Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Paramedic to join the Shrewsbury Primary Care Network Home Visiting Service.

The position would suit an experienced Paramedic looking to make the move to primary care, with a fully structured and supported development programme. The role is funded by the ARRS scheme and requires all Paramedics to work towards a First Contact Practitioner Portfolio or Level 7 study, which is fully funded and supported by the network and ICB.

As part of the working week the Paramedic will benefit from at least one session per week working within a GP practice running a minor illness/triage clinic with supervision. This is specifically to support development as predominantly the role will involve lone working home visiting shifts. Joint education sessions by lead PCN clinicians will also be facilitated.

The Paramedic will be supported by a lead Paramedic/fully qualified ACP, and dedicated Care Coordinator.

Main duties of the job
The post holder acting within their professional boundaries will provide clinical assessment and management of patients in their own home. These patients will have been triaged and identified as requiring a home visit by a clinician at their own GP practice prior to the visit. A referral template will be generated by the referring clinician. The post holder may also be required to see, assess and manage patients with urgent health conditions within a GP practice clinic setting as part of their development programme.

About us
Shrewsbury PCN is a large and well-established PCN, bringing together 11 GP practices and serving more than 105,000 people across Shrewsbury and the surrounding area.

We are a supportive, collaborative and forward-thinking organisation with a strong reputation across our local health and care system. Our people are central to our success. We want colleagues to feel valued, empowered to make a difference and supported to develop, with access to training, professional development and opportunities to broaden their skills and experience.

You will be part of a well-established Paramedic Home Visiting Team, supported through regular team meetings, case-based discussions and clinical supervision. Working within a multidisciplinary PCN, you will have access to a broad network of clinical expertise including Pharmacists, Mental Health Practitioners as well as Dementia, Safeguarding and Frailty Care Coordinators to name a few, helping you deliver high quality patient care whilst continuing to develop your skills and knowledge.

Details
Date posted: 20 October 2026
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: £41,062 to £45,996 a year, DOE
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Reference number: A5355-26-0011
Job locations: Morgan Place, Anchorage Avenue, Shrewsbury Business Park, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY2 6FG, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
The post holder will be an experienced clinician, who, acting within their professional boundaries will provide clinical assessment and management of patients in their own home. These patients will have been triaged and identified as requiring a home visit by a clinician at their own GP practice prior to the visit. A referral template will be generated by the referring clinician. The post holder may also be required to see, assess and manage patients with urgent health conditions within a GP practice clinic setting as part of their development programme.

The post holder will provide and maintain a high standard of care for patients as well as providing support to the GPs and other members of the primary health care team. They will be supported by a skill mixed team. They will work with the community, as an autonomous, accountable, Paramedic Practitioner. The primary responsibilities will include:

• To holistically assess, diagnose, treat or signpost patients/service users who require a home visit with undifferentiated or undiagnosed conditions.
• To be confident in admitting patients to secondary care via the Care Co-ordination Centre and in referring to other agreed pathways where appropriate.
• If the post holder has completed an independent prescribing qualification, they will be required to safely prescribe for a range of common, urgent conditions in line with their personal formulary.
• To identify the limitations of their own practice and liaise with senior colleagues where these limitations have been reached to ensure good quality patient care is maintained.
• To use advanced clinical skills to provide education to patients, promoting self-care and empower them to make informed choices about their treatment.
• Ongoing contribution to service development, transformation and improvement:

• Mentorship and supervision of junior colleagues and peers.
• Identifying own learning needs and proactively addressing these where appropriate. Engaging with formal and informal development activities.
• Be open to learning from other professionals including from General Practice and Nursing teams to expand their scope of practice.
• To have completed a First Contact Practitioner, Paramedic Portfolio, or equivalent level 7 qualification, including non-medical Prescribing or, be willing to undertake the FCP Portfolio or equivalent level 7 study with the full support of the Primary Care Network and ICB funding.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Accurately and professionally document all patient contacts, following all relevant organisational policy and procedure.
• Take responsibility for the safe storage and administration of drugs and equipment.
• Participate in setting and monitoring standards to ensure effective care and delivery of evidence based practice.
• Ensure that professional standards are maintained and within the guidance by the Department of Health, the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the College of Paramedics (COP).

