners
Location: The Harefield Practice
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Part-time (15 hours per week)
Salary: £46,000 £57,000 (dependent on experience) Pro rata
Other Benefits: NEST Pension
Job OverviewThe PCN Paramedic will be a key member of our multidisciplinary team, delivering safe, effective, and patient-centred care both in practice and in the community.
The role involves:
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Acting as a first point of contact for patients with undiagnosed conditions and minor illness/injury.
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Conducting same-day assessments, triage, and urgent home visits.
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Supporting the management of long-term conditions and anticipatory care planning.
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Carrying out clinical investigations (e.g., ECGs, venepuncture, specimen collection).
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Prescribing and reviewing medications (if qualified).
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Promoting self-care, health education, and preventative strategies.
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Contributing to service development, clinical audits, and quality improvement.
-
Working closely with GPs, nurses, pharmacists, and other Practice staff to provide integrated care.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
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Provide clinical assessment and diagnosis for patients presenting with undifferentiated or minor illness.
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Undertake urgent home visits and deliver treatment within scope of practice.
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Perform and interpret clinical procedures including ECGs, blood tests, and other investigations.
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Prescribe, review, and monitor medications safely in line with national/local guidelines (if qualified).
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Support the delivery of long-term condition management and preventative care.
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Advise patients on lifestyle and self-management strategies, signposting where appropriate.
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Maintain accurate and contemporaneous clinical records using EMIS.
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Collaborate with GPs, nurses, pharmacists, and other health professionals to ensure continuity of care.
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Participate in clinical audits, service evaluation, and research where relevant.
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Contribute to the teaching, training, and supervision of colleagues and students.
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Engage in continuing professional development and reflective practice.
Key Skills and Attributes
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Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills.
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Ability to manage complex and undifferentiated presentations.
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
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Effective teamwork and collaboration across a multidisciplinary environment.
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Good IT and digital literacy, ideally with experience using EMIS.
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Ability to prioritise workload, remain calm under pressure, and use sound clinical judgement.
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Empathy, resilience, and commitment to patient-centred care.
Qualifications and ExperienceEssential
Desirable
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Independent prescribing qualification.
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Experience in primary care or community healthcare.
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Mentorship/supervision experience.
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Familiarity with EMIS clinical system.
Professional DevelopmentAt The Harefield Practice, we value and invest in staff development. The successful candidate will:
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Receive regular clinical supervision and mentoring.
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Have access to funded CPD opportunities.
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Play an active role in shaping practice services.
Additional InformationThe post holder must comply with:
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HCPC and College of Paramedics professional codes of conduct.
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GDPR, confidentiality, and safeguarding requirements.
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Practice policies including health and safety, lone working, and equality and diversity.
This job description will be reviewed annually and may be updated in discussion with the post holder to reflect evolving service needs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Title: PCN Paramedic
Reports To: PCN Manager
Accountable To: PCN Clinical Director & The Harefield Practice Partners
Location: The Harefield Practice
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Part-time (15 hours per week)
Salary: £46,000 £57,000 (dependent on experience) Pro rata
Other Benefits: NEST Pension
Job OverviewThe PCN Paramedic will be a key member of our multidisciplinary team, delivering safe, effective, and patient-centred care both in practice and in the community.
The role involves:
-
Acting as a first point of contact for patients with undiagnosed conditions and minor illness/injury.
-
Conducting same-day assessments, triage, and urgent home visits.
-
Supporting the management of long-term conditions and anticipatory care planning.
-
Carrying out clinical investigations (e.g., ECGs, venepuncture, specimen collection).
-
Prescribing and reviewing medications (if qualified).
-
Promoting self-care, health education, and preventative strategies.
-
Contributing to service development, clinical audits, and quality improvement.
-
Working closely with GPs, nurses, pharmacists, and other Practice staff to provide integrated care.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
-
Provide clinical assessment and diagnosis for patients presenting with undifferentiated or minor illness.
-
Undertake urgent home visits and deliver treatment within scope of practice.
-
Perform and interpret clinical procedures including ECGs, blood tests, and other investigations.
