First Contact Paramedic (FCP)

• Provide autonomous clinical assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for patients presenting with acute same day problems.
• Undertake home visits for housebound and vulnerable patients.
• Work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, reception staff, pharmacists, and the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Manage a varied caseload safely and effectively within scope of practice.
• Support care planning, admission avoidance, and appropriate onward referrals.
• Maintain accurate and contemporaneous clinical records using the practice clinical system.
• Contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives within the practice.

Essential

• Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) Paramedic registration.
• First Contact Paramedic qualification.
• Able to operate at an advanced level of clinical practice.
• Full UK driving license.
• Two years minimum experience as a Paramedic.

Essential

• Is a qualified First Contact Paramedic Level 6 registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Has experience in urgent care, community care, primary care, or emergency medicine.
• Demonstrates excellent communication and clinical decision-making skills.
• Is confident working independently while also valuing teamwork.
• Has a compassionate, patient-centred approach.
• Holds a full UK driving licence.

Desirable

• Experience working in Primary Care, aware of common chronic and acute illnesses in a GP setting.
• Evidence of working across organizational boundaries within health and social care.
• Independent thinker with good judgement, problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Clear communicator with excellent writing, report writing and presentation skills; capable of constructing and delivering clear ideas and concepts concisely and accurately for diverse audiences.