Job summary
The post holder will provide high-quality, patient-centred care within Brierley Hill and Amblecote Primary Care Network, supporting a population of approximately 55,000 across multiple practices. Working under appropriate clinical supervision, the Paramedic will act as a first point of contact for patients presenting with undifferentiated and undiagnosed conditions, utilising advanced clinical skills to assess, diagnose, and manage care plans. This role includes home visits, practice-based clinics, and administrative duties. The post holder will work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to deliver safe, effective, and compassionate care, while contributing to reducing hospital admissions and improving patient outcomes.
Main duties of the job
Provide first-contact care for patients with undifferentiated conditions, using history-taking, physical examination, and clinical decision-making skills.
Undertake morning and afternoon clinics across GP sites and conduct home visits.
Provide support to the PCN housebound Team, offering clinical support to patients who have Long Term Conditions.
Formulate diagnoses and management plans, referring to supervising clinicians as appropriate.
Request and interpret diagnostic tests and laboratory investigations.
- Prescribing and reviewing medication that is appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with latest evidence-based practice, national and practice protocols and within the scope of qualified practice.
Deliver patient education on health promotion and disease prevention.
Participate in chronic disease management and preventative healthcare initiatives.
Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, safeguarding, and infection control policies.
About us
At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.
At Brierley Hill & Amblecote Primary Care Network, our patients and staff are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to delivering a high-quality patient experience in a caring and supportive environment. Our vision is to provide safe, caring, and effective services because people matter. By joining us, you will be part of a collaborative team that values innovation, professional development, and community-focused care--making a real difference to the lives of local people.
As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Patient Care
Provide first-contact care for patients with undifferentiated conditions, using history-taking, physical examination, and clinical decision-making skills.
Undertake morning and afternoon clinics across GP sites and conduct home visits.
Provide support to the PCN housebound Team, offering clinical support to patients who have Long Term Conditions.
Formulate diagnoses and management plans, referring to supervising clinicians as appropriate.
Request and interpret diagnostic tests and laboratory investigations.
Prescribing and reviewing medication that is appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with latest evidence-based practice, national and practice protocols and within the scope of qualified practice.
Deliver patient education on health promotion and disease prevention.
Participate in chronic disease management and preventative healthcare initiatives.
Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, safeguarding, and infection control policies.
Work flexibly across the PCN to meet service needs, including occasional out-of-hours work.
Contribute to the practice systems to manage common chronic medical conditions.
Ensure observance and adherence to the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.
Work to the agreed standards, policies and procedures and protocols of the Practice and be fully conversant with emergency procedures.
Carry out other duties as directed by the line manager/Practice Manager which are consistent with the duties and responsibilities of the post.
Documentation and Administration
Accurately document patient assessments, treatments, and care plans in accordance with professional standards and regulatory requirements.
Learning and Development
Take responsibility for own professional development which shows continuing training and professional development to meet clinical governance guidelines.
Keep up to date with relevant medical research, technology and evidence-based medical practice by attending education courses and professional meetings, reading journals etc.
Regularly reflect on own practice (and keep a record of learning encounters) to identify learning needs and encourage self-directed lifelong learning and continued professional development.
Personal/Professional development:
- The post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the practice or NICS as part of this employment, with such training to include:
- Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development.
- Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work
Communication:
The post-holder should recognise the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to:
Communicate effectively with other team members.
Communicate effectively with patients and carers.
Recognise peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Patient Care
Provide first-contact care for patients with undifferentiated conditions, using history-taking, physical examination, and clinical decision-making skills.
Undertake morning and afternoon clinics across GP sites and conduct home visits.
Provide support to the PCN housebound Team, offering clinical support to patients who have Long Term Conditions.
Formulate diagnoses and management plans, referring to supervising clinicians as appropriate.
Request and interpret diagnostic tests and laboratory investigations.
Prescribing and reviewing medication that is appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with latest evidence-based practice, national and practice protocols and within the scope of qualified practice.
Deliver patient education on health promotion and disease prevention.
Participate in chronic disease management and preventative healthcare initiatives.
Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, safeguarding, and infection control policies.
Work flexibly across the PCN to meet service needs, including occasional out-of-hours work.
Contribute to the practice systems to manage common chronic medical conditions.
Ensure observance and adherence to the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.
Work to the agreed standards, policies and procedures and protocols of the Practice and be fully conversant with emergency procedures.
Carry out other duties as directed by the line manager/Practice Manager which are consistent with the duties and responsibilities of the post.
Documentation and Administration
Accurately document patient assessments, treatments, and care plans in accordance with professional standards and regulatory requirements.
Learning and Development
Take responsibility for own professional development which shows continuing training and professional development to meet clinical governance guidelines.
Keep up to date with relevant medical research, technology and evidence-based medical practice by attending education courses and professional meetings, reading journals etc.
Regularly reflect on own practice (and keep a record of learning encounters) to identify learning needs and encourage self-directed lifelong learning and continued professional development.
Personal/Professional development:
- The post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the practice or NICS as part of this employment, with such training to include:
- Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development.
- Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work
Communication:
The post-holder should recognise the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to:
Communicate effectively with other team members.
Communicate effectively with patients and carers.
Recognise peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Paramedic Qualification
- Registration with HCPC
Desirable
- Non-Medical Prescribing
- FCP Roadmap Completed
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a Primary Care Environment
- Experience of working as a Paramedic (minimum 3 years)
- Experience of triage
- Experience of dealing with a range of clinical conditions
Clinical knowledge and skills
Essential
- Ability to effectively triage, assess and diagnose
- ECGs
- Graduate-level understanding of children's health, especially sepsis, acute asthma and epilepsy.
- Understanding the importance of evidence-based practice
- Ability to work within own scope of practice and understanding when to refer to GPs
Desirable
- Wound care
- Requesting pathology tests and processing the results, advising patients accordingly
- Graduate-level understanding of learning disabilities, including ASD
- Knowledge of health promotion strategies
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Paramedic Qualification
- Registration with HCPC
Desirable
- Non-Medical Prescribing
- FCP Roadmap Completed
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a Primary Care Environment
- Experience of working as a Paramedic (minimum 3 years)
- Experience of triage
- Experience of dealing with a range of clinical conditions
Clinical knowledge and skills
Essential
- Ability to effectively triage, assess and diagnose
- ECGs
- Graduate-level understanding of children's health, especially sepsis, acute asthma and epilepsy.
- Understanding the importance of evidence-based practice
- Ability to work within own scope of practice and understanding when to refer to GPs
Desirable
- Wound care
- Requesting pathology tests and processing the results, advising patients accordingly
- Graduate-level understanding of learning disabilities, including ASD
- Knowledge of health promotion strategies
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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
The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Brierley Hill and Amblecote PCN
Brierley Hill Health and Social Care Centre, Venture Way
Brierley Hill
DY5 1RU
Employer's website
https://www.dgft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
