Paramedic

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 54,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Paramedic to join their dynamic Primary Care team at a category A prison in London. This full-time role offers the chance to deliver exceptional healthcare standards while working in a challenging yet rewarding environment. You'll be responsible for providing emergency care, performing various medical procedures, and actively participating in patient assessments and care planning. With opportunities for career development and a supportive team, this position is ideal for compassionate professionals eager to make a real difference in healthcare access for all. Join a team that values integrity, diversity, and continuous improvement.

Benefits

Discounts on shopping and leisure activities

Support for professional development

24/7 employee assistance helpline

Financial assistance when needed

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in emergency or primary care environments.
• Current HCPC registration and evidence of continued professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality emergency care and minor injury treatment.
• Involved in assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care.

Skills

Emergency Care

Minor Injury Treatment

Suturing

IV Access

Wound Care

Patient Assessment

Education

Current professional registration (HCPC)

2 years experience in healthcare

Job description

We have an exciting opening for a Paramedic to join our Primary Care team at HMP Belmarsh, a category A Prison located in Thamesmead, South East London.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to provide the highest standards of healthcare to our patients, without having to compromise on efficiency and quality.

The site currently offers a 24-hour service and shift patterns.

The shift hours are 07:00 - 19:00, nights 19:00 - 07:00 on a rota basis, including weekends.

This position is full time; you'll receive an annual salary up to £53,172 per annum, depending on experience.

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

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, your responsibilities will vary. You will:

• Provide high-quality emergency care and minor injury treatment to patients in both primary care and acute care needs
• Undertake procedures such as suturing, IV access, hemorrhage control, wound care, and cardiac & CVA intervention
• Be actively involved in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the patient's care
• Deliver care to patients both within the healthcare centre and on the Wings/blocks.

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

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

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're the UK's leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of their background.

Practice Plus Group's purpose is to unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values: we treat patients and each other as we would like to be treated, we act with integrity, we embrace diversity, and we strive to do things better together.

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

Qualifications & Experience required

• Minimum of 2 years experience in either: Accident & Emergency, Primary Care environments, or Minor injuries/illness
• Current professional registration (HCPC)
• Evidence of continued professional development
• Patient-centred values and non-judgmental approach

Although not essential, ideal applicants would have experience in a hospital, community, or prison environment. Secure environments are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If you're looking for a role where you can develop your existing healthcare skills and learn something new every day in an environment that never stands still, then this could be the right opportunity for you.

Employer details

Employer name: Practice Plus Group

Address:

HMP Belmarsh

Western Way

London

SE28 0EB

Employer's website

Practice Plus Group Careers