PCN Paramedic

NHS; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits you at a leading GP Federation in England, where you will join a dynamic team of Paramedics dedicated to providing exceptional care to a diverse patient population. This role offers the chance to work autonomously within a supportive multidisciplinary team, utilizing your advanced clinical skills to assess, diagnose, and treat patients effectively. With a focus on holistic patient care, you will play a vital role in promoting health and well-being while managing complex cases. Join us in making a meaningful impact in the community and advancing your career in a rewarding environment.

Qualifications

• Must have a BSc in Paramedic Science or equivalent.
• Five years post-registration experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and treat patients with minor illnesses or injuries.
• Coordinate telephone triage and manage urgent appointments.
• Provide education to patients and promote self-care.

Skills

Minor Illness Management

Telephone Triage

Chronic Disease Management

Patient Assessment

Emergency Care

Education

BSc in Paramedic Science

Paramedic Registration with HCPC

Evidence of CPD

Job description

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity to work for one of the largest and most innovative GP Federations in England. We support 10 Primary Care Networks covering a population of over 425,000. Historically we have set up new ways of working in areas such as Diabetes, CKD, Mental Health, Prescription Management etc. These services have received local and national recognition via Primary Care awards, HSJ award finalists and a CQC outstanding rating for one of our flagship services.

From the PCNs we support there is a growing demand for the rollout of the national PCN additional roles, Paramedics being one of these roles. SDSmyhealthcare is looking to recruit a team of Paramedics who will work within our Primary Care Networks.

https://www.sdsmyhealthcare.com/

The successful candidates will join an innovative thinking and growing Multi-Disciplinary team providing excellent service to our most vulnerable patients. We are seeking individuals who will focus their skills on providing a specialist Paramedic resource for health care professionals and service users, working in collaboration with other members of the Multi-Disciplinary Team. The post holder will work within the surgery, as an autonomous, accountable Paramedic, in the provision of a holistic approach for individuals including assessment, diagnosis and treatment to deliver quality patient services.

Main duties of the job

The Paramedic is authorised to undertake treatments and procedures as directed by the GPs for which they are trained in, and which are within the College of Paramedic Guidelines and in line with the HCPC standards framework.

• To assess, diagnose, treat, refer or signpost patients/service users who attend the surgery with undifferentiated or undiagnosed condition relating to minor illness or minor injury.
• To coordinate telephone triage, taking clinical responsibility for all patients who have requested an urgent appointment.
• The role will provide a specialist Paramedic resource for health care professionals and service users, working in collaboration with other members of the Multidisciplinary Team.
• To work within the surgery, as an autonomous, accountable Paramedic, in the provision of a holistic approach for individuals including assessment, diagnosis and treatment to deliver quality patient services.
• The post holder will use advanced clinical skills to provide education to patients and service users, promoting self-care and empower them to make informed choices about their treatment.
• To perform any other clinical and clinical administrative duties where trained and determined safe to do so by the partners. This may include assisting with medical reports, safeguarding, and clinic support.

About us

This is an exciting opportunity to work for one of the largest and most innovative GP Federations in England. We support 10 Primary Care Networks covering a population of over 425,000. Historically we have set up new ways of working in areas such as Diabetes, CKD, Mental Health, Prescription Management etc. These services have received local and national recognition via Primary Care awards, HSJ award finalists and a CQC outstanding rating for one of our flagship services.

Details Date posted

07 May 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£43,000 to £46,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A3716-25-0014

Job locations

West Heath Medical Centre

194-196 West Heath Road

Northfield

Birmingham

West Midlands

B31 3HB

Job description Job responsibilities

This is a permanent full time position

Hours: 37.5 hours a week - Monday to Friday 9:00am until 5:00pm

You will be based at:

West Heath Surgery

194-196 West Heath Road

Birmingham

B31 3HB

The Paramedic is authorised to undertake treatments and procedures as directed by the GPs for which they are trained in, and which are within the College of Paramedic Guidelines and in line with the HCPC standards framework.

• To assess, diagnose, treat, refer or signpost patients/service users who attend the surgery with undifferentiated or undiagnosed condition relating to minor illness or minor injury.
• To coordinate telephone triage, taking clinical responsibility for all patients who have requested an urgent appointment.
• The role will provide a specialist Paramedic resource for health care professionals and service users, working in collaboration with other members of the Multidisciplinary Team.
• To work within the surgery, as an autonomous, accountable Paramedic, in the provision of a holistic approach for individuals including assessment, diagnosis and treatment to deliver quality patient services.
• The post holder will use advanced clinical skills to provide education to patients and service users, promoting self-care and empower them to make informed choices about their treatment.
• To perform any other clinical and clinical administrative duties where trained and determined safe to do so by the partners. This may include assisting with medical reports, safeguarding, and clinic support.

