Autonomous Paramedic – Primary Care Network (Home Visits)

Northgate Practice; Walsall; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Northgate Practice in Walsall is seeking a qualified Paramedic to join our ARRS team across 5 practices. You will provide autonomous assessment, diagnosis, and management for acute, urgent and long-term conditions, including clinic-based and housebound visits.

The role demands HCPC registration, a paramedicine degree/diploma, and consolidation training with at least 3 years at Band 6 level. Collaborative working with GPs, pharmacists, and social prescribers is essential.

Qualifications

• Registered Paramedic with HCPC registration.
• Degree or diploma in paramedicine.
• Completed the two-year Newly Qualified Paramedic consolidation period.
• At least 3 years’ experience at Band 6 level (or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Undertake same-day and urgent care appointments.
• Assess, diagnose, treat and refer patients appropriately.
• Conduct home visits and care home visits where clinically indicated.
• Request and interpret appropriate investigations within scope of practice.
• Provide health promotion and self-management advice.
• Maintain accurate records using EMIS Web and other approved systems.
• Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team.
• Manage acute presentations.
• Undertake medication reviews within competency.
• Recognise deterioration and upscale appropriately.
• Participate in safeguarding processes.

Skills

Autonomous clinical assessment

Excellent communication

Safeguarding knowledge

Independent working

Teamwork in MDT

Education

HCPC registration

Degree or diploma in paramedicine

Two-year Newly Qualified Paramedic consolidation period

Tools

EMIS Web

Job description

Northgate Practice in Walsall is seeking a qualified Paramedic to join our ARRS team across 5 practices. You will provide autonomous assessment, diagnosis, and management for acute, urgent and long-term conditions, including clinic-based and housebound visits.

The role demands HCPC registration, a paramedicine degree/diploma, and consolidation training with at least 3 years at Band 6 level. Collaborative working with GPs, pharmacists, and social prescribers is essential.