PCN Paramedic

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Taunton (MA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd is seeking a Clinical Practitioner to join the PCN team, delivering care across acute, urgent and long-term presentations. You will conduct same-day appointments and home visits, working autonomously within clinical protocols and escalating to GPs as needed.

Role involves MDT collaboration with GPs, nurses and pharmacists, accurate coding in SystmOne, governance, CPD, and participation in ARRS governance and audits.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, treat and manage patients with acute, urgent and long-term conditions.
• Undertake same-day appointments and home visits across the PCN.
• Record patient activity on the clinical system (SystmOne).
• Maintain HCPC registration and PCN governance compliance.

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities Assess, diagnose, treat, and manage patients presenting with a range of acute, urgent, and long-term conditions. Undertake same-day appointments and home visits across the PCN. Work autonomously within agreed clinical protocols, escalating to GPs or senior clinicians where appropriate. Identify red flags and refer patients appropriately to secondary care, community services, or emergency services. Prescribe medications (where appropriately qualified and authorised) in line with local and national policy. Support admission avoidance and proactive patient management. Contribute to improved access and continuity of care within the PCN.

Multidisciplinary Team Working

Work as an integral member of the PCN multidisciplinary team (MDT), including GPs, nurses, pharmacists, and allied health professionals. Participate in MDT meetings, clinical supervision, and PCN forums as required. Communicate effectively with individual member practices regarding patient care and service delivery.

Operational Responsibilities

Deliver services across one of the PCN practice sites, in line with agreed rotas and service models. Record all patient activity accurately and contemporaneously on the clinical system - SystmOne. Ensure all patient contacts are appropriately coded and recorded to support ARRS reporting and funding assurance. Adhere to PCN and practice policies, including lone working, safeguarding, infection control, and zero tolerance.

Clinical Governance & Quality

Maintain professional registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). Work within the ARRS role scope and PCN governance arrangements. Participate in clinical audit, quality improvement activity, and learning events. Comply with information governance, safeguarding, and health & safety requirements. Participate in incident reporting and reflective learning.

Education, Training & Development

Maintain ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in line with HCPC requirements. Participate in appraisal, supervision, and PCN development programmes. Support training and development of colleagues where appropriate.