Paramedic/ANP - Primary Care Same Day Care Practitioner

NHS; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare practice in Bristol is seeking a skilled Paramedic or Advance Practitioner to provide urgent care, conduct home visits, and support patients living with dementia. The ideal candidate will have strong clinical knowledge, be HCPC registered, and demonstrate excellent communication skills. This role offers the chance to make a tangible difference in patients' lives in a supportive, collaborative environment. Join a vibrant practice that values teamwork and innovation.

Benefits

Supportive work environment

Opportunity for professional development

Team-oriented culture

Qualifications

• Experience in Primary Care.
• Experience managing acute cases and working independently.
• Experience with frailty and dementia care.

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage urgent and acute presentations.
• Conduct home visits for housebound patients.
• Provide clinical support and advice to colleagues.

Skills

Communication skills

Clinical knowledge

Autonomy

Experience with dementia care

Education

Relevant degree in a training program approved by the College of Paramedics or NMC

HCPC or NMC registration

Job description

Job summary

Are you a skilled Paramedic or Advance Practitioner who enjoys urgent care and frailty? Lawrence Hill Health Centre is looking for you to join our friendly, supportive team.

We are looking for an independent, and motivated primary care Paramedic or Advance Practitioner, to provide urgent care, home visits, and support patients living with dementia in the community. You'll have the autonomy to make clinical decisions, while being fully supported by a collaborative and experienced team.

The right candidate with demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills for dealing with our diverse patient population and have an understanding of health inequality. Strong clinical knowledge, independent practice, and primary care experience are important.

Lawrence Hill Health Centre is a friendly practice where everyone helps each other and works closely as a team. We offer a culture that values innovation, teamwork, and wellbeing. This is an exciting opportunity to make a tangible difference in patients lives and grow your career in a thriving inner city diverse primary care setting.

If you are an HCPC-registered Paramedic or Advance Practitioner with strong clinical skills, a passion for primary care, and a commitment to delivering outstanding patient care, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today and be part of a practice that truly values your expertise and contribution.

Main duties of the job

The post holder would expertly assess, provide differential diagnosis, and treat acute episodes of minor health, injury, and illness conditions. Working alongside the triaging duty doctor you would see patients face-to-face and then, with your professional competencies, organise further tests and follow up as need be.

You will see and assess acutely unwell housebound patients. You will help support and review patients living with dementia in the community. Home visits are an integral part of the role so the ability to travel to these is essential, as an inner city practice this could be by bicycle, car or using Bristol's electric scooters.

About us

Lawrence Hill Health Centre is a vibrant inner-city practice based in a purpose-built modern building with a beautiful large garden. As a clinical team we are passionate about the care of our patients who come from diverse ethnic and social backgrounds and we work collaboratively to strive for tangible and lasting improvements to their health.

We pride ourselves on being a strongly supportive and friendly practice where everyone helps each other out. The 4 partners are approachable and respect all staff contributions and ideas, you voice really matters. We are passionate about reducing health inequality and work collaboratively with community partners to holistically improve the health of our local population.

• We are active members of the Bristol Deep End group of practices.
• We are a training practice and are growing our research capabilities.
• We are proud to have achieved the RCGP Green Impact platinum award this year.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

Clinical Care

• Assess, diagnose and manage same-day urgent and acute presentations

• Provide home visits for acute presentations in housebound patients

• Carry out physical health reviews for dementia patients and respond to deterioration

• Request and interpret investigations within scope of practice

• Prescribe medicines where qualified

• Escalate to GPs or secondary care when required

Decision-Making & Risk

• Work independently and manage clinical risk

• Make decisions in uncertain and complex situations

• Assess mental capacity and act in patients best interests

Team Working

• Work closely with GPs and the wider MDT

• Take part in frailty and complex care MDT meetings

• Communicate clearly with patients, carers, and professionals

Leadership & Service Support

• Provide clinical support and advice to colleagues

• Contribute to service improvement and undertake annual prescribing audit

• Support admission avoidance and care planning

Professional Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate clinical records

• Work within NHS, NICE, and HCPC/NMC guidance

• Follow safeguarding and information governance policies

• Maintain professional development, attend supervision and keep a record of this

Person Specification

Experience Essential

• Experience in Primary Care
• Experience in working with acute cases and Minor Illness Clinics
• Experience of working independently and managing your own workload
• Experience with children and adults
• Experience with frailty and dementia care

Desirable

• Independent non medical prescriber
• Experience using EMIS

Qualifications

Essential

• A relevant degree in a training program approved by the College of Paramedics or Nursing and Midwifery Council
• Registration in the HCPC or NMC

Desirable

• A non-medical prescribing qualification

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 please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Lawrence Hill Health Centre

Hassell Drive

Bristol

BS2 0AN

Employer's website: https://www.lawrencehillhealthcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)