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First Contact Paramedic

The closing date is 08 February 2026

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Wychbury Medical Group

First Contact Paramedic (ARRS role)

www.wychburymedicalgroup.co.uk

12-month Fixed Term Post in General Practice, 37.5 hours Monday to Friday.

Start date flexible for the right person

We are looking to recruit a Paramedic to work in our busy Practice serving 22,800 patients across three sites. Employment will be through SWL PCN Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme. You would be joining a team of Paramedics within SWL PCN and will be based at Wychbury Medical Group.

This is a 12-month fixed-term post with potential to become permanent, subject to service requirements and funding.

Main duties of the job

The role will involve a mix of providing care in a surgery setting and patients own homes, working through a patient list, treating minor illnesses and long term conditions.

Requirements of the post are being able to receive patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems and make an assessment of their health care needs.

Please see job description for further information

A competitive salary will be offered; negotiable depending on experience. Other benefits include membership of NHS Pension scheme.

We are committed to providing continued professional development of all our staff.

All posts are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

About us

The organisation currently has 18 GPs, 7 of whom are Partners. The practice has a diverse population and has surgery sites situated in varied residential locations within Dudley. The local area is within close reach of wonderful countryside and also provides excellent access to Birmingham city centre; there is a good transport infrastructure with easy connection to UK motorways and excellent local schools.

Details

Date posted

25 January 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A2607-26-0000

Job locations

121 Oakfield Road

Wollescote

Stourbridge

West Midlands

DY9 9DS


Job description

Job responsibilities

Job responsibilities:

1. The post holder will, under appropriate supervision provide first point of contact for patients presenting with undifferentiated, undiagnosed problems, utilising history taking, physical examination, problem solving and clinical decision-making skills to establish a working diagnosis and management plan working in conjunction with patients.

2. The post holder will undertake both morning and afternoon clinics as well as home visits and administrative work.

3. Participate in treatment and preventative healthcare.

4. Provide direct clinical care to patients using established clinical guidelines.

5. Consult and refer patients to other healthcare professionals.

6. Provide one to one consultation to patients, both in General Practice and patients homes, taking medical histories, perform physical examinations, analyse the consultation, diagnose and explain the medical problems during the consultation.

7. Recommend and explain appropriate diagnostic tests and treatment.

8. Provide patient education in preventative healthcare.

9. Request laboratory tests as required and agreed under supervising GP.

10. Update patient records in accordance with practice policies and procedures.

11. Contribute to the practice systems to manage common chronic medical conditions.

12. Ensure observance and adherence to the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.

13. Work to the agreed standards, policies and procedures and protocols of the Practice and be fully conversant with emergency procedures.

14. Carry out other duties as directed by the GP Partners/Practice Manager which are consistent with the duties and responsibilities of the post.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job responsibilities:

1. The post holder will, under appropriate supervision provide first point of contact for patients presenting with undifferentiated, undiagnosed problems, utilising history taking, physical examination, problem solving and clinical decision-making skills to establish a working diagnosis and management plan working in conjunction with patients.

2. The post holder will undertake both morning and afternoon clinics as well as home visits and administrative work.

3. Participate in treatment and preventative healthcare.

4. Provide direct clinical care to patients using established clinical guidelines.

5. Consult and refer patients to other healthcare professionals.

6. Provide one to one consultation to patients, both in General Practice and patients homes, taking medical histories, perform physical examinations, analyse the consultation, diagnose and explain the medical problems during the consultation.

7. Recommend and explain appropriate diagnostic tests and treatment.

8. Provide patient education in preventative healthcare.

9. Request laboratory tests as required and agreed under supervising GP.

10. Update patient records in accordance with practice policies and procedures.

11. Contribute to the practice systems to manage common chronic medical conditions.

12. Ensure observance and adherence to the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.

13. Work to the agreed standards, policies and procedures and protocols of the Practice and be fully conversant with emergency procedures.

14. Carry out other duties as directed by the GP Partners/Practice Manager which are consistent with the duties and responsibilities of the post.

Person Specification

Experience

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a primary care environment
  • Experience of working as a Paramedic (minimum 3 years)
  • Experience of triage
  • Experience of dealing with a range of clinical conditions

Qualifications

Essential

  • Current registration as a Paramedic with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
  • Evidence of completion of, or active progression towards, the First Contact Practitioner (FCP) Roadmap
Person Specification

Experience

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a primary care environment
  • Experience of working as a Paramedic (minimum 3 years)
  • Experience of triage
  • Experience of dealing with a range of clinical conditions

Qualifications

Essential

  • Current registration as a Paramedic with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
  • Evidence of completion of, or active progression towards, the First Contact Practitioner (FCP) Roadmap

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Wychbury Medical Group

Address

121 Oakfield Road

Wollescote

Stourbridge

West Midlands

DY9 9DS


Employer's website

https://www.wychburymedicalgroup.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Wychbury Medical Group

Address

121 Oakfield Road

Wollescote

Stourbridge

West Midlands

DY9 9DS


Employer's website

https://www.wychburymedicalgroup.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Sarah Reid

sarah.reid1@nhs.net

01562547300

Details

Date posted

25 January 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A2607-26-0000

Job locations

121 Oakfield Road

Wollescote

Stourbridge

West Midlands

DY9 9DS


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