Primary Care Paramedic

The Methodist Church in Britain; Nacton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension

6 weeks annual leave

Indemnity cover

Training support

Team events

Well-being room

Garden space

Visa sponsorship

Job summary

Burlington Primary Care is seeking a primary care paramedic or emergency care practitioner to join its general practice team. The role concentrates on clinical assessment, diagnosis and treatment in the practice and in patients' homes, with GP mentor lead.

Hours are full or part-time by agreement, within a 7.00am–6.30pm weekday window. Current HCPC registration is required, and visa sponsorship is considered.

Qualifications

• Current HCPC registration as a paramedic.
• Post-registration experience, ideally some in primary care.
• Recent ambulance, emergency or prehospital care experience.
• Primary care and community knowledge, including pathways and community services.
• Strong assessment and clinical decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Undertake clinical assessments, diagnostics and treatment in the practice or at patients' homes.
• Manage chronic disease.
• Interpret findings to relate them to possible diagnoses and priorities.
• Support triage and prioritisation, including emergencies.
• Provide paramedic leadership and quality improvement within the team.
• Integrate the practice with community services to improve access and workload.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Diagnostic reasoning

Triage and prioritisation

Autonomous decision-making

Communication

Education

HCPC registration as paramedic

Job description

Burlington Primary Care is recruiting a primary care paramedic or emergency care practitioner to work within its general practice team, reporting to a GP mentor lead. The post centres on clinical assessment, diagnosis and treatment, both in the practice and in patients' homes, along with support for triage and urgent need. Hours are full or part-time, to be agreed within 7.00am to 6.30pm on weekdays. Current HCPC registration is required, and visa sponsorship is considered.

What the job involves

• Undertake clinical assessments, diagnostics and treatment in the practice or at patients' homes
• Manage chronic disease
• Interpret normal and abnormal findings to relate them to possible diagnoses
• Support general practice staff with accurate triage and prioritisation, including emergencies
• Provide paramedic clinical leadership and quality improvement, managing parts of the QOF to enhance services
• Integrate the practice with community and local services to use skill mix, improve access and manage workload
• Identify signposting, referrals, hospital admissions and other services along the care pathway
• Advise patients and the public on healthy lifestyles, disease prevention and health promotion
• Maintain accurate, systematic patient records of interactions, care provided and adverse events
• Practise as an experienced practitioner within professional boundaries and competencies

What’s required

Registration & licences

• Current HCPC registration as a paramedic

Experience

• Post-registration experience, ideally some in primary care
• Recent ambulance, emergency or prehospital care experience
• Primary care and community knowledge, including pathways and community services

Skills & knowledge

• Strong assessment and clinical decision-making skills
• Competence in history taking, examination and assessment
• Ability to make autonomous decisions in a primary care setting
• Excellent verbal and written communication with patients and colleagues
• Competence in electronic patient records such as SystmOne or EMIS
• Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team

Other

• Basic life support and emergency care skills
• Ability to manage minor illness and injury safely
• Ability to provide patient education and advice
• Accurate clinical documentation and record-keeping
• Compassionate, patient-centred care that respects diverse backgrounds
• Team working, openness to new healthcare models and technology, and a drive for excellence

Nice to have

• Advanced clinical training, including Level 7 postgraduate study such as an MSc or PgD in Advanced Clinical Practice
• Independent prescribing (V300) qualification
• Minor illness or minor injury courses, or courses such as ALS, PHTLS/ITLS, safeguarding or mental health first aid
• Previous work in GP surgeries, urgent care or community teams
• Experience in minor illness clinics, chronic disease management or home visits
• ECG interpretation, phlebotomy, wound care or vaccinations
• Mentorship or practice educator experience
• Quality improvement, clinical audit, service evaluation or research

What’s offered

• NHS Pension with 14.38% employer contribution plus additional centrally funded contribution
• 6 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays
• Indemnity cover
• Support with training
• Monthly well-being and team building events
• Staff well-being room and an outside garden space with vegetable patch
• Salary based on core duties covered under the MMAPPPPSS Development Framework and existing experience
• Visa sponsorship considered