Paramedic Practitioner

NHS; Hailsham; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local GP practice is seeking a Paramedic Practitioner to manage patient care both in the clinic and within the community. This role involves autonomously assessing and treating a variety of medical conditions, conducting home visits, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. The practice offers career development opportunities and flexible working conditions to support individual well-being and job satisfaction.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

NHS Pension Scheme

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• HCPC registered paramedic with no issues.
• Independent prescriber status preferred.
• Driving license with business insurance required.

Responsibilities

• Manage patients with minor illnesses and long-term conditions.
• Assess, diagnose, treat, refer, or signpost patients.
• Undertake home visits as required.

Skills

Excellent clinical skills

Communication

Decision-making

Independence

Education

Degree/diploma level in paramedicine

HCPC registration

Level 3 Safeguarding (children)

Tools

EMIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Experience in an urgent care or primary care setting is desirable
• Independent prescriber (preferred) or willingness to work towards it
• Excellent clinical, communication, and decision-making skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Confident and efficient using Microsoft Office and IT based patient clinical systems (EMIS is preferable)
• Must have access to own vehicle and relevant up to date business insurance
• Work across our 3 sites as required

We are looking for a motivated and caring Paramedic Practitioner to join our friendly GP practice team. This is an exciting opportunity to use your clinical skills in a hybrid general practice and patient home based environment. You'll be part of a close-knit, multidisciplinary team, helping us to provide safe, high quality care both in the surgery and out in the community. As a valued member of the team, you'll also carry out home visits and care home rounds, supporting patients in their own environment and making a real difference to their comfort, independence, and quality of life.We believe in working collaboratively, sharing ideas, and supporting each other so that we can deliver the best possible care to our patients. In return, we'll provide you with professional development opportunities, regular clinical support, and a workplace where your contribution is genuinely appreciated and rewarded.

Main duties of the job

• Working autonomously but with full clinical support, you will manage patients presenting with a wide range of minor illness and injury, as well as long-term conditions where appropriate
• You will assess, diagnose, treat, refer or signpost patients who attend the surgery
• Provide clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation of patients
• Work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, pharmacy Technician and admin team
• Support the management of long-term conditions and care planning
• Support and participate in shared learning across the practice

About us

Quintin Medical Centre is an inclusive, friendly practice. We have a steady increase in patient numbers due to the level of service we provide to our patients, currently just over 13,200. We are a single Partner, 8 salaried GP Practice, with a fantastic team of advanced Practitioners, along with an exceptional nurse team and a Pharmacy Technician. We pride ourselves on being a friendly, forward-thinking, and inclusive place to work. We offer a supportive and welcoming team environment, where every member is valued and encouraged to thrive. You have the option to be enrolled into the NHS Pension Scheme, benefit from flexible working arrangements, and have the option of compressed working hours so you can enjoy a day off during the week as well as your weekends. As a progressive practice, we're passionate about career development, offering training and opportunities to help you grow and expand your skills. We also believe that work should be enjoyable, so we make time for seasonal social events where we can relax and connect as a team. Here, your well being matters, your ideas are heard, and your contributions make a real difference to the lives of our patients.

Job responsibilities

• Working autonomously but with full clinical support, you will manage patients presenting with a wide range of minor illness and injury, as well as long-term conditions where appropriate
• You will assess, diagnose, treat, refer or signpost patients who attend the surgery
• Provide clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation of patients
• Work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, pharmacy Technician and admin team
• Support the management of long-term conditions and care planning
• Support and participate in shared learning across the practice
• Assess patients presenting with acute illnessor for review of chronic disease conditions
• Undertake home visits as required
• Clinically examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective and plan care accordingly
• Advise patients on general healthcare and promote self-management where appropriate, including signposting to other community or voluntary services
• Communicate at all levels across organisations ensuring that an effective, patient-centred service is delivered.
• Communicate proactively and effectively with all colleagues across the multi-disciplinary team, attending and contributing to meetings as required.
• Maintain accurate healthrecords appropriate to the consultation, ensuring accurate completion ofall necessary documentation associated with patient health care andregistration with the practice.
• Independent prescribing. We will considerapplications from Paramedic Practitioners who have not yet achieved this, they would be supported to do so in time.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• HCPC registered paramedic with no current issues under investigation.
• Educated to degree/diploma level in paramedicine or equivalent. Level 3 Safeguarding (children). Driving Licence held with business insurance
• Independent prescribing
• Completion of the FCP course (support for portfolio progression towards FCP/ACP can be provided in line with the HEE Roadmap to Practice)

Experience

• Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
• Experience of working in a GP Practice
• Experience of working in primary care
• Experience of EMIS

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.