PCN Paramedic

NHS

  • Woodville, Derbyshire
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 8 days ago
To provide a high-quality service to the patients of Swadlincote Primary Care Network (PCN); diagnosing and treating patients while working within defined procedures and protocols as laid down by senior clinicians within the PCN.To work as part of a clinical team, including Advanced Nurse Practitioners, a Paramedic, Social Prescribers and Mental Health Practitioners based at Ragsdale House at Woodville and across Practices in the PCN as and when required.To be responsible for seeing patients from the PCN base at Ragsdale House and across the five practice sites as and when required and for visiting patients in their place of residence as and when required, who present with a wide range of minor illness, urgent and same day requests for treatment, providing care for the presenting patient. Assess and triage patients, including same day triage, and as appropriate provide definitive treatment, or make necessary referrals to other members of the primary care team.The post holder will need to demonstrate safe, clinical decision-making and expert care, including assessment and diagnostic skills. There will be the need to prioritise and triage the needs of patients accordingly making any necessary referrals for investigations in the appropriate manner.Main duties of the jobProvide assessment, diagnosis, and treatment at first point of contact by attending to patients according to their needs either in the PCN base of Ragsdale House, Woodville, in the PCNs Practices or patients homes.Act as an autonomous clinician, with the support and guidance from the GPsDiagnose 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 needsTelephone triage as appropriate for clinics and home visits and provide access to GPs as necessary.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.Advise and support members of the public on healthy lifestyles, health promotion and disease prevention.Provide clinical advice to other members of the team where appropriate.About usWe are an established forward thinking PCN with a team of five GP practices within the small demographic area of Swadlincote, holding a list size of approximately 58,000. Our PCN Team currently consists of an ANP, a Paramedic, 5 Nurse Associates, 2 Social Prescribers, 5 Health and Wellbeing Coaches, 2 Mental Health Practitioners, 5 Clinical Pharmacists and 7 Care Co-Ordinators along with a Leadership Team consisting of the Clinical Director, Deputy Clinical Director and PCN Manager.We also have a well-established home visiting service team that work from the PCN site which includes GPs, Advanced Clinical Practitioners and Enhanced Care Practitioners.You will be well supported by the Network Leadership Team as well as by the individual practice staff. We are a hardworking friendly and supportive team that puts patient need and staff wellbeing at the heart of everything we do.We provide in house mentorship and training in order to allow staff to develop their skills, knowledge and confidence in a safe and supportive environment.Benefits of working with Swadlincote PCN
  • Collaborative working with the Leadership Team, The Board, Practice Managers and other stakeholders
  • A highly supportive working environment focusing on your professional and personal wellbeing.
  • Well-established forward thinking PCN within the locality
  • Access to NHS pension Scheme
  • Although we do not follow Agenda for Change terms and conditions your holiday allowance will be in line with Agenda for Change.
DetailsDate posted26 August 2025Pay schemeOtherSalaryDepending on experienceContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference numberA5707-25-0002Job locationsRagsdale House138 Burton RoadWoodvilleDerbyshireDE11 7JGJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesProvide assessment, diagnosis, and treatment at first point of contact by attending to patients according to their needs either in the PCN base of Ragsdale House, Woodville, in the PCNs Practices or patients homes.Act as an autonomous clinician, with the support and guidance from the GPsDiagnose 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 needsTelephone triage as appropriate for clinics and home visits and provide access to GPs as necessary.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.Advise and support members of the public on healthy lifestyles, health promotion and disease prevention.Provide clinical advice to other members of the team where appropriate.Responsibilities underpinning the role:To develop and facilitate a good working relationship with PCN staff, Practice and community teams.To plan and organise own workload, and to support colleagues as well as patients and carers.To attend meetings of relevance as agreed with the post holders line management.To undertake any other duties commensurate with the post holders grade as agreed with the post holders line manager. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesProvide assessment, diagnosis, and treatment at first point of contact by attending to patients according to their needs either in the PCN base of Ragsdale House, Woodville, in the PCNs Practices or patients homes.Act as an autonomous clinician, with the support and guidance from the GPsDiagnose 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 needsTelephone triage as appropriate for clinics and home visits and provide access to GPs as necessary.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.Advise and support members of the public on healthy lifestyles, health promotion and disease prevention.Provide clinical advice to other members of the team where appropriate.Responsibilities underpinning the role:To develop and facilitate a good working relationship with PCN staff, Practice and community teams.To plan and organise own workload, and to support colleagues as well as patients and carers.To attend meetings of relevance as agreed with the post holders line management.To undertake any other duties commensurate with the post holders grade as agreed with the post holders line manager.Person SpecificationExperienceEssential
  • a. Has completed a two-year Consolidation of Learning period as a
  • newly qualified Paramedic.
  • b. Has a further three years experience as a band 6 (or equivalent)
  • Paramedic.
Desirable
  • - Experience of using clinical systems/SystmOne.
  • - IT skills
Further Requirements of the RoleEssential
  • Within six months of the commencement of employment the successful candidate must have completed and been signed off formally within the clinical pillar competencies of the paramedic FCP/AP roadmap to practice.
QualificationsEssential
  • a. Educated to degree/diploma level in Paramedicine or equivalent
  • experience.
  • b. Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
Person SpecificationExperienceEssential
  • a. Has completed a two-year Consolidation of Learning period as a
  • newly qualified Paramedic.
  • b. Has a further three years experience as a band 6 (or equivalent)
  • Paramedic.
Desirable
  • - Experience of using clinical systems/SystmOne.
  • - IT skills
Further Requirements of the RoleEssential
  • Within six months of the commencement of employment the successful candidate must have completed and been signed off formally within the clinical pillar competencies of the paramedic FCP/AP roadmap to practice.
QualificationsEssential
  • a. Educated to degree/diploma level in Paramedicine or equivalent
  • experience.
  • b. Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)

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