Urgent Care Centre Paramedic

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Description

Role Title:Urgent Care CentreParamedic

Clinically responsible to: Clinical Lead GP Managerially responsible to:Service Delivery Officer Tenure: Fixed term contract until March 2027Base:On-site (sessional shifts) Remuneration:£43 per hour

1. Role Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Paramedic to join our Same Day Access Service team. In this role, you will be responsible for delivering prompt clinical assessment and care to patients requiring urgent,but not emergency,attention.

Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will assess, manage, and treat patients presenting with a wide range of acute conditions. This role supports the timely delivery of care and helps optimise the efficiency of the wider healthcare system.

2. Main Duties and Responsibilities

Patient Assessment & Care

• Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments for patients with acute medical needs.

• Develop and implement appropriate management and treatment plans within your scope of practice.

• Prioritise patient care based on clinical urgency.

Coordination & Referral

• Collaborate with GPs, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care.

• Refer patients to appropriate services, specialists, or emergency departments based on clinical need and service pathways.

Patient Education & Support

• Educate patients and families on managing health conditions at home.

• Offer guidance on lifestyle, medications, and signs that require further medical review.

Documentation & Record-Keeping

• Maintain accurate and timely clinical records in line with professional and organisational standards.

• Record all patient interactions using the appropriate clinical systems.

Collaboration & Communication

• Work closely with colleagues to design and deliver effective care plans.

• Communicate clearly and compassionately with patients, carers, and team members to support safe, high-quality care.

Professional Development

• Participate in ongoing training and reflective learning.

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of clinical guidelines, protocols, and innovations in urgent care.

3. Person Specification

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

• HCPC-registered Paramedic.

• Clinical experience in urgent care, primary care, or emergency settings.

• Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills.

• Ability to work autonomously, manage uncertainty, and make decisions under pressure.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Familiar with EMIS clinical system.

• Confident in the use of digital tools such as Accurx and Docman.

Desirable

• Prior experience in a Same Day Access or Urgent Care Service.

• Independent Prescribing qualification.

• Postgraduate qualifications (e.g. MSc Advanced Clinical Practice or equivalent).

• Level 7 Minor Illness/Injury qualification.

• Certification in ALS, PALS, or other relevant clinical courses.

4. Personal Attributes

• Patient-centred and compassionate approach.

• Calm and effective under pressure.

• Strong attention to detail and sound clinical judgement.

• Committed to high standards and continuous professional development.

• Adaptable and resilient in a fast-paced service.

5. Working Conditions

• May involve shift work, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays.

• Physical demands may include lifting, standing, and moving throughout shifts.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• HCPC-registered Paramedic.

Desirable

• Postgraduate qualifications (e.g. MSc Advanced Clinical Practice or equivalent).
• Level 7 Minor Illness/Injury qualification.
• Certification in ALS, PALS, or other relevant clinical courses.

Experience

Essential

• Clinical experience in urgent care, primary care, or emergency settings.
• Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills.
• Ability to work autonomously, manage uncertainty, and make decisions under pressure.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Familiar with EMIS clinical system.
• Confident in the use of digital tools such as Accurx and Docman.

Desirable

• Prior experience in a Same Day Access or Urgent Care Service.
• Independent Prescribing qualification.

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

Berkshire West Primary Care Alliance

Address

Royal Berkshire Hospital

London Road

Reading

RG1 5AN

Employer's website

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