Paramedic

NHS; Leyland; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Leyland is seeking a qualified Paramedic to join their Unscheduled care team at HMP Garth. The role entails providing patient-centered care in a secure environment and requires relevant qualifications and post-registration experience. Benefits include onsite parking and access to gym facilities. This permanent position offers a competitive salary based on experience.

Benefits

Onsite parking

Access to onsite gym

Careers and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Evidence of continued professional development.
• Experience in Primary Care environments preferred.
• Desirable experience in hospital or prison settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based, patient-centered care for emergency needs.
• Build therapeutic relationships and maintain professional boundaries.
• Participate in assessment, planning, and evaluation of patient care.

Skills

Qualified Paramedic

Current professional registration (HCPC)

Proven post-registration ambulance experience

Experience in Accident & Emergency

Compassionate approach

Job description

Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a Paramedic to join our Unscheduled care team at HMP Garth. HMP Garth has a capacity of around 800 males and is a Category B prison located in Lancashire. The Paramedic will be based within the Healthcare Department, with required duties on the prison wings. Responsibilities include handling emergency radio communications and conducting consultations.

Job summary

Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Monday – Friday). Two-week shift pattern. Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, Sunday 07:30–19:45. Week 2: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 07:30–19:45. There is a Sunday service element in the schedule. Salary: up to £42,094 – £47,466 per annum depending on experience. This position is permanent.

HMP Garth Offers

• Onsite parking
• Access to onsite gym
• Careers and development opportunities

How we will support you

• Bespoke induction, including Introducing Health in Justice training
• Competency framework
• Regional and national career development opportunities
• Learning Management System to address learning needs
• Support from the wider team
• Legal right to work in the UK required; offers subject to additional vetting and security checks

Main duties of the job

• Provide evidence-based, patient-centered care for emergency and unplanned care needs, including primary and acute care.
• Deliver non-judgmental care, build therapeutic relationships, and maintain professional boundaries.
• Participate in assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care, following policies and safeguarding considerations.

Qualifications and experience

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

Experience in hospital, community, or prison environments is desirable but not essential.

About us

The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across more than 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 patients’ needs first.

Our purpose is to unlock your best work life and we uphold core values: treat others as you would like to be treated, act with integrity, embrace diversity, and work better together.

Additional information

Secure environments are challenging and rewarding. This role offers development of existing healthcare skills in a dynamic setting.

Employer details

Employer: Practice Plus Group

Address: Garth Prison, Ulnes Walton Lane, Leyland, Lancashire, PR26 8NE

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