Paramedic Practitioner

NHS; City Of London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization in London seeks a dedicated Paramedic Practitioner to join its diverse clinical team. The role involves patient triage, home visits, and managing acute and chronic conditions while ensuring high-quality care. Candidates should have the necessary qualifications and experience in primary care. An empathetic attitude and strong communication skills are essential.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Scheme

Free Eye Tests

Cycle to work scheme

Gym scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum two years in primary care or similar setting.
• Experience in triage and managing patients with undifferentiated conditions.
• Ability to analyse and interpret complex information.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care within a team.
• Coordinate care with GPs and practice nurses.
• Deliver care aligned with guidelines and perform assessments.

Skills

Patient care

Triage skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

Qualified paramedic or specialist paramedic (FDSc or BSc)

Non-Medical Prescribing qualification

Job description

Overview

We are a Gold standard practice with a diverse clinical team, training practice and committed to healthcare for all. We value kindness, approachability, friendliness and compassion, and maintain a supportive, collaborative working environment. We teach medical students and GP registrars, and engage with the local community including homeless, asylum seekers, and individuals affected by drugs and alcohol addiction.

Location: Waldron Health Centre, Amersham Vale, New Cross, London SE14 6LD. The post is a permanent, full-time role for a Paramedic Practitioner.

Main duties

• Provide clinical care within a team of general practitioners, advanced healthcare professionals, practice nurses and Healthcare Assistants.
• Patient contact mainly via triage, on-call duties and home visits.
• Deliver duties including home visits, post-discharge reviews and minor illness management.
• Provide care for presenting patients from initial history taking through clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of care.
• Demonstrate safe, clinical decision-making and expert care, with appropriate assessment and diagnosis skills for patients in primary care.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver safe and high quality care.

Role responsibilities include prioritising and triaging patient needs, referring for investigations, managing caseloads and discharging patients as appropriate, and working within the scope of a qualified Paramedic Practitioner.

Job responsibilities (duplicate sections consolidated)

• Operate autonomously within professional scope; provide care face to face, by telephone, and via home visits.
• Coordinate care with a clinical lead, GPs, practice nurses and HCAs; conduct clinics, triage, on-call duties and home visits.
• Deliver care aligned with NSF, NICE guidelines and evidence-based practice; perform specialist assessments and referrals as needed.
• Prescribe and review medications appropriate to patient needs within scope and protocols.
• Diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions; order and interpret diagnostic investigations.
• Involve patients and carers in planning and delivery of care; refer to multidisciplinary teams and secondary care when necessary.
• Maintain professional standards, engage in CPD, participate in audits and practice change to meet patient needs.

About us

We offer staff activities, education, and team-building experiences. Benefits include:

• Employee Assistance Scheme
• Free Eye Tests
• Cycle to work scheme
• Gym scheme

Details

Job posted: 23 September 2025

Salary: £55,000 to £60,000 per year depending on experience and prescriber status

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Person specifications

Qualifications (Essential)

• Qualified paramedic or specialist paramedic (FDSc or BSc) registered with HPCP or Level 3 in first contact care
• Chronic disease management and mental health experience
• Completion of Stage 1 and Stage 2 of Health Education England (HEE) Practice Mapping

Qualifications (Desirable)

• Accredited training in chronic disease management
• Non-Medical Prescribing qualification (independent/supplementary)
• Mentoring/teaching qualification (MSC level)

Analysis skills (Essential):

• Ability to analyse and interpret complex information, pre-empt and evaluate issues and recommend appropriate actions

• Independent thinker with good judgement and problem-solving skills (Desirable)
• Experience of clinical audits (Desirable)

Experience (Essential):

• Minimum two years in primary care or similar setting
• Experience in triage and managing patients with undifferentiated conditions
• Experience delivering a service that improves quality and outcomes
• Up-to-date knowledge of NICE guidelines for diabetes and other relevant guidelines
• Experience in audit and research; leadership experience
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Personal attributes & abilities (Essential):

• Strong leadership; ability to prioritise, multi-task and stay motivated
• Excellent time management; commitment to quality, flexible and adaptable
• Team player

Communication (Essential):

• Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills; ability to influence and negotiate
• Build effective relationships with stakeholders

Legal and registration

Disclosure and Barring Service: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a DBS check will be required.

UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer details

Employer: Amersham Vale Practice

Address: Suite 5, Waldron Health Centre, Amersham Vale, New Cross, London SE14 6LD

Website: amershamvale.co.uk