Paramedic for PCN including Home Visiting

NHS Jobs; Addlestone; Sur place; GBP 42 000 - 64 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Paramedic to deliver advanced clinical assessment and treatment across PCN home visits and clinic settings. You will work with GPs and the wider team to support urgent and routine care.

The role requires HCPC registration, ALS, and Level 7 qualification, with a focus on autonomous practice and high-quality patient care within the UK healthcare framework.

Qualifications

• Essential HCPC registration as a Paramedic with ALS qualification.
• PostgraduateLevel qualification or equivalent clinical experience.
• Ability to work autonomously within scope of practice and follow policies.
• Experience in primary care, home visiting or community settings is desirable.
• Good knowledge of UK healthcare regulations and professional standards.

Responsabilités

• Provide advanced clinical assessment, treatment and home visiting care.
• Collaborate with GPs and MDTs to manage urgent and routine care.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and ensure data protection compliance.
• Contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrate effective communication with patients, families and colleagues.

Connaissances

HCPC-registered Paramedic

ALS qualification

Autonomous practice

Strong clinical assessment

UK driving licence

EMIS knowledge

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Formation

Level 7 postgraduate qualification or equivalent

Outils

EMIS

Description du poste

Paramedic for PCN including Home Visiting

Job Summary We are seeking a skilled, compassionate and motivated Paramedic to provide advanced clinical assessment, treatment and support across COCO PCN. The role combines home visits and practice-based clinics, assessing, diagnosing, treating and appropriately referring patients to provide safe, effective and timely care. Working alongside GPs and the wider multidisciplinary team, you will support urgent and routine care, improve access to primary care, reduce avoidable hospital admissions and improve patient outcomes. You will be expected to demonstrate strong clinical decision-making, work autonomously within your scope of practice, contribute to service development and deliver evidence-based, patient-centred care.

Key Responsibilities

• Patient Care Provide assessment, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up for patients in their homes and GP practices. Take medical histories, perform examinations and arrange appropriate investigations and treatment. Develop and review care plans, escalating or referring patients where appropriate. Recognise and respond appropriately to deteriorating or acutely unwell patients. Provide health education and support patients and families with self-management and prevention. Work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, pharmacists, social care and the wider multidisciplinary team. Ensure clinical equipment is maintained and fit for use.
• Documentation & Confidentiality Maintain accurate, timely and comprehensive clinical records in line with professional and legal requirements. Maintain strict confidentiality and comply with information governance, data protection and organisational policies.
• Learning & Development Maintain professional competence through CPD, training, reflective practice and evidence-based learning. Participate in appraisal, clinical audit and quality improvement where appropriate.
• Health, Safety & Safeguarding Comply with health and safety, infection prevention and control and safeguarding requirements. Identify, report and manage risks and hazards appropriately. Complete mandatory training and maintain relevant knowledge and competencies.
• Equality, Diversity & Communication Provide inclusive, respectful and non-judgemental care that recognises individual needs, dignity and rights. Communicate effectively with patients, carers, colleagues and external healthcare partners, adapting communication where required.
• Service Development Follow relevant policies, standards and clinical guidance. Contribute to service development, audit and improvements in patient care.

Person Specification

• Essential HCPC-registered Paramedic.
• Advanced Life Support (ALS) qualification.
• Level 7 postgraduate qualification or equivalent advanced clinical experience.
• Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work autonomously within scope of practice.
• Good understanding of UK healthcare regulations and professional standards.
• Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Compassionate, patient-centred approach with a commitment to quality care.
• Ability to remain calm and professional under pressure.
• Commitment to multidisciplinary and collaborative working.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a roadworthy vehicle.
• Desirable Experience in primary care, community healthcare or home visiting.
• Experience of clinical audit and quality improvement.
• Working knowledge of EMIS.
• Additional community healthcare qualifications.
• Experience of working within or contributing to multidisciplinary teams.

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust