Job summary
The Paramedic will work autonomously within the Rural Warwickshire North PCN as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide advanced clinical assessment, triage, treatment, and care to patients in a primary care setting. This role includes managing undifferentiated presentations, supporting long-term condition management, and reducing demand on GPs through skilled clinical input and urgent care provision.
Main duties of the job
The Paramedic will be responsible for providing
autonomous, advanced clinical care to patients presenting with undifferentiated
conditions. This includes conducting clinical assessments, managing acute and
chronic conditions, and undertaking home visits when required. The postholder
will work independently within their scope of practice and support the PCNs
goals of delivering integrated, patient-centred care.
The role will contribute to improving capacity,
reducing health inequalities, supporting frailty and chronic disease
management, and enhancing same-day access to care. In addition, the Paramedic
will engage in service development, clinical audits, and population health
initiatives to support the wider objectives of the Primary Care Network.
About us
We are a Primary Care Network (PCN) of five practices working together with a range of local providers, including primary care, community services, social care, and the voluntary sector, to offer more personalized, coordinated health and social care to their local populations.
Our PCN comprises of 35k+ patients over the five practices, making us large enough to provide resilience and support the development of integrated teams.
Link to our Website:
https://ruralwarwickshirenorthpcn.nhs.uk/
The aims of a networks are to:
- Protect, improve, and extend local General Practice through greater organisational scale to provide convenient high quality, comprehensive and integrated services.
- Enhance the skills and flexibility of the General Practice workforce to meet population and service needs with programmes of continuing professional development.
- Work and collaborate with others to innovate in service provision, building on new technologies and recognising lifestyle choices of service users in the way in which they wish to access care.
- Ensure that all we do is valuable, both for the taxpayer and service user and for those investing their time and money into the PCN.
- Operate ethically, with accountability, probity, and fairness at the heart of the organisation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Key Responsibilities:
Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments during home visits to patients with varying medical needs. Provide immediate care, treatment, and advice within the scope of paramedic practice. Make independent clinical decisions based on assessment findings, patient history, and clinical guidelines. Manage patient safety and welfare during lone working, adhering to all relevant policies and procedures. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams and escalate concerns when necessary. Document patient interactions and clinical findings accurately and timely. Promote patient-centered care, respecting confidentiality and dignity at all times. Participate in ongoing professional development and maintain registration requirements. Support health promotion and prevention initiatives during home visits.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC Registered Paramedic; BSc in Paramedic Science (or equivalent).
- Minimum 2 years post-registration clinical experience.
- Ability to assess, triage, diagnose, and treat patients independently.
- Strong understanding of clinical guidelines and pathways.
- Excellent communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and time management skills.
Desirable
- Independent Prescriber or working towards it.
- Experience in a primary care, urgent care, or PCN setting.
- Experience with EMIS or similar clinical systems.
- Knowledge of QOF, frailty management, and local services.
- Flexible, proactive, and committed to continuous improvement.
- Strong clinical judgement and problem-solving skills.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Rural Warwickshire North Primary Care Network
Address
Dordon & Polesworth Group Practice
162 Long Street
Dordon
Tamworth
Staffordshire
B78 1QA
Employer's website
https://www.dordonsurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)