Key responsibilities

• You will act as an autonomous clinician, with the support and guidance from the GPs.
• Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate interventions/treatments for patients with complex needs.
• Proactively identify, diagnose and manage treatment plans for patients at risk of developing a long-term condition (as appropriate).
• Diagnose and manage both acute and chronic conditions, integrating both drug and non-drug based treatment methods into a management plan.
• Prescribe and review medication for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with evidence based practice and national and practice protocols, and within scope of practice.
• Manage caseload of housebound chronic disease management patients.
• Work with patients in order to support compliance with and adherence to prescribed treatments. Provide information and advice on prescribed or over-the-counter medication on medication regimens, side-effects and interactions.
• Telephone triage as appropriate for clinics and home visits and provide access to GPs as necessary.
• Take part in clinics if and when needed and appropriate.
• Undertake home visits, manage referrals and admit patients when required.
• Take an active part in QOF management.
• Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assess the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care.
• Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles and apply principles of self-care. To give advice on Health Promotion and Health Education.
• To undertake Audits, Appraisals, Health Promotions and Teaching/Mentoring Staff.
• Implement and participate in vaccination programme as appropriate.

Job description Job responsibilities

This is a permanent full time position

Hours: 37.5 hours a week - Monday to Friday 9:00am until 5:00pm

You will be based at:

West Heath Surgery

194-196 West Heath Road

Birmingham

B31 3HB

The Paramedic is authorised to undertake treatments and procedures as directed by the GPs for which they are trained in, and which are within the College of Paramedic Guidelines and in line with the HCPC standards framework.

• To assess, diagnose, treat, refer or signpost patients/service users who attend the surgery with undifferentiated or undiagnosed condition relating to minor illness or minor injury.
• To coordinate telephone triage, taking clinical responsibility for all patients who have requested an urgent appointment.
• The role will provide a specialist Paramedic resource for health care professionals and service users, working in collaboration with other members of the Multidisciplinary Team.
• To work within the surgery, as an autonomous, accountable Paramedic, in the provision of a holistic approach for individuals including assessment, diagnosis and treatment to deliver quality patient services.
• The post holder will use advanced clinical skills to provide education to patients and service users, promoting self-care and empower them to make informed choices about their treatment.
• To perform any other clinical and clinical administrative duties where trained and determined safe to do so by the partners. This may include assisting with medical reports, safeguarding, and clinic support.

Key responsibilities

• You will act as an autonomous clinician, with the support and guidance from the GPs.
• Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate interventions/treatments for patients with complex needs.
• Proactively identify, diagnose and manage treatment plans for patients at risk of developing a long-term condition (as appropriate).
• Diagnose and manage both acute and chronic conditions, integrating both drug and non-drug based treatment methods into a management plan.
• Prescribe and review medication for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with evidence based practice and national and practice protocols, and within scope of practice.
• Manage caseload of housebound chronic disease management patients.
• Work with patients in order to support compliance with and adherence to prescribed treatments. Provide information and advice on prescribed or over-the-counter medication on medication regimens, side-effects and interactions.
• Telephone triage as appropriate for clinics and home visits and provide access to GPs as necessary.
• Take part in clinics if and when needed and appropriate.
• Undertake home visits, manage referrals and admit patients when required.
• Take an active part in QOF management.
• Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assess the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care.
• Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles and apply principles of self-care. To give advice on Health Promotion and Health Education.
• To undertake Audits, Appraisals, Health Promotions and Teaching/Mentoring Staff.
• Implement and participate in vaccination programme as appropriate.

Person Specification Experience Essential

• Experience within the NHS Ambulance Service or Primary Care
• Minor Illness Management

Desirable

• Telephone Triage
• Chronic Disease Management
• Audit
• Urdu and Punjabi languages would be desirable

Qualifications Essential

• BSc in Paramedic Science or IHCD Paramedic
• Paramedic Registration with the HCPC
• Five years post registration
• Evidence of CPD

Desirable

• Non-Medical Prescriber
• Long Term Conditions Qualifications
• Vaccination Qualifications
• Membership of College of Paramedic

Person Specification Experience Essential

• Experience within the NHS Ambulance Service or Primary Care
• Minor Illness Management

Desirable

• Telephone Triage
• Chronic Disease Management
• Audit
• Urdu and Punjabi languages would be desirable

Qualifications Essential

• BSc in Paramedic Science or IHCD Paramedic
• Paramedic Registration with the HCPC
• Five years post registration
• Evidence of CPD

Desirable

• Non-Medical Prescriber
• Long Term Conditions Qualifications
• Vaccination Qualifications
• Membership of College of Paramedic

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

South Doc Services

Address

West Heath Medical Centre

194-196 West Heath Road

Northfield

Birmingham

West Midlands

B31 3HB

Employer's website

http://southdocservices.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

South Doc Services

Address

West Heath Medical Centre

194-196 West Heath Road

Northfield

Birmingham

West Midlands

B31 3HB

Employer's website

http://southdocservices.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)