Paramedic

Job title:

Paramedic

Company

NHS

Job description

We are seeking a proactive and compassionate Paramedic to join our clinical team, primarily supporting community-based and housebound patients. You will enhance capacity for same-day care by working under GP supervision to deliver high-quality assessments, treatments, and referrals both remotely and in-person.Main duties of the jobConduct assessments, diagnoses, and treatments at first contact (home visits and in-practice). Triage and prioritise patients, including in emergency situations, using a structured clinical approach. Initiate appropriate treatments or referrals based on clinical findings and guidelines. Perform and interpret diagnostic tests to inform decision-making. Use clinical frameworks (e.g. NICE) to guide safe, effective care. Support anticipatory care planning and lead specific services (e.g. monitoring housebound elderly patients for diabetes or hypertension risk). Accurately document patient interactions and care delivered, including adverse events. Collaborate with the wider multidisciplinary team (MDT), including local authority and voluntary sector colleagues. Participate in audits, feedback cycles, and training to ensure safe, high quality service delivery.About usSaxonbrook Medical Centre is a progressive, multi-site practice serving over 20,000 patients in Crawley. Our multidisciplinary team includes GPs, Physician Associates, Paramedics, Pharmacists, Nurses, and Healthcare Assistants, supported by an excellent administrative workforce. As a teaching practice, we provide placements for medical students, physician associate students, and student nurses, fostering a culture of growth and continuous learning. We are an active member of our local Primary Care Network and work closely with Social Prescribers, Pharmacists, and First Contact Practitioners.DetailsDate posted27 June 2025Pay schemeOtherSalaryDepending on experienceContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Flexible workingReference numberA3035-25-0003Job locationsMaidenbower Surgery7 Maidenbower SquareCrawleyWest SussexRH10 7QHNorthgate Surgery – Cross Keys House14 Haslett Avenue WestCrawleyWest SussexRH101HSJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesConduct assessments, diagnoses, and treatments at first contact (home visits and in-practice). Triage and prioritise patients, including in emergency situations, using a structured clinical approach. Initiate appropriate treatments or referrals based on clinical findings and guidelines. Perform and interpret diagnostic tests to inform decision-making. Use clinical frameworks (e.g. NICE) to guide safe, effective care. Support anticipatory care planning and lead specific services (e.g. monitoring housebound elderly patients for diabetes or hypertension risk). Accurately document patient interactions and care delivered, including adverse events. Collaborate with the wider multidisciplinary team (MDT), including local authority and voluntary sector colleagues. Participate in audits, feedback cycles, and training to ensure safe, high quality service delivery. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesConduct assessments, diagnoses, and treatments at first contact (home visits and in-practice). Triage and prioritise patients, including in emergency situations, using a structured clinical approach. Initiate appropriate treatments or referrals based on clinical findings and guidelines. Perform and interpret diagnostic tests to inform decision-making. Use clinical frameworks (e.g. NICE) to guide safe, effective care. Support anticipatory care planning and lead specific services (e.g. monitoring housebound elderly patients for diabetes or hypertension risk). Accurately document patient interactions and care delivered, including adverse events. Collaborate with the wider multidisciplinary team (MDT), including local authority and voluntary sector colleagues. Participate in audits, feedback cycles, and training to ensure safe, high quality service delivery.Person SpecificationExperienceEssential

• Experience in autonomous clinical roles, ideally in minor injury/urgent care
• Strong clinical assessment and decision making abilities
• Familiarity with PGDs and non-medical prescribing
• Excellent team collaboration and communication
• Competence in using electronic patient record systems

Desirable

• Experience in A&E or similar emergency care
• ECG interpretation and social assessment skills
• Audit or research involvement
• Telephone triage proficiency
• Leadership experience
• Understanding of clinical governance, safeguarding, and health promotion

Qualities and Attributes and Other RequirementsEssential

• Essential
• Professional, empathetic, and proactive
• Able to work independently and collaboratively
• Demonstrates initiative and adaptability
• Role model within the team
• Full UK driving licence with business insurance
• Ability to undertake home visits
• Enhanced DBS clearance
• Immunisation in line with Department of Health guidance
• Comfortable managing sensitive and challenging situations (eg safeguarding, bereavement)

Desirable

• Desirable
• Motivates others and fosters a learning environment

QualificationsEssential

• Essential Qualifications & Registration
• HCPC registered Paramedic
• Evidence of continuous professional development
• Minimum 5 years post registration (2 years post-preceptorship and 3 years at Band 6 equivalent)

Desirable

• ENP/ECP Minor Injuries & Illness (Level 6)
• X-ray/IRMER course
• Teaching and assessing qualification
• BSc/MSc in relevant field

Person SpecificationExperienceEssential

• Experience in autonomous clinical roles, ideally in minor injury/urgent care
• Strong clinical assessment and decision making abilities
• Familiarity with PGDs and non-medical prescribing
• Excellent team collaboration and communication
• Competence in using electronic patient record systems

Desirable

• Experience in A&E or similar emergency care
• ECG interpretation and social assessment skills
• Audit or research involvement
• Telephone triage proficiency
• Leadership experience
• Understanding of clinical governance, safeguarding, and health promotion

Qualities and Attributes and Other RequirementsEssential

• Essential
• Professional, empathetic, and proactive
• Able to work independently and collaboratively
• Demonstrates initiative and adaptability
• Role model within the team
• Full UK driving licence with business insurance
• Ability to undertake home visits
• Enhanced DBS clearance
• Immunisation in line with Department of Health guidance
• Comfortable managing sensitive and challenging situations (eg safeguarding, bereavement)

Desirable

• Desirable
• Motivates others and fosters a learning environment

QualificationsEssential

• Essential Qualifications & Registration
• HCPC registered Paramedic
• Evidence of continuous professional development
• Minimum 5 years post registration (2 years post-preceptorship and 3 years at Band 6 equivalent)

Desirable

• ENP/ECP Minor Injuries & Illness (Level 6)
• X-ray/IRMER course
• Teaching and assessing qualification
• BSc/MSc in relevant field

Expected salary

Location

Crawley, West Sussex

Job date

Sun, 29 Jun 2025 07:37:09 GMT

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