Job summary
An
exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and experienced Advanced
Paramedic Practitioner (APP) to join our expanding team.
This
innovative role is focused on transforming the current paramedic workforce,
enabling clinicians to develop from the management of general minor ailments,
to confidently managing same-day care and frailty presentations.
The
post holder will work 4 days clinical for the Minor Ailments Service, with 1
day protected to focus on the clinical development of the team.
The
post holder will be instrumental in building capacity, developing skills, and
embedding high-quality frailty care pathways across three diverse and dynamic
Primary Care Networks. You will play a key role in shaping our integrated
approach to urgent, proactive and personalised care, working closely with GPs,
nurses, allied health professionals and wider community teams.
Main duties of the job
Provide
autonomous, high-level assessment, diagnosis, and management of patients with
undifferentiated or complex needs, including those living with frailty.
Deliver
safe and effective same-day care through a minor ailments service and home
visits.
Lead by example in the delivery of high-quality clinical care across PCN sites.
About us
Quay Healthcare is a non-profit company owned by the GP practices in Warrington.The PCN is headed by our committed Clinical Directors, Strategic Manager, Practice Managers and GP members.
Quay Healthcare supports three Primary Care Networks (PCNs), based in Warrington, working collaboratively with East Warrington PCN, Central East Warrington PCN and SWAN (South Warrington PCN). There are 13 practices across the 3 PCNs.
Our vision is to provide innovative staff and services to patients and the PCNs. We have successfully employed clinical pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, first contact physiotherapists, mental health practitioners, care coordinators, and first contact practitioners.
We are looking for an exceptional Advanced Paramedic Practitioner to upskill the existing Paramedic team of six. The successful candidate will support the development of all Paramedics, across the three PCNs. You will work alongside the Medical Director, providing updates to each PCN on the development of the teams progress.
Why join us?
Play a pivotal role in
shaping the future of same-day and frailty care.
Work in a supportive and
forward-thinking environment across three progressive PCNs.
Be part of an integrated team
committed to delivering outstanding patient care and workforce development.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main duties of the role:
Team Development & Education
Lead the structured upskilling of clinicians, supporting the transition from minor ailment management to acute and frailty-focused care, including the following:
Care home resident care
Palliative care management
Chronic disease management
Frailty management
Proactive care/Personalised care plans
Falls management
Prescribing across the team
Deliver teaching, mentorship, and clinical supervision tailored to staff development needs.
Foster a learning culture that encourages reflective practice and continuous improvement.
Service Integration & System Leadership
Collaborate with wider primary and community services to embed integrated frailty pathways
Through the work of integrated neighbourhood teams, design of new models of care aligned with ICS and population health priorities.
Actively participate in multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings, safeguarding discussions and anticipatory care planning.
Quality Improvement & Governance
Support clinical governance activities, including audits, incident review, and protocol development.
Promote evidence-based practice and continuous service evaluation.
Ensure adherence to national and local guidance, including NICE and frailty assessment tools.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main duties of the role:
Team Development & Education
Lead the structured upskilling of clinicians, supporting the transition from minor ailment management to acute and frailty-focused care, including the following:
Care home resident care
Palliative care management
Chronic disease management
Frailty management
Proactive care/Personalised care plans
Falls management
Prescribing across the team
Deliver teaching, mentorship, and clinical supervision tailored to staff development needs.
Foster a learning culture that encourages reflective practice and continuous improvement.
Service Integration & System Leadership
Collaborate with wider primary and community services to embed integrated frailty pathways
Through the work of integrated neighbourhood teams, design of new models of care aligned with ICS and population health priorities.
Actively participate in multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings, safeguarding discussions and anticipatory care planning.
Quality Improvement & Governance
Support clinical governance activities, including audits, incident review, and protocol development.
Promote evidence-based practice and continuous service evaluation.
Ensure adherence to national and local guidance, including NICE and frailty assessment tools.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Substantial clinical experience 3-5 years post-registration in urgent/primary care, community services.
- Proven leadership and teaching skills, with experience developing others.
- Ability to work independently across multiple PCN sites and manage competing priorities.
- Experience of leading complex projects including service redesign, in challenging environments, including, interpretation and the comparison of a range of options.
- Effective change management and process redesign experience.
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to engage effectively with clinicians, senior managers, Board members, staff, other key agencies, and the public.
- Ability to communicate ideas clearly and concisely within and outside the organisation; ability to describe and articulate proposed service and patient benefits as part of gaining support for positive change.
Desirable
- Knowledge of frailty assessment tools (e.g. Rockwood CFS, eFI) and geriatric care approaches.
- Knowledge of PCN priorities
- Familiar with digital systems and population health tools
Qualifications/Professional Registration
Essential
- Full MSc in advanced clinical practice or equivalent postgraduate qualification.
- HEE Multi-professional framework for advanced clinical practice standards: This framework is built on four pillars:
- Clinical practice
- Leadership and management
- Education
- Research
- Independent Prescribing qualification (V300)
Desirable
- Formal teaching/mentorship qualification.
- Experience working in PCN or integrated community models.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Substantial clinical experience 3-5 years post-registration in urgent/primary care, community services.
- Proven leadership and teaching skills, with experience developing others.
- Ability to work independently across multiple PCN sites and manage competing priorities.
- Experience of leading complex projects including service redesign, in challenging environments, including, interpretation and the comparison of a range of options.
- Effective change management and process redesign experience.
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to engage effectively with clinicians, senior managers, Board members, staff, other key agencies, and the public.
- Ability to communicate ideas clearly and concisely within and outside the organisation; ability to describe and articulate proposed service and patient benefits as part of gaining support for positive change.
Desirable
- Knowledge of frailty assessment tools (e.g. Rockwood CFS, eFI) and geriatric care approaches.
- Knowledge of PCN priorities
- Familiar with digital systems and population health tools
Qualifications/Professional Registration
Essential
- Full MSc in advanced clinical practice or equivalent postgraduate qualification.
- HEE Multi-professional framework for advanced clinical practice standards: This framework is built on four pillars:
- Clinical practice
- Leadership and management
- Education
- Research
- Independent Prescribing qualification (V300)
Desirable
- Formal teaching/mentorship qualification.
- Experience working in PCN or integrated community models.
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).
