Paramedic (Urgent care Practitioner)

Principal Medical Limited; Banbury; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Banbury is seeking an experienced Paramedic or Urgent Care Practitioner. The role involves delivering high-quality patient care in a dynamic primary care setting, performing assessments and providing personalized care plans for various conditions. Candidates should be registered with the HCPC and have strong clinical decision-making skills. This position offers a salary ranging from £45,000 to £50,000 per year, based on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously in a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience working in primary care or similar settings.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe and effective evidence-based care for a wide range of conditions.
• Create personalized care plans for patients with chronic and acute conditions.
• Perform home visits for housebound patients to monitor health concerns.
• Promote healthy lifestyles and provide targeted advice.
• Facilitate referrals to community services.
• Provide enhanced clinical advice to internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Clinical decision-making skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to manage paediatric patients

Compassionate and patient-centred approach

Proactive problem-solving

Time management skills

Education

Registered Paramedic with the HCPC

Advanced qualifications including L7 Masters

Non-Medical Prescribing Qualification

Job description

Overview

We are looking for an experienced Paramedic or Urgent Care Practitioner to join our friendly and supportive team at a busy GP practice in Banbury, Oxfordshire. This is a great opportunity to work in a dynamic primary care setting, delivering high-quality patient care through a mix of consultations. If you\'re passionate about making a difference in the community and thrive in a collaborative environment, wed love to hear from you.

About us

PML is a successful not-for-profit, GP-led organisation providing various NHS community and primary care clinical services to patients across Oxfordshire and Northamptonshire. We have evolved as a NHS healthcare provider since 2004 and in the last few years have grown significantly, now employing around 300 staff with a turnover of circa £16m. PML holds GMS contracts, as well as being a GP Federation representing circa 50 GP practices covering approximately 650,000 patients.

We welcome applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds and circumstances and people with protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, effective, and evidence-based care through autonomous clinical decision-making, including assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for a wide range of conditions.
• Support patients with acute and chronic conditions, creating personalised care plans that integrate drug and non-drug-based therapies.
• Perform home visits for housebound patients, acting as the eyes and ears for the GP team to ensure early recognition and management of health concerns.
• Actively engage with patients to promote healthy lifestyles, delivering targeted advice on disease prevention and management.
• Facilitate referrals to community and specialist services to ensure patients receive holistic, ongoing care.
• Work closely with GPs, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to deliver integrated care within defined pathways.
• Provide enhanced clinical advice to internal stakeholders and external partners, such as the ambulance service and district nurses.
• Participate in a structured development program, progressing towards qualifications such as a Level 7 (Masters) in Minor Illness and Injury and a Non-Medical Prescribing Qualification.
• Engage in reflective practice and continuous professional development, attending clinical meetings and contributing to the development of best practices.
• Support the practice\'s administrative workload, including handling pathology results and electronic records.
• Contribute to clinical audits, risk assessments, and service evaluations, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives.

Job description

Qualifications

• Registered Paramedic with the HCPC.
• Ability to work autonomously and within a multidisciplinary team.
• Proven clinical decision-making skills for both acute and chronic conditions.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively across organisational boundaries.
• Experience working in primary care or similar settings.
• Ability to assess and manage paediatric patients.
• Commitment to completing advanced qualifications, including L7 Masters and Non-Medical Prescribing.

Experience

• Compassionate and patient-centred approach.
• Proactive problem solver with excellent time management skills.
• Resilient under pressure and adaptable to dynamic work environments.

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.

Salary

£45,000 to £50,000 a year FTE, Depending on Qualification and Experience