Job summary
We are seeking a
proactive and compassionate Paramedic to join our clinical team, primarily
supporting community-based and housebound patients. You will enhance capacity
for same-day care by working under GP supervision to deliver high-quality
assessments, treatments, and referrals both remotely and in-person.
Main duties of the job
Conduct assessments,
diagnoses, and treatments at first contact (home visits and in-practice).
Triage and prioritise patients, including in emergency situations,
using a structured clinical approach.
Initiate appropriate treatments or referrals based on clinical
findings and guidelines.
Perform and interpret diagnostic tests to inform decision-making.
Use clinical frameworks (e.g. NICE) to guide safe, effective care.
Support anticipatory care planning and lead specific services (e.g.
monitoring housebound elderly patients for diabetes or hypertension risk).
Accurately document patient interactions and care delivered,
including adverse events.
Collaborate with the wider multidisciplinary team (MDT), including
local authority and voluntary sector colleagues.
Participate in audits, feedback cycles, and training to ensure
safe, high quality service delivery.
About us
Saxonbrook Medical
Centre is a progressive, multi-site practice serving over 20,000 patients in
Crawley. Our multidisciplinary team includes GPs, Physician Associates,
Paramedics, Pharmacists, Nurses, and Healthcare Assistants, supported by an
excellent administrative workforce.
As a teaching practice, we provide placements for medical students, physician
associate students, and student nurses, fostering a culture of growth and continuous
learning. We are an active member of our local Primary Care Network and work
closely with Social Prescribers, Pharmacists, and First Contact Practitioners.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Conduct assessments,
diagnoses, and treatments at first contact (home visits and in-practice).
Triage and prioritise patients, including in emergency situations,
using a structured clinical approach.
Initiate appropriate treatments or referrals based on clinical
findings and guidelines.
Perform and interpret diagnostic tests to inform decision-making.
Use clinical frameworks (e.g. NICE) to guide safe, effective care.
Support anticipatory care planning and lead specific services (e.g.
monitoring housebound elderly patients for diabetes or hypertension risk).
Accurately document patient interactions and care delivered,
including adverse events.
Collaborate with the wider multidisciplinary team (MDT), including
local authority and voluntary sector colleagues.
Participate in audits, feedback cycles, and training to ensure
safe, high quality service delivery.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Conduct assessments,
diagnoses, and treatments at first contact (home visits and in-practice).
Triage and prioritise patients, including in emergency situations,
using a structured clinical approach.
Initiate appropriate treatments or referrals based on clinical
findings and guidelines.
Perform and interpret diagnostic tests to inform decision-making.
Use clinical frameworks (e.g. NICE) to guide safe, effective care.
Support anticipatory care planning and lead specific services (e.g.
monitoring housebound elderly patients for diabetes or hypertension risk).
Accurately document patient interactions and care delivered,
including adverse events.
Collaborate with the wider multidisciplinary team (MDT), including
local authority and voluntary sector colleagues.
Participate in audits, feedback cycles, and training to ensure
safe, high quality service delivery.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience in autonomous clinical roles, ideally in minor injury/urgent care
- Strong clinical assessment and decision making abilities
- Familiarity with PGDs and non-medical prescribing
- Excellent team collaboration and communication
- Competence in using electronic patient record systems
Desirable
- Experience in A&E or similar emergency care
- ECG interpretation and social assessment skills
- Audit or research involvement
- Telephone triage proficiency
- Leadership experience
- Understanding of clinical governance, safeguarding, and health promotion
Qualities and Attributes and Other Requirements
Essential
- Essential
- Professional, empathetic, and proactive
- Able to work independently and collaboratively
- Demonstrates initiative and adaptability
- Role model within the team
- Full UK driving licence with business insurance
- Ability to undertake home visits
- Enhanced DBS clearance
- Immunisation in line with Department of Health guidance
- Comfortable managing sensitive and challenging situations (eg safeguarding, bereavement)
Desirable
- Desirable
- Motivates others and fosters a learning environment
Qualifications
Essential
- Essential Qualifications & Registration
- HCPC registered Paramedic
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- Minimum 5 years post registration (2 years post-preceptorship and 3 years at Band 6 equivalent)
Desirable
- ENP/ECP Minor Injuries & Illness (Level 6)
- X-ray/IRMER course
- Teaching and assessing qualification
- BSc/MSc in relevant field
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience in autonomous clinical roles, ideally in minor injury/urgent care
- Strong clinical assessment and decision making abilities
- Familiarity with PGDs and non-medical prescribing
- Excellent team collaboration and communication
- Competence in using electronic patient record systems
Desirable
- Experience in A&E or similar emergency care
- ECG interpretation and social assessment skills
- Audit or research involvement
- Telephone triage proficiency
- Leadership experience
- Understanding of clinical governance, safeguarding, and health promotion
Qualities and Attributes and Other Requirements
Essential
- Essential
- Professional, empathetic, and proactive
- Able to work independently and collaboratively
- Demonstrates initiative and adaptability
- Role model within the team
- Full UK driving licence with business insurance
- Ability to undertake home visits
- Enhanced DBS clearance
- Immunisation in line with Department of Health guidance
- Comfortable managing sensitive and challenging situations (eg safeguarding, bereavement)
Desirable
- Desirable
- Motivates others and fosters a learning environment
Qualifications
Essential
- Essential Qualifications & Registration
- HCPC registered Paramedic
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- Minimum 5 years post registration (2 years post-preceptorship and 3 years at Band 6 equivalent)
Desirable
- ENP/ECP Minor Injuries & Illness (Level 6)
- X-ray/IRMER course
- Teaching and assessing qualification
- BSc/MSc in relevant field
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).
