Job summary
The Paramedic will work as part of the multidisciplinary team within the GP
surgery, supporting the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care. The role
involves undertaking clinical assessments, evaluation, and referral, providing
urgent and routine care, managing acute presentations, conducting home
visits, and supporting chronic disease management. The Paramedic will
contribute to reducing GP workload while ensuring patients receive safe,
effective, and timely care.
Main duties of the job
Undertake urgent and routine home visits as requested by the practice.
Provide clinical assessment, diagnosis, and treatment plans for patients
presenting with acute illness, injury, or exacerbation of long-term conditions.
Triage patients and prioritise clinical need, referring appropriately to GPs or
other healthcare professionals.
Prescribe medication (if an Independent Prescriber) or work within Patient
Group Directives (PGDs and local pathways).
Support the management of patients with chronic diseases, promoting selfcare and health education.
Undertake clinical procedures within the scope of practice (e.g., wound care,
ECGs, vaccinations if trained).
Participate in multi-disciplinary meetings and case reviews.
Record consultations, clinical assessments, and outcomes accurately using the
surgerys clinical system EMIS.
Provide advice, support, and signposting to patients, families, and carers.
Contribute to safeguarding assessments and reporting.
Support the practice in responding to on-the-day urgent demand. Engage in audit, quality improvement projects, and clinical governance
activities.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge and skills through CPD and mandatory
training.
About us
We are a large team comprising of DR's, ANP's , Nurses, Admin and Reception team and work together to provide a god standard of care for our Patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Undertake urgent and routine home visits as requested by the practice.
Provide clinical assessment, diagnosis, and treatment plans for patients
presenting with acute illness, injury, or exacerbation of long-term conditions.
Triage patients and prioritise clinical need, referring appropriately to GPs or
other healthcare professionals.
Prescribe medication -if an Independent Prescriber or work within Patient
Group Directives (PGDs and local pathways).
Support the management of patients with chronic diseases, promoting selfcare and health education.
Undertake clinical procedures within the scope of practice e.g., wound care,
ECGs, vaccinations if trained.
Participate in multi-disciplinary meetings and case reviews.
Record consultations, clinical assessments, and outcomes accurately using the
surgerys clinical system EMIS.
Provide advice, support, and signposting to patients, families, and carers.
Contribute to safeguarding assessments and reporting.
Support the practice in responding to on-the-day urgent demand.
Engage in audit, quality improvement projects, and clinical governance
activities.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge and skills through CPD and mandatory
training.
Participate in the education and training of students of all disciplines and the
introduction of all members of the practice staff where appropriate
Job description
Job responsibilities
Undertake urgent and routine home visits as requested by the practice.
Provide clinical assessment, diagnosis, and treatment plans for patients
presenting with acute illness, injury, or exacerbation of long-term conditions.
Triage patients and prioritise clinical need, referring appropriately to GPs or
other healthcare professionals.
Prescribe medication -if an Independent Prescriber or work within Patient
Group Directives (PGDs and local pathways).
Support the management of patients with chronic diseases, promoting selfcare and health education.
Undertake clinical procedures within the scope of practice e.g., wound care,
ECGs, vaccinations if trained.
Participate in multi-disciplinary meetings and case reviews.
Record consultations, clinical assessments, and outcomes accurately using the
surgerys clinical system EMIS.
Provide advice, support, and signposting to patients, families, and carers.
Contribute to safeguarding assessments and reporting.
Support the practice in responding to on-the-day urgent demand.
Engage in audit, quality improvement projects, and clinical governance
activities.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge and skills through CPD and mandatory
training.
Participate in the education and training of students of all disciplines and the
introduction of all members of the practice staff where appropriate
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- > HCPC registered Paramedic.
- > Minimum of 2 years post-registration experience.
- >Evidence of working autonomously in assessing, diagnosing, and managing
- patients.
- > Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- > Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- >Strong IT skills and familiarity with clinical systems (or willingness to learn).
- >Commitment to patient-centred care and safeguarding.
- > Own taxed and insured vehicle for home visits.
Desirable
- > Experience of working in primary care or urgent care.
- > Additional clinical skills training (e.g., minor injuries, long-term condition
- management).
- > Experience in audit or quality improvement.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- > HCPC registered Paramedic.
- > Minimum of 2 years post-registration experience.
- >Evidence of working autonomously in assessing, diagnosing, and managing
- patients.
- > Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- > Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- >Strong IT skills and familiarity with clinical systems (or willingness to learn).
- >Commitment to patient-centred care and safeguarding.
- > Own taxed and insured vehicle for home visits.
Desirable
- > Experience of working in primary care or urgent care.
- > Additional clinical skills training (e.g., minor injuries, long-term condition
- management).
- > Experience in audit or quality improvement.
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).
