Bank Paramedic

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare service provider in London is seeking a qualified Bank Paramedic to join their primary care team at HMP Brixton. You will provide patient-centered emergency and unplanned care while building therapeutic relationships. The ideal candidate must have HCPC registration and experience in Accident & Emergency or primary care settings. This role offers flexible bank shifts with competitive hourly rates and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Discounts on shopping and leisure activities

24/7 employee assistance helpline

Support for professional development

Qualifications

• Proven post-registration ambulance experience.
• Evidence of continued professional development.
• Experience in primary care environments or minor injuries.

Responsibilities

• Provide outstanding evidence-based care to patients.
• Deliver non-judgemental care and build therapeutic relationships.
• Actively involve in assessment and evaluation of patient care.

Skills

Qualified Paramedic

Current professional registration (HCPC)

Non-judgemental approach

Compassionate approach

Experience in Accident & Emergency

Job description

Job summary

Bank Paramedic to join the Primary Care team at HMP Brixton. HMP Brixton is a Category B male prison (since April 2025) housing men on remand. Our patients' needs will vary greatly, with a focus on mental health, substance misuse and early days in custody.

Hours

Bank shifts

Monday–Friday 7.30am–8.30pm; Weekend 8.30am–7.30pm

Salary

£25.14 per hour

How will we support you?

Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course

Competency framework

Regional and national career development opportunities

Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs

Support from the wider team

Candidates are required to have a legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.

Main duties of the job

As a Paramedic, responsibilities will vary. You will:

• Provide outstanding evidence-based care to patients, listening to and acting on their feedback so that care is personalised and informed by what matters to them — focusing on emergency and unplanned care for patients with both primary care and acute care needs.
• Deliver non-judgemental care, build therapeutic relationships and promote professional boundaries.
• Be actively involved in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care following policies and procedures, always considering safeguarding.

If you are interested in career development, we offer a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience, including internal and external options for development and learning.

It doesn’t stop there we also offer:

• Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
• Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development
• 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it

About us

The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. We are the UK’s leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of background.

Our purpose is to unlock your best work life, guided by our core values:

• We treat patients and each other as we would like to be treated
• We act with integrity
• We embrace diversity
• We strive to do things better together

We are looking for caring, compassionate but driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for fair and inclusive healthcare access for all.

Qualifications and experience

Essential

• Qualified Paramedic
• Current professional registration (HCPC)
• Proven post-registration ambulance experience
• Evidence of continued professional development
• A non-judgemental and compassionate approach
• Proven experience in either Accident & Emergency, Primary Care environments or Minor injuries/illness

Desirable

• Experience in hospital, community or prison environment (not essential)

Additional criteria

Disclosure and Barring Service check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires an enhanced DBS disclosure.

UK registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Employer: Practice Plus Group

Address: Jebb Ave, Brixton, London, SW2 5XF

Employer’s website: https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/