Senior Paramedic - Primary Care (FCP Pathway)

West Suffolk Clinical Commissioning Group; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

South Rural PCN is recruiting an experienced Paramedic/FCP to join the Holbrook and Shotley practice. The role is full-time, with part-time considered for the right candidate, and is open to those with prior primary care experience.

Requirements include HCPC registration, primary care experience, and a two-year Consolidation of Learning, plus three years at Band 6 level. Prescribing qualification is desirable.

Qualifications

• Registered paramedic with current HCPC registration.
• Previous primary care experience essential.
• Two-year Consolidation of Learning period completed.
• Three years’ Band 6 paramedic experience preferred.
• Prescribing qualification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Respond to referrals and assess, diagnose and treat at first contact.
• Attend patients in practice or at home and conduct housebound rounds.
• Support on-the-day emergency patient services in the practice.
• Triage and prioritise patients using clinical history and examinations.
• Initiate treatment/referral and review effectiveness to improve outcomes.
• Maintain accurate clinical records efficiently.

Skills

HCPC registration

Primary care experience

Consolidation of Learning

Band 6 paramedic experience

Prescribing qualification desirable

Education

Registered paramedic credential

Job description

South Rural PCN is recruiting an experienced Paramedic/FCP to join the Holbrook and Shotley practice. The role is full-time, with part-time considered for the right candidate, and is open to those with prior primary care experience.

Requirements include HCPC registration, primary care experience, and a two-year Consolidation of Learning, plus three years at Band 6 level. Prescribing qualification is desirable.