Primary Care Paramedic

• Chronic disease management - undertake clinical assessments, diagnostics, and treatment either in the practice or at a patients residence
• Provide diagnostics, including normal and abnormal findings to relate them to a possible diagnosis
• Support to general practice staff with regards to accurately triage and prioritising patients, including in emergency situations
• Provide clinical leadership as a paramedic, seek quality improvement, and manage some aspects of the quality and outcomes framework to enhance services
• Ensure that the practice integrates with community and local service providers to help utilise skill mix, improve patient outcomes, ensure better access to healthcare, and help manage workload
• Identify any signposting, referrals, hospital admission or any other services identified within the care/healthcare pathway
• Advise and provide support to members of the public/patients in leading healthy lifestyles, disease prevention and health promotion.
• Maintain, update and monitor accurate systematic patient records of patient interactions, clinical care provided including adverse events
• Fulfil the requirements of an experienced practitioner acting within his/her professional boundaries and competencies
• The role is pivotal to improving the quality of care and operational efficiencies so requires motivation and passion to deliver excellent service within general practice.

• Annual salary dependent on core duties covered as part of our MMAPPPPSS Development Framework and your existing experience
• Visa sponsorship considered
• NHS Pension with 14.38% employer contribution plus additional centrally funded contribution
• Indemnity cover
• 6 weeks annual leave + bank holidays
• Support with training
• Monthly well-being staff and team building events
• Staff well-being room as well as an outside garden space with vegetable patch

Desirable

• Advanced clinical training
• Postgraduate level (Level 7) typically a postgraduate diploma or MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice (ACP)
• Minor illness / minor injury courses
• Postgraduate or advanced practice courses, e.g., MSc Advanced Clinical Practice
• Independent prescribing (V300) qualification

Essential

• Compassionate caregiver: dedicated to providing top-notch care to every patient.
• Team enthusiast: you thrive in a team setting and contribute positively to our close-knit team.
• Innovator at heart: you're excited by the chance to implement new healthcare models and embrace technology to enhance patient outcomes.
• Cultural connector: you understand and respect the diverse backgrounds of our patients, offering care that meets their unique needs.
• Excellence seeker: you strive for excellence in everything you do.
• Clinical experience and skills
• Recent experience in ambulance services, emergency care, or prehospital care
• Strong assessment and clinical decision-making skills
• Primary care/community knowledge
• Understanding of primary care pathways and community services
• Ability to manage minor illnesses and injuries safely
• Competence in history taking, examination, and assessment
• Ability to make autonomous decisions in a primary care setting
• Basic life support and emergency care skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication with patients and colleagues
• Ability to provide patient education and advice
• Competence in electronic patient records (e.g., SystmOne, EMIS)
• Accurate clinical documentation and record-keeping
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team (MDT)

Desirable

• Previous work in GP surgeries, urgent care centres, or community teams
• Experience in minor illness/injury clinics, chronic disease management, or home visits
• ECG interpretation, phlebotomy, wound care, or vaccinations
• Mentorship or practice educator experience
• Quality improvement or audit projects
• Research / evidence-based practice
• Participation in clinical audits, service evaluation, or research
• Additional courses such as advanced life support, PHTLS/ITLS, safeguarding, mental health first aid