Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Paramedic to join the North West Leicestershire GP Federation to support the Primary Care Network, as part of our Paramedic Team. Paramedics are supported and mentored by our Advanced Clinical Practitioner (Senior Paramedic) and Leadership Team, and work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in a patient-facing environment. You would be supported to develop in your role and work towards achieving masters level or equivalent capability in paramedic areas of practice. We will also support you to complete the clinical pillar competencies of the paramedic FCP/AP roadmap to practice.
The post holder will be employed by North West Leicestershire Federation and this position would be based at one of the GP practices within the PCN.
Main duties of the job
Assess and triage patients, including same day triage, if required
provide definitive treatment or make necessary referrals to other members of
the PCN, practice team or other healthcare providers. Advise patients on general
healthcare, health & wellbeing and promote self-management where
appropriate, including signposting patients to other community or voluntary
services and to self-care.
About us
The North West Leicestershire GP Federation consists of 12 GP Practices covering 116,000 patients. The GP Federation operates the North West Leicestershire Primary Care Network which is the largest within Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. We want to support the development of the team and provide additional capacity as the service grows. We are an ambitious and innovative organisation looking to develop services for our patients and provide opportunities for our staff to learn and grow. The paramedic team is made up of 6 paramedics. We are a forward thinking Primary Care Network that is committed to working as a multidisciplinary team and recognise and utilise the full potential of every individual.
We are looking for an ambitious individual to join our team and can facilitate some flexible working. If you are passionate, self-motivated and driven about supporting people and developing your career in primary care then please consider joining our friendly supportive team.
Please be aware that our organisation does not hold a visa sponsor licence, so we are unable to accept applications from those requiring visa sponsorship to work in the UK.
Interviews for this role are likely to take place the week beginning 3rd November 2025.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsible to:
This role is directly employed by the North West Leicestershire GP Federation and the post holder will work for the North West Leicestershire PCN.
Job Summary:
The post holder is a Paramedic, who acts within their professional boundaries, supporting and working alongside a team of paramedics and clinicians in general practice. In this role they will be supported by a clinical lead who will develop, manage, and mentor them.
- The post holder will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in a patient facing role.
- The post holder will take responsibility for areas of chronic disease management within the practice and undertake clinical assessments, diagnostics, and treatment either in the practice or at a patients residence.
- To provide diagnostics, including normal and abnormal findings to relate them to a possible diagnosis.
- To use broad clinical guidelines (such as NICE), providing assistance and feedback where appropriate.
- The post holder will provide primary support to general practice staff with regards to accurately triage and prioritising patients, including in emergency situations demonstrating the use of a variety of techniques to elicit the history of an event/illness, including past medical/drug history while addressing both public and social care needs of patients in the GP practice(s).
- The post holder will provide clinical leadership as a Paramedic, seek quality improvement, and manage some aspects of the quality and outcomes framework to enhance services.
- The post holder will ensure that the practice integrates with community and local service providers to help utilise skill mix, improve patient outcomes, ensure better access to healthcare, and help manage workload. The role is pivotal to improving the quality of care and operational efficiencies so requires motivation and passion to deliver excellent service within general practice.
- The post holder will be required to identify any signposting, referrals, hospital admission or any other services identified within the care/healthcare pathway.
To advise and provide support to members of the public/patients in leading healthy lifestyles, disease prevention and health promotion.
To maintain, update and monitor accurate systematic patient records of patient interactions, clinical care provided including adverse events.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsible to:
This role is directly employed by the North West Leicestershire GP Federation and the post holder will work for the North West Leicestershire PCN.
Job Summary:
The post holder is a Paramedic, who acts within their professional boundaries, supporting and working alongside a team of paramedics and clinicians in general practice. In this role they will be supported by a clinical lead who will develop, manage, and mentor them.
- The post holder will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in a patient facing role.
- The post holder will take responsibility for areas of chronic disease management within the practice and undertake clinical assessments, diagnostics, and treatment either in the practice or at a patients residence.
