PCN Paramedic

TN United Kingdom; Great Dunmow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a self-motivated emergency care practitioner to join a dynamic primary care network. This role involves providing dedicated support across multiple general practices, enhancing patient care through advanced clinical skills. The position offers a part-time, flexible working arrangement, ideal for those seeking a new challenge in a supportive environment. Join a forward-thinking team committed to improving the health and wellbeing of the community while enjoying generous benefits, including NHS pension and flexible working hours.

Benefits

NHS Pension

Generous annual leave

Flexible working

Excellent transport links

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Registered paramedic with experience in emergency care.
• Advanced clinical skills for patient assessment and treatment.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic patient care as an autonomous paramedic.
• Work with multi-disciplinary teams to support patient needs.

Skills

Advanced clinical assessment skills

Decision-making skills

Verbal communication skills

Non-verbal communication skills

Ability to work autonomously

Ability to work as part of a team

Experience working with protocols and guidelines

Education

Registered Paramedic with HCPC registration

Post-registration experience

Job description

South Uttlesford Primary Care Network has an exciting opportunity for a self-motivated and forward-thinking emergency care practitioner (ECP) / paramedic, to provide dedicated support to our 4 general practices and the local population. The role is offered on a part-time basis for 18 hours per week, over 2 days, for a 2-year fixed-term contract with the possibility of further extension.

You will operate across a neighbourhood of practices, providing specialist paramedic resources and supporting the delivery of PCN service objectives within a surgery setting.

Main Responsibilities:

1. Work as an autonomous, accountable paramedic, providing a holistic approach, including assessment, diagnosis, and treatment to deliver high-quality patient services.
2. Work closely with, and as part of, a wider multi-disciplinary PCN workforce including pharmacists and social prescribers.
3. Use advanced clinical skills to educate patients, promote self-care, and empower them to make informed choices about their treatment.
4. Assess, diagnose, treat, refer, or signpost patients with undifferentiated or undiagnosed conditions relating to minor illness or injury, supported by senior clinicians as needed.

About the Candidate

If you are an experienced emergency care practitioner (ECP)/paramedic seeking a new challenge, we would love to hear from you. Previous primary care experience is not essential; applications from those working in other settings are welcome.

• Be a registered paramedic with current HCPC registration and post-registration experience, ideally with some in primary care.
• Possess advanced clinical assessment, reasoning, and decision-making skills.
• Have advanced clinical practical skills.
• Post-registration experience in at least two of the following: GP/Minor illness, walk-in centre, A&E, GP out of hours, or ambulance service.
• Ability to effectively assess, plan, treat, and refer patients.
• Confident in evaluating patient care.
• Experience working with protocols and guidelines.
• Excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
• Ability to make clear decisions and communicate effectively.
• Understanding of working within the parameters of one's training and the HCPC guidelines.
• Experience of autonomous practice and multi-professional team working.
• Ability to work flexibly in core hours to meet service needs.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.

Desirable:

• Experience working within a primary care setting.
• Working towards advanced clinical practitioner status.
• Mentorship or supervisory skills training.

About Us

South Uttlesford PCN comprises 4 general practices working with local health and social care organisations to improve the health and wellbeing of the local population.

We offer:

• NHS Pension
• Generous annual leave
• Flexible working
• Excellent transport links
• Supportive working environment in general practice

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and a disclosure check will be required.