Job summary
Kingsway Surgery are a large practice of approx. 14,000 patients and we are looking for a Prescribing Paramedic to join our practice for maternity cover working Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 7hrs a day.

We work out of Crouch Vale Medical Centre in South Woodham Ferrers, we have 2 supportive GP Partners, 4 salaried GPs, 2 ANPs, 1 Nurse Prescriber, 1Prescribing Paramedic, 3 Practice Nurses, 1 HCA and 1 Phlebotomist helping us care for our patients.

They are supported by our Administrative team consisting of 10 receptionists, 2 secretaries, 2 prescription clerks, 2 workflow and scanning clerks, an assistant practice manager and practice manager.

The role will include the following but is not limited to:

• Assessment, diagnosis and treatment of minor illnesses.
• Prescribing medication when required.
• Completing referrals when required.
• Requesting blood tests via ICE and following up results with patients.
• Requesting X-rays MUST have IMER training for X-rays.
• Requesting USS and following up results with patients.
• Working within the medicine management prescribing guidelines.
• Completing QoF alerts as needed.

We are Systmone surgery using Ardens templates and a total triage system.

Experience is very important and we reserve the right to close the job advert earlier than stated should the right candidate be appointed.

Main duties of the job
The role will include the following but is not limited to:

• Assessment, diagnosis and treatment of minor illnesses.
• Must be able to prescribe medication when required .
• Completing referrals when required.
• Requesting blood tests via ICE and following up results with patients.
• Requesting X-rays IMER training for X-rays can be completed whilst working in the role.
• Requesting USS and following up results with patients.
• Working within the medicine management prescribing guidelines.
• Completing QoF alerts as needed.

About us
Kingsway Surgery are a large practice of approx. 14,000 patients and we are looking for a Prescribing Paramedic to join our practice for maternity cover working Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 7hrs a day.

We work out of Crouch Vale Medical Centre in South Woodham Ferrers, we have 2 supportive GP Partners, 4 salaried GPs, 2 ANPs, 1 Nurse Prescriber, 1Prescribing Paramedic, 3 Practice Nurses, 1 HCA and 1 Phlebotomist helping us care for our patients.

They are supported by our Administrative team consisting of 10 receptionists, 2 secretaries, 2 prescription clerks, 2 workflow and scanning clerks, an assistant practice manager and practice manager.

Details
Date posted: 02 July 2026
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: Depending on experience
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: A6002-26-0005
Job locations: Crouch Vale Medical Centre, Burnham Road, South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, CM3 5QP, United Kingdom

Job description
Job responsibilities
Must have an active registration.
Must have statutory training up to date where possible.
DBS review required.
Must have prescribing qualification.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Registered Paramedic with minor illness experience and prescribing qualification.

Desirable

• HCPC
• Independent prescriber qualification

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).

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.

Employer details
Employer name: Kingsway Surgery
Address: Crouch Vale Medical Centre, Burnham Road, South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, CM3 5QP, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Practice Manager, Janice Nightingale, janice.nightingale@nhs.net, 01245321391