Paramedic

NHS

  • Thamesmead, South East London
  • £53,172 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 7 hours ago
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFEWe have an exciting opportunity for a Paramedic to join our Primary Care team at HMP Thameside, a category B Prison located in Greenwich, South-East London. In this role you'll be working with a multi-disciplinary team that will support you and help you succeed.HoursThe site currently offers a 24-hour service and shift patternsMonday to SundayDays: 7.00 - 19:30 Nights: 19:00 - 07:30 You will be working on a 4 week rolling rota, including weekends and nights.SalaryThis position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to £53,172 per annum - depending on experience.How will we support you?Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training courseCompetency frameworkRegional and national career development opportunitiesOur bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needsSupport from the wider teamCandidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.Main duties of the jobAs a Paramedic, your responsibilities will vary. You will
  • Provide outstanding evidence based case to our patients seeking out, listening to and acting on their feedback so that care is personalised and informed by what matters to them - focussing on emergency and unplanned care to patients with both primary care and acute care needs.
  • Deliver non-judgemental care, building therapeutic relationships and promoting professional boundaries.
  • Playing an active part in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the patients care following our policies, procedures and always considering safeguarding.
If you are interested in career development, we have a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience, which include both internal and external options for development and learning.It doesnt stop there we also offer:
  • Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
  • Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development
  • 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it
About usThe Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. Were the UKs leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of their background.Practice Plus Groups purpose is to Unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values:
  • we treat patients and each other as we would like to be treated
  • we act with integrity
  • we embrace diversity
  • we strive to do things better together
We are looking for caring, compassionate but also driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for a fair and inclusive healthcare access to all. Requirements
  • Current professional registration (HCPC)
  • Proven experience in either: Accident & Emergency, Primary Care environments or Minor injuries / illness
  • Evidence of continued professional development
  • A non-judgmental and compassionate approach
Although not essential ideal applicants would have experience in a hospital, community or prison environment.Secure environments are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If youre looking for a role where you can develop your existing healthcare skills and learn something new every day in an environment that never stands still, then this could be the right opportunity for you.DetailsDate posted03 September 2025Pay schemeOtherSalaryDepending on experience Up to £53,172 per annumContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number12086-2Job locationsHMP ThamesideGriffin Manor WayLondonSE28 0FJJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesAs a paramedic you will;Provide outstanding evidence based case to our patients seeking out, listening to and acting on their feedback so that care is personalised and informed by what matters to them - focussing on emergency and unplanned care to patients with both primary care and acute care needs.Deliver non-judgemental care, building therapeutic relationships and promoting professional boundaries. Playing an active part in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the patients care following our policies, procedures and always considering safeguarding.Inspire excellence by forging strong links within our teams, our partners and stakeholders and providing a service that people can trust, feel safe within and feel proud of.Promote best practice, clinical supervision, evidence based care and continuous quality improvement embedding a culture of reflection and shared learning.Share knowledge, skills and expertise to ensure safe care, build strong multi-disciplinary teams of clinical and non-clinical colleagues and support each other to do a great job.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesAs a paramedic you will;Provide outstanding evidence based case to our patients seeking out, listening to and acting on their feedback so that care is personalised and informed by what matters to them - focussing on emergency and unplanned care to patients with both primary care and acute care needs.Deliver non-judgemental care, building therapeutic relationships and promoting professional boundaries. Playing an active part in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the patients care following our policies, procedures and always considering safeguarding.Inspire excellence by forging strong links within our teams, our partners and stakeholders and providing a service that people can trust, feel safe within and feel proud of.Promote best practice, clinical supervision, evidence based care and continuous quality improvement embedding a culture of reflection and shared learning.Share knowledge, skills and expertise to ensure safe care, build strong multi-disciplinary teams of clinical and non-clinical colleagues and support each other to do a great job.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
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