Job summary
The Paramedic Prescriber will work alongside GPs within Lea wharf medical to assess, diagnose, and manage patients presenting with acute, urgent, and long-term conditions. The role supports same-day access, home visits, and urgent care while contributing to safe, effective, and patient-centred primary care services. The post holder must be an independent prescriber and able to prescribe medications autonomously within their scope of practice.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will independently assess patients through face-to-face, telephone, and home visit consultations, develop and implement management plans, and provide appropriate treatment, referrals, and safety-netting. They will manage undifferentiated presentations, recognise clinical risk, and escalate to the GP or other services when required. The role includes requesting and interpreting investigations, prescribing within scope of practice (where qualified), and supporting patients with health advice and self-care guidance.
The Paramedic Practitioner will work closely with GPs and the wider multidisciplinary team, contribute to clinical discussions, and maintain accurate clinical records in line with clinical governance requirements.
About us
You will be joining a dynamic and supportive multidisciplinary team within a modern, purpose-built practice. The practice offers on-site parking and a positive, collaborative working environment. It is a training practice, ratedGoodby the CQC, holds the RCGP Active Practice Award, and is proudly Purple Star accredited for children with disabilities . Demonstrating a strong commitment to quality, inclusion, staff development, and patient care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will independently assess patients through face-to-face, telephone, and home visit consultations, develop and implement management plans, and provide appropriate treatment, referrals, and safety-netting. They will manage undifferentiated presentations, recognise clinical risk, and escalate to the GP or other services when required. The role includes requesting and interpreting investigations, prescribing within scope of practice (where qualified), and supporting patients with health advice and self-care guidance.
The Paramedic Practitioner will work closely with GPs and the wider multidisciplinary team, contribute to clinical discussions, and maintain accurate clinical records in line with clinical governance requirements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will independently assess patients through face-to-face, telephone, and home visit consultations, develop and implement management plans, and provide appropriate treatment, referrals, and safety-netting. They will manage undifferentiated presentations, recognise clinical risk, and escalate to the GP or other services when required. The role includes requesting and interpreting investigations, prescribing within scope of practice (where qualified), and supporting patients with health advice and self-care guidance.
The Paramedic Practitioner will work closely with GPs and the wider multidisciplinary team, contribute to clinical discussions, and maintain accurate clinical records in line with clinical governance requirements.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Applicants must be HCPC-registered Paramedics with experience in clinical assessment and autonomous decision-making. Experience in primary care is desirable, as is an independent prescribing qualification or willingness to work towards one. The successful candidate will be professional, adaptable, patient-focused, and able to work both independently and as part of a team.
Desirable
- Applicants must be HCPC-registered Paramedics with experience in clinical assessment and autonomous decision-making. Experience in primary care is desirable, as is an independent prescribing qualification or willingness to work towards one. The successful candidate will be professional, adaptable, patient-focused, and able to work both independently and as part of a team.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Applicants must be HCPC-registered Paramedics with experience in clinical assessment and autonomous decision-making. Experience in primary care is desirable, as is an independent prescribing qualification or willingness to work towards one. The successful candidate will be professional, adaptable, patient-focused, and able to work both independently and as part of a team.
Desirable
- Applicants must be HCPC-registered Paramedics with experience in clinical assessment and autonomous decision-making. Experience in primary care is desirable, as is an independent prescribing qualification or willingness to work towards one. The successful candidate will be professional, adaptable, patient-focused, and able to work both independently and as part of a team.
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).
