Paramedic Practitioner

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

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Wiltshire is looking for a Paramedic Practitioner to join their dynamic team. The successful candidate will focus on providing high-quality, patient-centered care primarily for housebound patients, with opportunities for ongoing training and development through mentoring from experienced clinicians. The role includes undertaking home visits and working closely within a supportive multidisciplinary team. Flexible working opportunities are available for both full-time and part-time applicants. Ideal candidates should have a strong ability to work autonomously and deliver high-quality patient care.

Benefits

Supportive training environment

Mentoring from experienced clinicians

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years post-registration experience with community or primary care.
• Proven autonomy in clinical decision-making.
• Experience in chronic disease management.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient assessments and management in home visits.
• Deliver urgent and routine care for housebound patients.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for patient support.

Skills

Autonomous clinical decision-making

Strong communication skills

Ability to maintain accurate records

Education

Registered Paramedic with HCPC registration

Independent or supplementary prescribing qualification

Tools

SystmOne

Ardens

Anima

Job description

Northlands Surgery has an exciting opportunity for aParamedic Practitioner to join our innovative and dynamic team.

We are a well-established, forward-thinking practice caring for a population of 14,000 patients. You will be joining an enthusiastic multidisciplinary team that includes GPs, Paramedic Practitioners, Pharmacy Technicians, Clinical Pharmacists, Practice Nurses, Healthcare Assistants and a highly skilled administrative team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career within a supportive environment, working alongside experienced clinicians who value collaboration, learning and high-quality patient care.

We welcome applications for both full-time and part-time hours, and can offer flexible working for the right candidate.

Main duties of the job

We are seeking a Paramedic Practitioner to primarily support our housebound patient population. You will receive clinical supervision and ongoing training opportunities to further develop your skills and confidence within Primary Care.

In this role, you will work closely with the practices clinical team and will benefit from excellent support, mentorship and regular supervision from a General Practitioner.

You will work autonomously in the community, delivering a range of services including assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, telephone triage, clinical decision-making and appropriate referral under supervision.

The position is predominantly community-based and will involve undertaking home visits, liaising with the wider multidisciplinary team, and collaborating with other services to ensure patients receive the right care at the right time. The working day will start at the practice before carrying out visits.

The post holder will work within their scope of competence and report to a GP/Partner who will provide ongoing guidance, support and development in the role.

About us

Team Northlands is a busy, friendly and supportive training practice located in the heart of beautiful Wiltshire. We are a growing GMS practice caring for 14,000 patients, with a strong reputation for high-quality, patient-centred care. More information about our services can be found on our website.

We are proud to offer:

Good CQC rating

Use of SystmOne, Ardens and Anima

Consistently high QOF achievement

An experienced and collaborative clinical team

Excellent administrative and management support

Active involvement in our ICB and local PCN

A thriving Patient Participation Group

An independent pharmacy on site

Please note: this advert may close early should we receive a high number of applications.

Job responsibilities

The Paramedic Practitioner will work as part of the multidisciplinary team at Northlands Surgery to provide high-quality, patient-centred care, with a primary focus on supporting housebound patients. The role involves autonomous working within the community, undertaking clinical assessments, formulating management plans, and contributing to safe and effective patient care.

The post holder will:

Provide comprehensive assessment, diagnosis and management of patients in their own homes, working within scope of practice and with GP supervision.

Deliver both urgent and routine home visits for housebound patients, escalating care when appropriate.

Undertake clinical duties including history taking, physical examination, clinical decision-making, treatment planning, and appropriate referral to other services.

Support telephone triage and remote consultations as required.

Work closely with GPs, nurses, pharmacists and the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure patients receive timely and appropriate care.

Liaise with community services, social care and external agencies involved in patient support.

Maintain accurate and contemporaneous clinical records using SystmOne in line with professional and practice standards.

Participate in clinical meetings, case discussions and quality improvement activity within the practice.

Work in accordance with all relevant policies, procedures and clinical governance requirements.

Start each working day at the practice before carrying out community-based visits.

Take part in ongoing training and development, including regular supervision from a GP/Partner.

The role requires a confident, motivated and compassionate clinician who can work independently while contributing effectively to a supportive and collaborative team environment.

Person Specification

Experience

• Minimum 3 years post-registration experience, ideally including community or primary care.
• Proven ability to work autonomously and make safe clinical decisions.
• Competence in assessing, diagnosing, treating, and referring patients appropriately.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for working with patients, families, and the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care.
• Ability to maintain accurate, timely clinical records in line with professional standards.
• Flexible and adaptable, with excellent time management and organisational skills.
• Experience in General Practice or primary care.
• Experience using SystmOne, Ardens, or Anima clinical systems.
• Experience in chronic disease management.

Qualifications

• Registered Paramedic with HCPC registration.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development.
• Independent or supplementary prescribing qualification, or willingness to work towards it.
• Training in minor illness, advanced clinical assessment, or urgent care.

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.