Paramedic - Experienced

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

Job summary

A local healthcare practice is searching for an experienced Paramedic to join their team. The role involves assessing and managing patients, working alongside GPs, and contributing to high-quality healthcare delivery. Candidates should be qualified, possess strong clinical skills, and have a passion for patient care. Opportunities for both full-time and part-time positions are available.

Qualifications

• Significant post-qualification experience in urgent or primary care.
• Ability to work autonomously and independently.
• Full Clean Driving License.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and manage patients with acute and chronic conditions.
• Collaborate with GPs and healthcare professionals for continuity of care.
• Engage in professional development and mentoring.

Skills

Assessing and diagnosing acute conditions

Excellent communication skills

Clinical decision-making skills

Education

Qualified Paramedic registered with the HCPC

Tools

EMIS

SystmOne

Job description

Job Summary

Due to our current Paramedic relocating we are looking for an experienced paramedic. As an integral member of the practice team, you will work alongside GPs, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to provide high-quality care to patients. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Paramedic seeking a role outside of emergency response, in a structured and supportive primary care environment.

Main duties

We are looking for a motivated and adaptable Paramedic who thrives in a team environment and has a genuine passion for patient care. Who can work independently and have strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills.

About Us

We are a friendly and supportive GP surgery dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care to our community. With a multidisciplinary team already in place, we are now looking for a full time or part time experienced Paramedic to join us and help expand the range of services we provide.

Details

Date posted: 19 August 2025

Salary: Depending on experience

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time

Reference number: A5609-25-0005

Job locations

Sutton Medical Group, Trafalgar Square, Long Sutton, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE12 9HB

Job Description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Duties

• Assess, diagnose, and manage patients presenting with a wide range of acute, minor illness, and chronic conditions.
• Undertake same-day face to face or telephone appointments.
• Provide home visits for housebound or frail patients, as appropriate.
• Request, interpret, and act on appropriate investigations (e.g., blood tests, ECGs, urinalysis).
• Prescribe (if qualified) or recommend treatments in line with scope of practice and local protocols.
• Support the management of long-term conditions (e.g., asthma, COPD, diabetes, hypertension).
• Work collaboratively with GPs, practice nurses, pharmacists, and other allied health professionals to ensure continuity of care.
• Recognise and manage urgent and emergency presentations, escalating or referring when appropriate.
• Promote health education, disease prevention, and self-care strategies.

Professional Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate, timely, and complete clinical records in line with practice policies.
• Adhere to clinical governance, safeguarding, and infection control protocols.
• Engage in continuous professional development (CPD) and reflective practice.
• Participate in practice meetings, audits, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to the training and mentoring of students, junior staff, or colleagues.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified Paramedic registered with the HCPC.
• Full Clean Driving License.
• Significant post-qualification experience, ideally within urgent care, primary care, or emergency medicine.
• Ability to work autonomously, with strong clinical decision-making skills.
• Work Independently.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and patient engagement skills.
• Sound understanding of clinical governance, safeguarding, and risk management.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

Desirable

• Independent prescribing qualification or working towards.
• Experience working in a GP surgery or Primary Care Network.
• Additional training in minor illness, long-term condition management, or advanced assessment.
• Familiarity with primary care IT systems (e.g., EMIS, SystmOne).
• BLS Instructing.

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).

Additional information

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

Employer name: Suttons Medical Group

Address: Sutton Medical Group, Trafalgar Square, Long Sutton, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE12 9HB

Employer's website: https://www.suttonsmedicalgroup.co.uk/