- To provide diagnostics, including normal and abnormal findings to relate them to a possible diagnosis.
- To use broad clinical guidelines (such as NICE), providing assistance and feedback where appropriate.
- The post holder will provide primary support to general practice staff with regards to accurately triage and prioritising patients, including in emergency situations demonstrating the use of a variety of techniques to elicit the history of an event/illness, including past medical/drug history while addressing both public and social care needs of patients in the GP practice(s).
- The post holder will provide clinical leadership as a Paramedic, seek quality improvement, and manage some aspects of the quality and outcomes framework to enhance services.
- The post holder will ensure that the practice integrates with community and local service providers to help utilise skill mix, improve patient outcomes, ensure better access to healthcare, and help manage workload. The role is pivotal to improving the quality of care and operational efficiencies so requires motivation and passion to deliver excellent service within general practice.
- The post holder will be required to identify any signposting, referrals, hospital admission or any other services identified within the care/healthcare pathway.
To advise and provide support to members of the public/patients in leading healthy lifestyles, disease prevention and health promotion.
To maintain, update and monitor accurate systematic patient records of patient interactions, clinical care provided including adverse events.
Person Specification
Other
Essential
- This role will typically be based at a practice within our PCN. However as part of the NWL Federation, the ability to travel to other sites as part of their role is essential.
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional registration with HCPC and no current issues under investigation
- Masters degree in Paramedic Science or equivalent
- Completed the two-year Consolidation of Learning period as a newly qualified paramedic
- Completed a further three years experience as a band 6 or equivalent paramedic
Desirable
- Specialist knowledge acquired through postgraduate diploma level or equivalent training or experience.
- Independent prescriber or working towards or intent on gaining an independent prescribing qualification.
- Have completed or currently engaged on MSc level Advanced Clinical Practice education.
Experience
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrate the ability to communicate complex and sensitive information in an understandable form to a variety of audiences (e.g. patients).
- Is able to plan, manage, monitor, advise and review general medicine optimisation issues in core areas for long term conditions.
- Good IT skills.
- Able to obtain and analyse complex technical information
- Recognises priorities when problem solving and identifies deviations from the normal pattern and is able to refer to seniors or GPs when appropriate.
- Able to work under pressure and to meet deadlines.
- Gain acceptance for recommendations and influence/motivate/ persuade the audience to comply with the recommendations/ agreed course of action where there may be significant barriers.
- Work effectively independently and as a team member.
- Demonstrates accountability for delivering professional expertise and direct service provision.
Desirable
- Produce timely and informative reports.
- Full Driving Licence
- Up to date Information Governance training
Person Specification
Other
Essential
- This role will typically be based at a practice within our PCN. However as part of the NWL Federation, the ability to travel to other sites as part of their role is essential.
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional registration with HCPC and no current issues under investigation
- Masters degree in Paramedic Science or equivalent
- Completed the two-year Consolidation of Learning period as a newly qualified paramedic
- Completed a further three years experience as a band 6 or equivalent paramedic
Desirable
- Specialist knowledge acquired through postgraduate diploma level or equivalent training or experience.
- Independent prescriber or working towards or intent on gaining an independent prescribing qualification.
- Have completed or currently engaged on MSc level Advanced Clinical Practice education.
Experience
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrate the ability to communicate complex and sensitive information in an understandable form to a variety of audiences (e.g. patients).
- Is able to plan, manage, monitor, advise and review general medicine optimisation issues in core areas for long term conditions.
- Good IT skills.
- Able to obtain and analyse complex technical information
- Recognises priorities when problem solving and identifies deviations from the normal pattern and is able to refer to seniors or GPs when appropriate.
- Able to work under pressure and to meet deadlines.
- Gain acceptance for recommendations and influence/motivate/ persuade the audience to comply with the recommendations/ agreed course of action where there may be significant barriers.
- Work effectively independently and as a team member.
- Demonstrates accountability for delivering professional expertise and direct service provision.
Desirable
- Produce timely and informative reports.
- Full Driving Licence
- Up to date Information Governance training
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).