Team Working

• Understand own role and scope in the organisation and identify how this may develop over time.
• Work as an effective and responsible team member, supporting others and exploring the mechanisms to develop new ways of working.
• Where involved in delegation of tasks, delegate clearly and appropriately, adopting the principles of safe practice and assessment of competence of those taking on delegated duties.
• Ensure clear understanding and utilisation of referral mechanisms within the practice.
• Prioritise own workload and ensure effective time-management strategies are embedded in own practice.
• Work effectively with others to clearly define values, direction and policies impacting upon care delivery.
• Working with the wider Multidisciplinary team to provide a holistic approach to care.

Communication

• Demonstrate sensitive communication styles to ensure patients are fully informed and consent to treatment.
• Communicate effectively with patients and carers, recognising the need for alternative methods of communication to overcome different levels of understanding, cultural background and preferred ways of communicating.
• Utilise communication skills to support patients to adhere to prescribed treatment regimes.
• Anticipate barriers to communication and take action to improve communication.
• Maintain effective communication with individuals and groups within the practice environment and with external stakeholders.

Management of Risk

• Manage and assess risk within the areas of responsibility, ensuring adequate measures are in place to protect staff and patients.
• Be confident undertaking lone working sessions.
• Undertake mandatory and statutory training.
• Apply policies that reduce environmental health risks, are culturally sensitive and increase access to health care for all.

Delivering a Quality Service

• Recognise and work within own competence and professional code of conduct and other requirements as regulated by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the College of Paramedics (COP) and to ensure familiarity with and adherence to those requirements.
• Produce accurate, contemporaneous and complete records of patient consultation, consistent with legislation, policies and procedures.
• Prioritise, organise and manage own workload in a manner that maintains and promotes quality.
• Deliver care according to the NSF and the National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) guidelines and evidence-based care.
• Evaluate the patient response to health care provision and the effectiveness of care.
• Support and participate in shared learning.
• Participate in the management and review of patient complaints, and identify learning from clinical incidents and near-miss events using a structured framework (e.g. root cause analysis).
• Participate in the performance monitoring review of the service, providing feedback as appropriate.
• Work within policies relating to domestic violence, vulnerable adults, substance abuse and addictive behaviour, and refer as appropriate.

This job description is intended as a basic guide to the scope and responsibilities of the post and is not exhaustive. It will be subject to regular review and amendment as necessary in consultation with the post holder.

Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills (Essential)

• Knowledge of pre-hospital and community-based care
• Knowledge and understanding of current health and social care agendas
• Excellent clinical assessment and decision-making skills
• Strong organisational and workload management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to professionally challenge and advocate on behalf of patients
• Accurate record keeping and documentation skills
• Understanding of confidentiality, information governance and data protection requirements

Knowledge and Skills (Desirable)

• Knowledge and experience of long-term conditions

Experience (Essential)

• Minimum of 3 years' post-registration experience
• Experience of supporting patients with acute or urgent presentations
• Experience of working across a variety of multidisciplinary teams
• Experience in using clinical and patient record systems
• Proven ability to work autonomously and as part of a team

Experience (Desirable)

• Experience of working within Primary Care
• Clinical audit experience

Other Requirements (Essential)

• Right to work in the UK and willingness to undertake pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced DBS check
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes
• Willingness to travel across PCN sites and undertake home visits

Personal Qualities (Essential)

• Compassionate and patient-centred approach
• Professional, reliable and accountable
• Able to work with initiative and make sound judgements
• Flexible and adaptable to changing service demands
• Committed to learning and continuous professional development
• Able to build effective working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders

Qualifications (Essential)

• Paramedic Practitioner qualification and HCPC Registration, registered clinician and registered with regulatory body
• Evidence of CPD

Qualifications (Desirable)

• Formal teaching or mentoring qualification
• Level 7 study or evidence of recent HEI study

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.

Employer details
Employer name: Shrewsbury Primary Care Network
Address: Morgan Place, Anchorage Avenue, Shrewsbury Business Park, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY2 6FG, United Kingdom
Employer's website: http://www.shrewsburypcn.co.uk/

For questions about the job, contact: Shrewsbury PCN People Manager, Yasmin Dunn, yasmin.dunn1@nhs.net

The closing date is 03 November 2026.