Paramedic Practitioner

Benfleet PCN; Bedford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS pension scheme

Funded CPD opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Supportive clinical supervision

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

The Vale Medical Practice is seeking a paramedic practitioner to join its multidisciplinary team. The role is offered on a full-time or part-time basis (4–8 sessions per week) with a salary dependent on qualifications, experience, and prescribing status. The practice supports development, leadership roles and portfolio careers.

Optional Extended Access sessions are available with enhanced hourly rates. The post offers NHS pension, CPD opportunities, and a flexible working environment across two

Qualifications

• BSc (Hons) in Paramedic Science or degree apprenticeship completed.
• Current HCPC registration as a Paramedic.
• Legal entitlement to practise as Paramedic.
• Evidence of ongoing CPD and revalidation.
• Independent prescriber qualification desirable or willingness to undertake prescribing training.
• DBS clearance and health/immunisation requirements.
• Full UK driving licence and fitness to practise.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Decision making

Team collaboration

CPD engagement

Independent prescribing (desirable)

Education

BSc (Hons) in Paramedic Science

Job description

About the Role

The Vale Medical Practice is a forward-thinking, innovative and supportive training practice committed to delivering high-quality patient care whilst ensuring excellent work-life balance for our clinicians.

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated paramedic practitioner to join our growing multidisciplinary team. The role is offered on either a full-time or a part-time basis, for between 4-8 sessions a week. The salary is competitive and will be dependant on qualifications, experience and prescribing status.

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a progressive practice that embraces new ways of working and actively supports professional development, portfolio careers and leadership opportunities.

Optional Extended Access Sessions:

• Monday and Wednesday: 5.00pm - 8.00pm
• Enhanced hourly rate available

We actively support the professional development of our clinicians through:

• Individualised coaching and career development
• Support to develop specialist interests including:
• Opportunities to become a clinical supervisor or mentor

Access to training hub programmes, including:

• Advanced practice development pathways
• Peer support networks
• Continuing professional development (CPD) opportunities
• Health and wellbeing support, including access to the Shiny Mind app

About the Candidate

Essential:

• BSc (Hons) in Paramedic Science or completion of a recognised paramedic degree apprenticeship
• Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Paramedic
• Legal entitlement to practise under the protected title of Paramedic
• Evidence of ongoing continuing professional development (CPD)
• Up-to-date appraisal and revalidation requirements
• Independent prescriber qualification (desirable) or willingness to undertake prescribing training
• Advanced clinical practice qualification or postgraduate study (desirable) or willingness to undertake further development
• Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance
• Occupational health clearance and required immunisations
• Full UK driving licence
• Evidence of fitness to practise
• Experience working in a similar role within primary care, urgent care, community services or emergency care settings

About Us

The Vale Medical Practice is a forward-thinking and innovative practice.

We embrace new ways of working and welcome ideas that improve patient care and enhance clinician satisfaction. We work closely with our local commissioners and regularly participate in innovative projects and pilot schemes. We actively support clinicians who wish to become involved in-service development, teaching, research or specialist clinical areas.

We pride ourselves on providing excellent patient access and continuity of care. Our two sites serve diverse patient populations with differing demographics and levels of deprivation, providing an interesting and rewarding clinical experience.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing practice that values teamwork, innovation and professional development.

Benefits include:

• NHS pension scheme
• NHS terms and conditions
• Funded CPD opportunities
• Supportive clinical supervision
• Career progression opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements

We offer:

• Paper-light, digital-first practice with streamlined and efficient systems
• Minimal administrative burden with excellent clinical and administrative support
• Streamlined total triage system with pre-consultation work-up and prioritisation, enabling timely access, reduced pressure in clinics and more meaningful consultations
• Protected time for follow-ups and continuity of care
• Expanding portfolio of onsite outpatient clinics, supporting closer collaboration with secondary care and opportunities in teaching and service design
• Opportunity to undertake Extended Access sessions for additional flexibility and income
• Supportive team culture with regular team-building and social events
• Weekly clinical meetings for shared learning and peer support
• Free onsite parking at both sites and excellent accessibility
• Growing, relatively affluent patient population with fewer language barriers
• Training practice with GP trainees, nursing students and medical students
• Research-active (NIHR-aligned) with opportunities to participate in research projects
• Encouragement of portfolio careers and development of specialist interests

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Please note 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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.