Job summary
The Paramedic will be employed
under the NHS England Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS) to work as
part of the multidisciplinary Primary Care Network team. The post holder will
support the delivery of high-quality, accessible care for patients, helping to
reduce GP workload and improve patient outcomes.
The role will focus on urgent
and same-day care, home visits, and management of acute and long-term
conditions, working within the paramedics scope of practice and under
appropriate clinical supervision.
Main duties of the job
Clinical Responsibilities (ARRS-aligned)
- Assess, diagnose, treat, and manage patients presenting with a range of acute, urgent, and long-term conditions.
- Undertake same-day appointments and home visits across the PCN.
- Work autonomously within agreed clinical protocols, escalating to GPs or senior clinicians where appropriate.
- Identify red flags and refer patients appropriately to secondary care, community services, or emergency services.
- Prescribe medications (where appropriately qualified and authorised) in line with local and national policy.
- Support admission avoidance and proactive patient management.
- Contribute to improved access and continuity of care within the PCN.
- Work as an integral member of the PCN multidisciplinary team (MDT), including GPs, nurses, pharmacists, and allied health professionals.
- Participate in MDT meetings, clinical supervision, and PCN forums as required.
- Communicate effectively with individual member practices regarding patient care and service delivery.
- Deliver services across five PCN practice sites, in line with agreed rotas and service models.
- Record all patient activity accurately and contemporaneously on the clinical system - SystmOne.
- Ensure all patient contacts are appropriately coded and recorded to support ARRS reporting and funding assurance.
- Adhere to PCN and practice policies, including lone working, safeguarding, infection control, and zero tolerance.
About us
Nexus MK PCN offices are based in Linford Wood Milton Keynes and cover 5 practices which include Oakridge Park Medical Centre, Wolverton Health Centre, The Stonedean Practice, Sovereign Health Centre, Purbeck Medical Centre.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities (ARRS-aligned)
- Assess, diagnose, treat, and manage patients presenting with a range of acute, urgent, and long-term conditions.
- Undertake same-day appointments and home visits across the PCN.
- Work autonomously within agreed clinical protocols, escalating to GPs or senior clinicians where appropriate.
- Identify red flags and refer patients appropriately to secondary care, community services, or emergency services.
- Prescribe medications (where appropriately qualified and authorised) in line with local and national policy.
- Support admission avoidance and proactive patient management.
- Contribute to improved access and continuity of care within the PCN.
Multidisciplinary Team Working
- Work as an integral member of the PCN multidisciplinary team (MDT), including GPs, nurses, pharmacists, and allied health professionals.
- Participate in MDT meetings, clinical supervision, and PCN forums as required.
- Communicate effectively with individual member practices regarding patient care and service delivery.
Operational Responsibilities
- Deliver services across five PCN practice sites, in line with agreed rotas and service models.
- Record all patient activity accurately and contemporaneously on the clinical system - SystmOne.
- Ensure all patient contacts are appropriately coded and recorded to support ARRS reporting and funding assurance.
- Adhere to PCN and practice policies, including lone working, safeguarding, infection control, and zero tolerance.
Clinical Governance & Quality
- Maintain professional registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
- Work within the ARRS role scope and PCN governance arrangements.
- Participate in clinical audit, quality improvement activity, and learning events.
- Comply with information governance, safeguarding, and health & safety requirements.
- Participate in incident reporting and reflective learning.
Education, Training & Development
- Maintain ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in line with HCPC requirements.
- Participate in appraisal, supervision, and PCN development programmes.
- Support training and development of colleagues where appropriate.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities (ARRS-aligned)
- Assess, diagnose, treat, and manage patients presenting with a range of acute, urgent, and long-term conditions.
- Undertake same-day appointments and home visits across the PCN.
- Work autonomously within agreed clinical protocols, escalating to GPs or senior clinicians where appropriate.
- Identify red flags and refer patients appropriately to secondary care, community services, or emergency services.
- Prescribe medications (where appropriately qualified and authorised) in line with local and national policy.
- Support admission avoidance and proactive patient management.
- Contribute to improved access and continuity of care within the PCN.
Multidisciplinary Team Working
- Work as an integral member of the PCN multidisciplinary team (MDT), including GPs, nurses, pharmacists, and allied health professionals.
- Participate in MDT meetings, clinical supervision, and PCN forums as required.
- Communicate effectively with individual member practices regarding patient care and service delivery.
Operational Responsibilities
- Deliver services across five PCN practice sites, in line with agreed rotas and service models.
- Record all patient activity accurately and contemporaneously on the clinical system - SystmOne.
- Ensure all patient contacts are appropriately coded and recorded to support ARRS reporting and funding assurance.
- Adhere to PCN and practice policies, including lone working, safeguarding, infection control, and zero tolerance.
Clinical Governance & Quality
- Maintain professional registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
- Work within the ARRS role scope and PCN governance arrangements.
- Participate in clinical audit, quality improvement activity, and learning events.
- Comply with information governance, safeguarding, and health & safety requirements.
- Participate in incident reporting and reflective learning.
Education, Training & Development
- Maintain ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in line with HCPC requirements.
- Participate in appraisal, supervision, and PCN development programmes.
- Support training and development of colleagues where appropriate.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Essential
- HCPC registered Paramedic
- Eligible for employment under the ARRS scheme
- Relevant post-registration clinical experience
- Ability to work autonomously and make sound clinical decisions
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to work across multiple practice sites
- IT literate with ability to use GP clinical systems
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
Desirable
- Desirable
- Experience working in primary care or general practice
- Independent prescribing qualification
- Experience of home visiting services
- Experience working within a PCN or MDT setting
- Key ARRS Conditions
- The role is 100% patient facing in line with ARRS requirements.
- The post is not a substitute for existing roles.
- Funding is subject to ongoing NHS England ARRS guidance and eligibility.
DBS
Essential
- Disclosure
- This role is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and adherence to NHS confidentiality and data protection standards.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Essential
- HCPC registered Paramedic
- Eligible for employment under the ARRS scheme
- Relevant post-registration clinical experience
- Ability to work autonomously and make sound clinical decisions
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to work across multiple practice sites
- IT literate with ability to use GP clinical systems
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
Desirable
- Desirable
- Experience working in primary care or general practice
- Independent prescribing qualification
- Experience of home visiting services
- Experience working within a PCN or MDT setting
- Key ARRS Conditions
- The role is 100% patient facing in line with ARRS requirements.
- The post is not a substitute for existing roles.
- Funding is subject to ongoing NHS England ARRS guidance and eligibility.
DBS
Essential
- Disclosure
- This role is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and adherence to NHS confidentiality and data protection standards.
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).
