PCN Paramedic

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

Job summary

A major healthcare provider in Ipswich is seeking an experienced paramedic to join their team. This full-time role involves assessing and treating patients, promoting self-care, and collaborating with a multi-professional team. Candidates must have substantial paramedic experience and relevant qualifications. Flexible working hours and competitive pay offered.

Qualifications

• Registered paramedic with post-registration experience, preferably in primary care.
• Confidence in evaluating patient care and making decisions.
• Experience practicing autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Assess, manage, treat, refer patients with undiagnosed minor illnesses.
• Use advanced clinical skills to educate service users.
• Communicate effectively within the team for quality service delivery.

Skills

Assessment and treatment of patients

Communication skills

Experience with protocols and guidelines

Teamwork within a multi-professional team

Education

Registered Paramedic with HCPC registration

Completed ENP/ECP Minor Injuries and Minor Illness Level 6 course

Job description

Job summary

South Rural Primary Care Network (PCN) is seeking an experienced paramedic to join the team on a full-time basis, working 37.5 hours per week. The work schedule can be arranged over 4 or 5 days to accommodate the applicant. The role is based at the Holbrook and Shotley practice.

Candidates should have completed at least 2 years of consolidation as a newly qualified paramedic and have a minimum of 3 years' experience as a band 6 (or equivalent) paramedic.

As an autonomous, accountable paramedic working within the community, you will provide assessment, management, and treatment to patients. We welcome applications from experienced emergency care practitioners (ECP) or paramedics seeking a new challenge.

Main duties include:

1. Assess, manage, treat, refer, and/or signpost patients attending the surgery with undifferentiated or undiagnosed minor illnesses or injuries.
2. Use advanced clinical skills to educate service users, promoting self-care and informed decision-making.
3. Manage and treat patients presenting with minor illnesses.
4. Triages and treats patients, making referrals to other primary healthcare team members as needed.
5. Advise patients on general health and minor ailments.
6. Perform investigatory procedures as requested by patients or GPs.
7. Communicate effectively within the team to ensure quality service delivery.
8. Maintain accurate and up-to-date healthcare records.
9. Participate in mentoring, supervision, and CPD activities.
10. Contribute to team effectiveness and efficiency.
11. If qualified as a prescriber, prescribe or issue medications following policies, guidelines, and pathways.

About us

Our PCN serves 56,000 patients across rural Suffolk, including the practices at Bildeston Health Centre, Constable Country Medical Practice, Hadleigh Health Centre, The Holbrook and Shotley Surgery, and Needham Market Country Practice.

Details

Date posted: 25 August 2025

Pay scheme: Other

Salary: Depending on experience, up to £27.01 per hour

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 28838-1

Location: The Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP92QS

For more information, see the attached job specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications (Essential):

• Registered paramedic with current HCPC registration and post-registration experience, preferably in primary care.
• Completed ENP/ECP Minor Injuries and Minor Illness Level 6 course and is an AMLS/APLS provider.

Experience (Essential):

• Ability to assess, plan, treat, and refer patients effectively.
• Confidence in evaluating patient care.
• Experience working with protocols and guidelines.
• Excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
• Ability to make and communicate decisions clearly.
• Understanding of working within one's training parameters as per HCPC standards.
• Experience practicing autonomously and working within a multi-professional team.
• Broad knowledge of complex and common conditions in primary care for adults and children.

Additional Information

This role is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, requiring a DBS check for criminal convictions.

Applicants must hold current UK professional registration. Further details are available on the NHS Careers website.

Employer: Primary Care Careers

Address: The Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP92QS

Website: https://www.eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk/