Job summary
We are looking to recruit a dedicated and experienced Paramedic to join our PCN based in Glossop for 30 hours a week.

The successful candidate will work flexibly as part of a multidisciplinary team to assess, diagnose, and treat patients presenting with a wide range of minor illnesses and urgent care needs in clinics across our four practices. You will play a key role in improving access to clinical services, supporting chronic disease management, and contributing to the overall health and wellbeing of the local patient population.

Please note we reserve the right to close the application window early.

Main duties of the job
The Paramedic will act as a specialist clinical resource, working autonomously and flexibly within the PCN practices to assess, diagnose, treat, refer, or signpost patients presenting with undifferentiated or undiagnosed conditions related to minor illness or injury. Collaborating closely with the wider multidisciplinary team, the role involves delivering holistic, patient-centred care, supporting self-care and informed decision-making.

The post holder will also be required to carry out home visits as and when required and must have access to a vehicle.

About us
Glossop PCN is committed to delivering outstanding clinical services to our NHS patients. We pride ourselves on providing compassionate, patient focused care from the first point of contact through to diagnosis and treatment. We promote a respectful and inclusive working environment and believe that our patients come first in everything we do.

Job responsibilities
Clinical:

• Provide assessment, diagnosis and treatment at first point of contact by attending to patients according to their needs. Majority of patient contact will be in clinics at practice, home visits will be as and when required
• Act as an autonomous clinician, with the support and guidance from the GPs
• Proactively identify, diagnose and manage treatment plans for patients at risk of developing a long-term condition (as appropriate)
• Diagnose and manage both acute and chronic conditions, integrating both drug and non-drug based treatment methods into a management plan
• Accurately triage and prioritise patients, including in emergency situations, demonstrating the use of a variety of techniques to elicit the history of an event/illness, including past medical and drug history
• Recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs
• Evaluate clinical information from examination and history taking and initiate appropriate treatment and / or referral, including admission to hospital if required
• Signpost appropriately to other services in the identified healthcare pathway and to refer patients to appropriate care settings, within locally agreed healthcare pathways
• Maintain accurate and systematic documentation of patient interactions and clinical care provided, including adverse events
• Advice and support members of the public on healthy lifestyles, health promotion and disease prevention

Professional:

• Input to and extract information from clinical IT system
• Work collaboratively with other members of the health care team such as the, staff in Care Homes, Ambulance Service, and Secondary Care etc
• Ensure that the wellbeing of patients and staff is maintained in accordance with Practice and PCN policies. To undertake clinical audits in line with the organisations clinical audit plan, and to participate as required in equipment testing and other research
• Contribute to the analysis of information to inform future development of the service
• Participate and contribute to clinical meetings
• Identify risks to service provision and highlight them to the Clinical Lead
• Work within the requirements of Data Protection legislation as it applies to patient records
• Adhere to HCPC Code of Professional Conduct and at all times practice within the scope of professional practice
• Maintain current professional registration and indemnity

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• HCPC Registration: Must be a registered Paramedic with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Recognised Paramedic Qualification:
• BSc (Hons) in Paramedic Science, or
• DipHE in Paramedic Practice (for those qualified before degree-level entry became standard).
• Proven ability to work flexibly to suit the needs of the PCN.

Experience
Essential

• Evidence of working in a community/primary care setting

Knowledge
Essential

• Understanding of health and social care processes
• Understanding of social determinants of health and how these can be addressed with patients
• High levels of health literacy
• Awareness of local services and resources for individuals, carers and families

Desirable

• Knowledge of a range of technology and digital tools that can be used support health and wellbeing
• Sound understanding of disease prevention (primary, secondary and tertiary) and how patients can build prevention into their lifestyle
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office and Emis
• Understanding of current issues facing the NHS

Skills
Essential

• Able to provide clear and useful guidance and reports on complex matters to stakeholders at all levels
• Evidence of excellent clinical record keeping
• Ability to support patients during acute episodes of illness and to self-manage long term conditions where feasible.
• Evidence of excellent communication skills including diplomatic and negotiation skills
• Able to work under pressure and to meet deadlines
• Able to articulate personal development needs
• Ability to reflect & appraise own performance
• Ability to relate to people from differing backgrounds.

Desirable

• Excellent motivational and influencing skills

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.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).