Paramedic - Tunbridge Wells Primary Care Network

NHS; Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary care network in Tunbridge Wells is looking for a dedicated PCN Paramedic. The role requires over 5 years of experience, and you will work as an independent practitioner within a primary care team. This position offers opportunities for mentorship and continuous development while ensuring high-quality patient care across the community. The ideal candidate will be passionate about enhancing their skills and can expect support through further training and education.

Benefits

NHS Annual Leave entitlement

Training and development support

NEST and NHS Pension

Flexible working arrangements

Employee well-being support

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years post qualification experience is required.
• Management of patients with complex needs is necessary.
• Experience in primary care and managing long-term conditions is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage patients with undiagnosed conditions.
• Provide education to patients on self-care options.
• Develop and support multidisciplinary care services.

Skills

Advanced clinical assessment skills

Communication skills

Project management skills

Basic IT skills

Education

Recognised qualification in Paramedic Science

Independent Prescribing Qualification

Job description

Paramedic - Tunbridge Wells Primary Care Network

Join West Kent Primary Care and become a vital member of our Tunbridge Wells Primary Care Network team as a PCN Paramedic. We are looking for Paramedics with 5+ years post registration experience who are passionate about developing their skills as a paramedic outside of the traditional ambulance service.

This role offers a distinctive opportunity to work as an independent practitioner and join a dynamic and committed primary care team, delivering high quality, friendly patient services to our community. As a PCN paramedic, your wealth of experience, clinical knowledge and capabilities will take centre stage as you deliver the highest patient treatment and safety standards.

You will foster a culture of excellence and knowledge sharing to ensure the highest level of care for our patients. If you do not have experience in this area of care but you can demonstrate a robust clinical background, we will support your learning in this area.

Interviews taking place 14th January 2026

Main duties of the job

The paramedic will develop, enable, and support a culture of multidisciplinary care with a focus around developing PCN services in line with national and local specifications. Working directly with various practice teams; this role will directly link to colleagues in community and acute settings ensuring patient health and outcomes are met in a collaborative and innovative environment. The paramedic will support evening and weekend extended access clinics working on a rota the other PCN staff.

The role will require a commitment to register on a FirstContact Practitioner pathway (FCP), which we will fully support you in. You will collaborate closely with GPs and other Healthcare Professionals, conducting patient assessments, assisting with care plans, making referrals, updating records, ensuring patient safety and managing patients within the appropriate care setting.

About us

West Kent Primary Care will act as employer for this role. We are a collaborative and ambitious GP Federation working with GP practices across Sevenoaks, Weald, Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells, Malling, and Maidstone to improve General Practice provision in the area. West Kent Primary Care are a supportive and friendly organisation whose aim is to provide high quality, seamless health care that enables people to lead healthier lives, whilst feeling supported and cared for.

What we can offer:

• Favourable terms and conditions


• NHS Annual Leave entitlement


• NEST and NHS Pension


• Enhanced Maternity and Adoption Leave


• Paid sick leave


• Training, support, and development in your career


• Flexible working arrangements


• Recognition via Employee of the Month scheme


• Wellbeing support and Employee Assistance Programme


• A comprehensive induction into the company followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role

*Due to the geographical location, it would be beneficial to have a full driving license as travel will be required to practices across the PCN area.

Job responsibilities

Main responsibilities will include:

• To assess, diagnose, treat, refer, or signpost patients who require a visit with undifferentiated or undiagnosed condition relating to minor illness or minor injury.


• Use advanced clinical skills to provide education to patients, promoting self‑care and empower them to make informed choices about their treatment.


• Service development, transformation, and improvement.


• Proactively develop MDT meetings to discuss frequent service users in order to put comprehensive care packages in place that lead to more optimal use of services and improved care.


• Mentorship and supervision of junior colleagues and peers, including train the trainer courses to skill‑up other members of the team and partner organisations.


• Be open to learning from other professionals including General Practice and Nursing to expand the scope of your own practice and holistic care.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Recognised qualification in Paramedic Science (Foundation Degree or Undergraduate Degree)


• Minimum 5 years post qualification experience (NHS England Guidance)


• Suitably qualified to undertake Independent Prescribing Qualification; modules will include but are not limited to Advanced Clinical Assessment, Mental Health, Pharmacology, Paediatrics, Minor Health & Injuries.


• Professional registration HCPC

Experience

• Management of patients with complex needs


• Primary Care experience/ triage and managing long term conditions i.e. asthma, COPD, diabetes, CHD


• Experience of TEPs/EOLC


• Experience in following, reporting on and reviewing Patient Group Directions (PGDs)

Skills, Experience and Attributes

• Skills for communication of complex information, requiring developed interpersonal and oral/ written communication skills.


• Skills for supporting project management and planning workload


• Basic IT skills and good time management

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.

Part‑time, Job share, Flexible working, Compressed hours