paramedic

NHS; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Greater London is seeking a Triage Paramedic to provide rapid clinical advice and management for patients with urgent needs. The successful candidate will bring clinical autonomy and advanced assessment skills to improve patient care and reduce the workload of GPs. This role offers a combination of face-to-face, remote, and telephone consultations, ideal for professionals looking for flexible working conditions while making a significant impact on the community.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year post-registration experience as a Paramedic.
• Demonstrable experience of autonomous clinical assessment and decision-making.
• Experience of risk assessment, prioritisation, and clinical triage.

Responsibilities

• Provide same-day clinical triage, assessment, diagnosis, and management.
• Work as an autonomous clinician within the GP practice.
• Reduce GP workload and ensure patients are directed to appropriate services.

Skills

Clinical autonomy and accountability

Advanced clinical reasoning

Patient-centred care

Teamworking and collaboration

Time management and prioritisation

Commitment to continuous improvement

Education

Degree (BSc) or equivalent qualification in Paramedic Science

HCPC registration as a Paramedic

Job description

Closing date

Closing date: 06 January 2026

Job summary

The Triage Paramedic will work as an autonomous clinician within the GP practice to provide same-day clinical triage, assessment, diagnosis, and management of patients presenting with urgent or acute health needs. The role aims to improve access to timely care, reduce GP workload, and ensure patients are directed to the most appropriate service.

Working conditions

• Predominantly weekday working with some flexibility depending on service needs.
• Combination of telephone, remote, and face-to-face consultations.
• Exposure to patients with complex health and social needs.

Key competencies

• Clinical autonomy and accountability
• Advanced clinical reasoning
• Patient-centred care
• Teamworking and collaboration
• Time management and prioritisation
• Commitment to continuous improvement

Equality and Diversity

The post holder will adhere to the practices Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policies and promote an inclusive working environment.

About us

Triage paramedic needed for a big GP practice. Possible permanent position.

Greenhill Park Medical Centre is a NHS GP surgery in North West London, serving patients in the Harlesden and Neasden areas. It forms part of a group of GP services alongside Neasden Medical Centre and St Andrews Medical Centre, all operating under the Neasden-Greenhill Park and St Andrews Medical Centres partnership.

Location & contact

Address: Greenhill Park, Harlesden, London, NW10 9AR (other locations at 21 Tanfield Avenue, Neasden NW2 7SA).

Phone: Greenhill Park Surgery reception 0208 838 3100 (alternate numbers for linked sites: St Andrews Medical Centre 0208 459 7755 and Neasden Medical Centre 0208 208 0306).

Opening times

Typically open Monday - Friday, 8 am - 6:30 pm; closed weekends. Phone lines are usually open weekdays 8 am - 6:30 pm.

Person specification

Essential skills and knowledge

• Ability to recognise clinical deterioration and escal…
• Sound knowledge of primary care pathways, escalation routes, and community services
• Ability to identify red flags, safeguarding concerns, and clinical risk
• Understanding of NICE guidance, evidence-based practice, and clinical governance

Qualifications

• HCPC registration as a Paramedic
• Evidence of relevant post-registration CPD
• Degree (BSc) or equivalent qualification in Paramedic Science or related discipline
• Evidence of ongoing professional development aligned with autonomous practice

Experience

• Minimum 1 year post-registration experience as a Paramedic
• Demonstrable experience of autonomous clinical assessment and decision-making
• Experience managing undifferentiated patients with acute and urgent conditions
• Experience conducting telephone and/or remote clinical assessments
• Experience of risk assessment, prioritisation, and clinical triage
• Experience working within urgent care, emergency care, or primary care environments

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 see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Address

21 Tanfield Avenue, London, NW2 7SA

Employer's website

https://neasden-greenhillpark.co.uk/