Paramedic Practitioner

The Methodist Church in Britain; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured development programme

Level 7 study funded

Regular clinical supervision

Access to multidisciplinary clinical网络

Job summary

Shrewsbury Primary Care Network's Home Visiting Service is recruiting a Paramedic Practitioner to perform home visits after GP triage. You will assess and manage patients with urgent conditions, with some clinic sessions, largely working solo while contributing to a structured development programme.

The role includes independent prescribing where qualified, DBS check, and CPD evidence. A comprehensive development plan with Level 7 study is provided and supported by network leadership.

Qualifications

• Paramedic Practitioner qualification evident.
• CPD evidence required.
• Level 7 portfolio or equivalent completed or willingness to undertake.

Responsibilities

• Conduct home-based clinical assessments and management for triaged patients.
• Diagnose, treat or signpost undifferentiated conditions during home visits.
• Refer to Care Co-ordination Centre and other pathways; admit to secondary care when needed.
• Prescribe for common urgent conditions within personal formulary if independently qualified.
• Document all patient contacts accurately per policy.
• Mentor and supervise junior colleagues and peers.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Autonomous working

Team collaboration

Verbal communication

Written documentation

Medication management

Prescribing (independent)

Education

Paramedic Practitioner qualification

Level 7 or equivalent (FCP/Paramedic Portfolio)

Tools

Electronic patient records

Job description

Shrewsbury Primary Care Network's Home Visiting Service is recruiting a Paramedic Practitioner to see patients in their own homes after GP triage. Work centres on clinical assessment and management of patients with urgent or undifferentiated conditions, with some sessions in a GP practice minor illness clinic. The post is largely lone working, funded through ARRS, and includes a structured development programme with network-funded Level 7 study. Applicants need at least three years' post-registration experience and must pass an enhanced DBS check.

What the job involves

• Clinical assessment and management of triaged patients in their own homes, acting within professional boundaries
• Holistically assess, diagnose, treat or signpost patients with undifferentiated or undiagnosed conditions needing a home visit
• Admit patients to secondary care via the Care Co-ordination Centre and refer to other agreed pathways
• Prescribe for common urgent conditions within personal formulary, if independent prescribing qualified
• Assess and manage patients with urgent conditions in a GP practice clinic as part of the development programme
• Use advanced clinical skills to educate patients and promote self-care
• Identify the limits of own practice and liaise with senior colleagues
• Mentor and supervise junior colleagues and peers
• Contribute to service development, transformation and improvement
• Document all patient contacts accurately and in line with policy
• Manage and assess risk, including lone working, to protect staff and patients
• Safe storage and administration of drugs and equipment

Qualifications

• Paramedic Practitioner qualification
• Evidence of CPD
• FCP Portfolio, Paramedic Portfolio or equivalent Level 7 completed, or willingness to undertake it

Registration & licences

• HCPC registration as a clinician

Experience

• Minimum 3 years' post-registration experience
• Experience supporting patients with acute or urgent presentations
• Proven ability to work autonomously and as part of a team

Skills & knowledge

• Knowledge of pre-hospital and community-based care
• Excellent clinical assessment and decision-making skills
• Strong organisational and workload management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Accurate record keeping and experience using clinical and patient record systems

Checks & eligibility

• Right to work in the UK and willingness to undergo an Enhanced DBS check
• Full UK driving licence, access to a vehicle and willingness to travel across PCN sites and do home visits

Other

• Compassionate and patient-centred approach
• Professional, reliable and accountable

Nice to have

• Experience of working within primary care
• Clinical audit experience
• Knowledge and experience of long-term conditions
• Formal teaching or mentoring qualification
• Level 7 study or evidence of recent HEI study

What’s offered

• Structured, fully supported development programme
• Level 7 or FCP study fully funded by the PCN and ICB
• At least one supervised session per week in a GP practice minor illness or triage clinic
• Support from a lead Paramedic or ACP and a dedicated Care Coordinator
• Regular team meetings, case-based discussions and clinical supervision
• Joint education sessions led by lead PCN clinicians
• Access to a multidisciplinary clinical network