Job summary
The Triage Paramedic will work as an autonomous clinician within the GP practice to provide same-day clinical triage, assessment, diagnosis, and management of patients presenting with urgent or acute health needs. The role aims to improve access to timely care, reduce GP workload, and ensure patients are directed to the most appropriate service.
Main duties of the job
Working Conditions
Predominantly weekday working, with some flexibility depending on service needs.
Combination of telephone, remote, and face-to-face consultations.
Exposure to patients with complex health and social needs.
Key Competencies
Clinical autonomy and accountability
Advanced clinical reasoning
Patient-centred care
Teamworking and collaboration
Time management and prioritisation
Commitment to continuous improvement
Equality and Diversity
The post holder will adhere to the practices Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policies and promote an inclusive working environment.
About us
Triage paramedic needed for a big GP practice. Possible permanent position.
Greenhill Park Medical Centre is a NHS GP surgery in North West London, serving patients in the Harlesden and Neasden areas. It forms part of a group of GP services alongside Neasden Medical Centre and St Andrews Medical Centre, all operating under the Neasden-Greenhill Park and St Andrews Medical Centres partnership. neasden-greenhillpark.co.uk
Location & contact
Address: Greenhill Park, Harlesden, London, NW10 9AR (with other locations at 21 Tanfield Avenue, Neasden NW2 7SA).
Phone: Greenhill Park Surgery reception 0208 838 3100 (with alternate numbers for linked sites: St Andrews Medical Centre 0208 459 7755 and Neasden Medical Centre 0208 208 0306). neasden-greenhillpark.co.uk
Opening times
Typically open Monday - Friday, 8 am 6:30 pm; closed weekends. Phone lines are usually open weekdays 8 am 1 pm and 2 pm 6:30 pm.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Triage paramedic needed for a big GP practice. Possible permanent position.
Greenhill Park Medical Centre is a NHS GP surgery in North West London, serving patients in the Harlesden and Neasden areas. It forms part of a group of GP services alongside Neasden Medical Centre and St Andrews Medical Centre, all operating under the Neasden-Greenhill Park and St Andrews Medical Centres partnership. neasden-greenhillpark.co.uk
Location & contact
Address: Greenhill Park, Harlesden, London, NW10 9AR (with other locations at 21 Tanfield Avenue, Neasden NW2 7SA).
Phone: Greenhill Park Surgery reception 0208 838 3100 (with alternate numbers for linked sites: St Andrews Medical Centre 0208 459 7755 and Neasden Medical Centre 0208 208 0306). neasden-greenhillpark.co.uk
Out-of-Hours: For urgent medical help when the practice is closed, call 111 (NHS 111). neasden-greenhillpark.co.uk
Opening times
Typically open Monday - Friday, 8 am 6:30 pm; closed weekends. Phone lines are usually open weekdays 8 am 1 pm and 2 pm 6:30 pm.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Triage paramedic needed for a big GP practice. Possible permanent position.
Greenhill Park Medical Centre is a NHS GP surgery in North West London, serving patients in the Harlesden and Neasden areas. It forms part of a group of GP services alongside Neasden Medical Centre and St Andrews Medical Centre, all operating under the Neasden-Greenhill Park and St Andrews Medical Centres partnership. neasden-greenhillpark.co.uk
Location & contact
Address: Greenhill Park, Harlesden, London, NW10 9AR (with other locations at 21 Tanfield Avenue, Neasden NW2 7SA).
Phone: Greenhill Park Surgery reception 0208 838 3100 (with alternate numbers for linked sites: St Andrews Medical Centre 0208 459 7755 and Neasden Medical Centre 0208 208 0306). neasden-greenhillpark.co.uk
Out-of-Hours: For urgent medical help when the practice is closed, call 111 (NHS 111). neasden-greenhillpark.co.uk
Opening times
Typically open Monday - Friday, 8 am 6:30 pm; closed weekends. Phone lines are usually open weekdays 8 am 1 pm and 2 pm 6:30 pm.
Person Specification
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Ability to recognise clinical deterioration and escalate appropriately
- 3. Additional Criteria to Score Against (Essential)
- These criteria are suitable for shortlisting and interview scoring:
- Clinical Skills & Knowledge
- Ability to independently assess, diagnose, treat, and discharge patients within scope of practice
- Sound knowledge of primary care pathways, escalation routes, and community services
- Ability to identify red flags, safeguarding concerns, and clinical risk
- Understanding of NICE guidance, evidence-based practice, and clinical governance
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualifications (Essential)
- HCPC registration as a Paramedic
- Evidence of relevant post-registration CPD
- Degree (BSc) or equivalent qualification in Paramedic Science or related discipline
- Evidence of ongoing professional development aligned with autonomous practice
Experience
Essential
- 2. Experience (Essential)
- Minimum 1 years post-registration experience as a Paramedic
- Demonstrable experience of autonomous clinical assessment and decision-making
- Experience managing undifferentiated patients with acute and urgent conditions
- Experience conducting telephone and/or remote clinical assessments
- Experience of risk assessment, prioritisation, and clinical triage
- Experience working within urgent care, emergency care, or primary care environments
Person Specification
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Ability to recognise clinical deterioration and escalate appropriately
- 3. Additional Criteria to Score Against (Essential)
- These criteria are suitable for shortlisting and interview scoring:
- Clinical Skills & Knowledge
- Ability to independently assess, diagnose, treat, and discharge patients within scope of practice
- Sound knowledge of primary care pathways, escalation routes, and community services
- Ability to identify red flags, safeguarding concerns, and clinical risk
- Understanding of NICE guidance, evidence-based practice, and clinical governance
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualifications (Essential)
- HCPC registration as a Paramedic
- Evidence of relevant post-registration CPD
- Degree (BSc) or equivalent qualification in Paramedic Science or related discipline
- Evidence of ongoing professional development aligned with autonomous practice
Experience
Essential
- 2. Experience (Essential)
- Minimum 1 years post-registration experience as a Paramedic
- Demonstrable experience of autonomous clinical assessment and decision-making
- Experience managing undifferentiated patients with acute and urgent conditions
- Experience conducting telephone and/or remote clinical assessments
- Experience of risk assessment, prioritisation, and clinical triage
- Experience working within urgent care, emergency care, or primary care environments
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).
