Senior Paramedic Lead: Clinical Leadership & Mentorship

NHS; Sutton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the United Kingdom seeks a Lead Paramedic to oversee clinical practices and support the paramedic team. The role requires strong leadership skills and significant experience in urgent or community care. Responsibilities include managing clinical governance, providing mentorship, and ensuring high-quality patient care. Candidates must hold a Paramedic qualification and possess excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.

Qualifications

• Significant post-registration experience of at least 5 years in primary, urgent, or community care.
• Experience working in a Primary Care Network or multi-professional team.
• Ability to work autonomously in complex clinical situations.

Responsibilities

• Provide line management and clinical leadership to Paramedics and Coordinators.
• Ensure safe triage, assessment, and decision-making.
• Lead clinical audits and promote continuous service improvement.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Supervision

Triage and assessment

Education

Diploma or degree with UK professional registration as a Paramedic

Postgraduate qualification relevant to advanced or community practice

Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) qualification or working towards it

Job description

A leading healthcare provider in the United Kingdom seeks a Lead Paramedic to oversee clinical practices and support the paramedic team. The role requires strong leadership skills and significant experience in urgent or community care. Responsibilities include managing clinical governance, providing mentorship, and ensuring high-quality patient care. Candidates must hold a Paramedic qualification and possess excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.