-
Prescribe, review, and monitor medications safely in line with national/local guidelines (if qualified).
-
Support the delivery of long-term condition management and preventative care.
-
Advise patients on lifestyle and self-management strategies, signposting where appropriate.
-
Maintain accurate and contemporaneous clinical records using EMIS.
-
Collaborate with GPs, nurses, pharmacists, and other health professionals to ensure continuity of care.
-
Participate in clinical audits, service evaluation, and research where relevant.
-
Contribute to the teaching, training, and supervision of colleagues and students.
-
Engage in continuing professional development and reflective practice.
Key Skills and Attributes
-
Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills.
-
Ability to manage complex and undifferentiated presentations.
-
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
-
Effective teamwork and collaboration across a multidisciplinary environment.
-
Good IT and digital literacy, ideally with experience using EMIS.
-
Ability to prioritise workload, remain calm under pressure, and use sound clinical judgement.
-
Empathy, resilience, and commitment to patient-centred care.
Qualifications and ExperienceEssential
Desirable
-
Independent prescribing qualification.
-
Experience in primary care or community healthcare.
-
Mentorship/supervision experience.
-
Familiarity with EMIS clinical system.
Professional DevelopmentAt The Harefield Practice, we value and invest in staff development. The successful candidate will:
-
Receive regular clinical supervision and mentoring.
-
Have access to funded CPD opportunities.
-
Play an active role in shaping practice services.
Additional InformationThe post holder must comply with:
-
HCPC and College of Paramedics professional codes of conduct.
-
GDPR, confidentiality, and safeguarding requirements.
-
Practice policies including health and safety, lone working, and equality and diversity.
This job description will be reviewed annually and may be updated in discussion with the post holder to reflect evolving service needs.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working autonomously in clinical practice, making independent decisions within scope of practice.
- Experience in assessing, diagnosing, and managing patients with a range of acute and chronic conditions.
- Evidence of managing a designated caseload, including assessment, planning, interventions, and evaluation of care.
- Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team in a healthcare setting.
- Demonstrable experience in patient education and health promotion.
- Experience of working in a primary care or community healthcare setting.
- Evidence of supervising, mentoring, or supporting colleagues/students.
- Experience in clinical audit, service evaluation, or quality improvement projects.
- Familiarity with general practice systems and processes (ideally EMIS).
Desirable
- Evidence of working across organisational boundaries within health and social care.
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Paramedic Science or equivalent qualification approved by the College of Paramedics.
- Health & Care Professions Council HCPC registration.
- Able to operate at an advanced level of clinical practice.
- Completion of the two-year Consolidation of Learning period as a newly qualified paramedic.
- Pre-registration MSc in Paramedic Science or equivalent.
- Evidence of ongoing professional development e.g. CPD, postgraduate modules.
- Minimum of three years post-registration experience, ideally at Band 6 or equivalent.
Desirable
- Independent non-medical prescribing qualification.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working autonomously in clinical practice, making independent decisions within scope of practice.
- Experience in assessing, diagnosing, and managing patients with a range of acute and chronic conditions.
- Evidence of managing a designated caseload, including assessment, planning, interventions, and evaluation of care.
- Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team in a healthcare setting.
- Demonstrable experience in patient education and health promotion.
- Experience of working in a primary care or community healthcare setting.
- Evidence of supervising, mentoring, or supporting colleagues/students.
- Experience in clinical audit, service evaluation, or quality improvement projects.
- Familiarity with general practice systems and processes (ideally EMIS).
Desirable
- Evidence of working across organisational boundaries within health and social care.
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Paramedic Science or equivalent qualification approved by the College of Paramedics.
- Health & Care Professions Council HCPC registration.
- Able to operate at an advanced level of clinical practice.
- Completion of the two-year Consolidation of Learning period as a newly qualified paramedic.
- Pre-registration MSc in Paramedic Science or equivalent.
- Evidence of ongoing professional development e.g. CPD, postgraduate modules.
- Minimum of three years post-registration experience, ideally at Band 6 or equivalent.
Desirable
- Independent non-medical prescribing qualification.
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).
