PCN Advanced Paramedic Practitioner

NHS; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in Farnham is seeking a qualified Paramedic Practitioner to join their multi-disciplinary team. This role involves providing urgent care, conducting clinical assessments, and managing long-term conditions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in advanced paramedic practices, be registered, and possess a postgraduate qualification as well as significant experience. The position offers a full-time contract with various employee benefits and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Company events

Company pension

Employee discount

Free parking

On-site parking

Sick pay

Qualifications

• Evidence of continual learning and professional development is required.
• Minimum of two years experience as an Advanced Paramedic.

Responsibilities

• Provide initial assessment and treatment for patients presenting with undiagnosed problems.
• Make clinically autonomous decisions and manage long-term conditions.
• Support the development of patient services and contribute to governance.

Skills

Clinical examination skills

Problem-solving and analytical skills

Ability to follow legal and ethical codes

Ability to work with diverse communities

Management of long-term conditions

Education

Registered paramedic

Postgraduate qualifications including Independent Prescriber

Job description

Job Summary

The PCN Advanced Paramedic Practitioner role at Farnham Integrated Care Services (FICS), Farnham Centre for Health, will be a registered Paramedic with postgraduate qualifications, including the Independent and Supplementary Prescriber qualification and HCPC registration, acting within their professional boundaries. The role will work as part of a multi‑disciplinary team of AHPs, GPs, HCAs and others, providing care for patients within our Urgent Same Day Care Service at FICS, an established integrated service supporting the GP practices of Farnham.

From initial history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation, the PCN APP will demonstrate safe, clinical decision‑making and expert care for patients within the service.

About us

The PCN Advanced Paramedic Practitioner role at Farnham Integrated Care Services (FICS), Farnham Centre for Health.

Benefits

• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• On‑site parking
• Sick pay

Job Details

Date posted: 12 January 2026

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 7

Salary: Depending on experience

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full‑time

Reference number: B0037‑26‑0010

Job location: Farnham Centre For Health, Hale Road, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 9QS

Job Responsibilities

• Alongside the multidisciplinary team, to provide a first point of contact for patients presenting with undifferentiated, undiagnosed problems, using history taking, physical examination, problem‑solving and clinical decision‑making to establish a diagnosis and management plan.
• To provide assessment, treatment and diagnosis at point of first contact by attending to patients within our Same Day Service at FICS.
• To make professionally autonomous decisions for which you are accountable.
• To refer patients to an alternative care setting or treat and discharge as appropriate.
• To instigate necessary invasive and non‑invasive diagnostic tests or investigations and interpret findings/reports.
• Generate EPS and FP10 prescriptions within scope of practice, considering local and national guidelines.
• To ensure that professional standards are maintained and are within the guidance of the Department of Health, HCPC and the College of Paramedics (COP).
• To support the development of excellent relationships across the PCN for better patient outcomes.
• To support network implementation of agreed service changes and pathways, working closely with other staff members, the wider PCN and the commissioner to develop, support and deliver local improvement programmes aligned to national and local priorities.
• To contribute to the service achieving its quality targets to sustain high standards of patient care and service delivery.
• To participate in identification of community health needs and develop patient/family‑centred strategies to address them.
• To help develop and set up new patient services and participate in initiatives to improve existing patient services.
• To support in the delivery of enhanced services and other service requirements on behalf of the PCN.
• To participate in the management of patient complaints when requested and identify learning from clinical incidents and near‑miss events.
• To undertake all mandatory training and induction programmes.
• To contribute to and embrace the spectrum of clinical governance.
• To attend a formal appraisal with their manager at least every 12 months, with progress reviewed regularly to agree new objectives.
• To provide effective visible leadership fostering a culture of professionalism, compassion, excellence and effective teamwork.
• To develop your own professional practice through training and service redesign activities.
• To contribute to public health campaigns (e.g. flu clinics) through advice or direct care.
• To maintain a clean, tidy, effective working area at all times.
• In addition to the primary responsibilities, the PCN Advanced Paramedic Practitioner may be requested to support delivery of QOF, incentive schemes, PCN IIF targets, QIPP and other quality or cost‑effectiveness initiatives.
• Undertake any tasks consistent with the level of the post and the scope of the role, ensuring work is delivered in a timely and effective manner.
• Duties may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the post or the level of responsibility.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registered paramedic.
• Evidence of continual learning and professional development.

Experience

• Minimum of two years working as an Advanced Paramedic.
• An appreciation of the nature of GPs and an urgent Care Centre.
• An appreciation of the nature of Primary Care prescribing, concepts of rational prescribing and strategies for improving prescribing.
• Awareness of telephone triage assessment.
• Management of common minor injuries/illnesses.
• Clinical examination skills.
• Knowledge of the needs of patients with long‑term conditions.
• Management of long‑term (chronic) conditions.
• Understanding of the mentorship process.
• An appreciation of the new NHS landscape, including the relationships between FICS, PCNs and the commissioners.
• Experience of clinical governance including audit.
• Knowledge of PCN.

Personal Qualities

• Ability to follow legal, ethical, professional and organisational policies, procedures and codes of conduct.
• Ability to use own initiative, discretion and sensitivity.
• Able to get along with people from all backgrounds and communities, respecting lifestyles and diversity.
• Flexible and cooperative.
• Ability to identify risk and assess/manage risk when working with individuals.
• Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations.
• Able to provide leadership and finish work tasks.
• Problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Knowledge of and ability to work to policies and procedures, including confidentiality, safeguarding, lone working, information governance and health and safety.

Other Requirements

• Flexibility to work outside of regular working hours.
• Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.

Additional Information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission for Disclosure will be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website.

Employer Details

Employer name: Surrey Heath Community Providers Ltd

Address: Farnham Centre For Health, Hale Road, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 9QS

Employer's website: https://www.surreyheathcommunityproviders.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)