Band 7 Paramedic

Athona Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment agency is looking for an experienced Paramedic for the London Ambulance Service. You will play a pivotal role in delivering urgent care, conducting clinical assessments, and managing presentations. The position offers flexibility in working hours with ongoing bookings and an opportunity to contribute to clinical governance. Ideal candidates need relevant qualifications and experience, including telephone triage and independent prescribing.

Benefits

Industry-leading revalidation support

Competitive pay rates

Flexible working opportunities

Exclusive NHS roles access

Dedicated consultant support

Generous referral scheme

Qualifications

• Registration with a relevant professional body (NMC/HCPC/GPhC) is required.
• Must have at least one year's experience in an advanced autonomous role.
• Independent Prescribing qualification is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct complex clinical assessments.
• Manage undifferentiated presentations.
• Support colleagues in urgent and emergency services.

Skills

Clinical decision-making

Risk assessment

Telephone triage experience

NHS Pathways familiarity

Education

Masters in Advanced Clinical Practice or equivalent

Job description

TheLondon Ambulance Service has selected Athona as a preferred supplier for their Immediate and Urgent Care services. We are working closely with this historic organisation to support them in delivering outstanding emergency and urgent care across two sites in London – Barking and Croydon.

Job Title: Paramedic
Specialty: Integrated Urgent Care
Band: 7
Location: London
Salary: £25.19ph – £38.84ph PAYE

Role

Are you an experienced Paramedic looking to play a pivotal role in delivering safe, efficient, and digitally enabled urgent care across London? We are working as part of an exclusive partnership with this NHS Trust, acting as a trusted staffing provider and giving our candidates priority access to new and ongoing locum roles within the Integrated Urgent Care service.

This locum position is based in a multi-disciplinary Integrated Urgent Care Hub, delivering telephone-based clinical consultations and triage. This post is due to start ASAP and is offering ongoing bookings, allowing you to have flexibility around working hours. As the service offer 24-hour coverage these will include evenings, weekends, and bank holidays as required.

Scope and Impact

As part of the Integrated Urgent Care service, you will conduct complex clinical assessments, manage undifferentiated presentations, and support colleagues across urgent and emergency services including paramedics, community nurses, and home care teams. You’ll also contribute to clinical governance, digital triage processes, and the professional development of others helping to shape urgent care delivery across the wider healthcare system.

Requirements

• Registration with a relevant professional body (NMC/HCPC/GPhC)
• Masters level in Advanced Clinical Practice or equivalent Advanced Clinical Practice qualification e.g. Level 7 Minor Injury/Illness/Advanced Assessment or PgDip/PgCert/BSc (or equivalent) or Qualification incorporating extended clinical practice skills (e.g. Emergency Care Practitioner) with extensive experience in clinical practice.
• A minimum of one years’ experience in an advanced autonomous role
• Independent Prescribing qualification
• Telephone triage and remote clinical assessment experience
• Strong clinical decision-making and risk assessment skills
• Familiarity with NHS Pathways systems
• Enhanced DBS
• The right to work in the UK

Why work with Athona?

• We’re a trusted partner for locum professionals across the NHS, offering more than just placements. With over 20 years of experience, we provide meaningful opportunities, ongoing support, and expert guidance throughout your career.

What We Offer

• Industry-leading in-house revalidation and appraisal support
• Competitive pay rates
• Flexible working opportunities
• Exclusive access to NHS roles through our preferred supplier status
• A dedicated consultant who understands your career goals
• Generous referral scheme

Apply Today

If this sounds like the right role for you, apply now and one of our consultants will be in touch to discuss further.

Refer

Know someone else who might be interested? Refer any candidate to Athona for a role with London Ambulance Service IUC and receive up to £300 for every successful recommendation. (Terms and Conditions apply)