Paramedic

Practice Plus Group; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Liverpool is looking for a Paramedic to join their Primary Care Team at HMP Altcourse. The role involves delivering a nurse-led service to prevent hospital admissions and responding to emergencies. Essential qualifications include being a qualified Paramedic with HCPC registration and experience in various medical environments. The position offers full-time hours with competitive salary and supportive career development.

Benefits

Discounts on shopping and leisure activities

Professional development support

24/7 employee assistance helpline

Qualifications

• Qualified Paramedic with current HCPC registration.
• Proven post-registration experience in ambulance services.
• Experience in various medical environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based patient care and actively seek patient feedback.
• Deliver non-judgemental care while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Participate in all aspects of patient care assessment and planning.

Skills

Qualified Paramedic

Current professional registration (HCPC)

Proven post‑registration ambulance experience

Evidence of continued professional development

Non‑judgemental and compassionate approach

Experience in Accident & Emergency

Experience in Primary Care

Experience in Minor injuries/illness environments

Job description

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a Paramedic to join our Primary Care Team at HMP Altcourse, a Category B prison in the Fazakerley area of Liverpool. You will be an integral part of the healthcare team, developing and leading clinics, undertaking examinations and tests, and attending emergency bells – often being the first to respond. Your role will focus on delivering a nurse‑led service and preventing hospital admissions through a multi‑disciplinary team approach.

Salary and hours

Salary: £43,609 – £49,174 per year, depending on experience (full‑time).

Hours: 37.5 hours per shift basis – 7 am–8 pm, 8 am–9 pm, 9 am–10 pm, 7:45 pm–7:15 am. Rota basis covering weekends on rotation and nights as required to cover staff leave and sickness.

How we support you

• Bespoke induction including the Introducing Health in Justice training course
• Competency framework
• Regional and national career development opportunities
• Learning Management System to address your learning needs
• Support from the wider team

Benefits

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

Main duties of the job

• Provide evidence‑based care, actively seeking and acting on patient feedback to personalise care.
• Deliver non‑judgemental care, building therapeutic relationships and maintaining professional boundaries.
• Play an active part in assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care following policies, procedures and safeguarding considerations.

Qualifications

Essential:

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

Desirable:

• Experience in hospital, community or prison environment.

Eligibility

Candidates must have a legal right to work in the UK. Additional vetting and security checks apply due to the nature of the role.

Person Specification

Please review the full Person Specification in the application.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a disclosure will be required.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer details

Practice Plus Group

Brookfield Drive

Liverpool

L9 7LH

Website: https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/