• Job Description

  Req#: A5606-25-0003?language=en&page=1050&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  Eastbourne East Primary Care Network has an exciting opportunity for an experienced paramedic to join our expanding team of GPs, Practice Nurses, Advanced Practitioners, Clinical Pharmacists, First Contact Practitioners and Care coordinators. As a member of our ARRS team, you will play a vital role in the delivery of care to our patients, particularly those who are house bound or in Care Homes. You will also contribute to the care of patients on site, in the surgeries of our three network practices by running your own surgeries and participating in other surgery activities like clinical audits, QOF related work, enhanced access services etc, when required.

  Main duties of the job

  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, supported by GPs as required. 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 other members of the Primary Care Team. The main role will be to work within the community, as an autonomous, accountable, Paramedic Practitioner.

  About us

  Eastbourne East PCN is a network of three GP Practices Sovereign Practice, Stone Cross surgery and Harbour Medical Practice. We work closely collaboratively to deliver care to our population of approximately 37,000 residents, supported by e3 Healthcare Ltd, our own exclusive Limited Liability Company.

  We have a well-established clinical team who support and provide excellent care to our PCN patient population. We currently have a good blend of clinicians but want to build on our PCN team. Peer support will be available from the already well-established practice teams of paramedics and advance nurse practitioners.

  Details

  Date posted

  12 June 2025

  Pay scheme

  Other

  Salary

  Depending on experience

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time, Part-time

  Reference number

  A5606-25-0003

  Job locations

  Princes Park Health Centre

  7 Wartling Road

  Eastbourne

  East Sussex

  BN22 7PF

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  • To visit and manage house-bound patients as requested by GPs, in order to holistically assess the patient, diagnose where possible, signpost, treat or refer the patient to other appropriate services.
  • If the post holder has completed an independent prescribing qualification, to safely prescribe appropriate medication for patients from a pre- approved list, when necessary.
  • To manage patients in GP surgery premises by face-to-face consultation and assessment or when safe and appropriate via remote consultation and assessment.
  • Participate in the PCNs Enhanced Access services by running surgery-based clinics for patient assessment and management, when required.
  • Take a Lead role in medical emergency situations whenever the post holder is available on site a the time of the incident
  • Contribute to and participate in Quality Improvement Activities of the PCN Network practices eg Clinical audit work, QOF related work, PCN IIF work, etc
  • Participate in all Safeguarding matters as may be required of the post holder by the PCN or GP practices
  • 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.
  • Maintain accurate clinical records ensuring that Read Codes are used effectively and accurately.
  • Participate in the PCN and Practices educational and developmental activities

  • 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)

  • 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.
  • Working with the wider Multidisciplinary team to provide a holistic approach to care.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Maintain own CPD and contribute to own personal development by participating in annual appraisal with line manager, developing a PDP, and actively participating in agreed learning activities and evaluating effectiveness of learning in relation to role.
  • Regularly review own practices and make changes in accordance with current and/or best practice, makes suggestions for improved practice and identifies where other activities affect own practice.
  • To achieve and demonstrate agreed standards of personal and professional development within agreed timescales.
  • To act in ways that support equality and diversity and the rights of individuals, ensuring own practice is in accordance with organisational policies. Identify and take action when one's own or others action undermines equality and diversity.
  • To raise concerns around risk, malpractice or wrongdoing at work, which may affect patients, staff or the organisation, at the earliest reasonable opportunity.
  • To maintain the highest standards of care and service, treating every individual with compassion, dignity and respect, taking responsibility not only for the care you personally provide, but also for your wider contribution to the aims of your team.
  • The post holder will be required to adapt to and undertake different or new duties in line with professional and service developments.

  • To supervise and support junior members
  • Report and record all clinical incidents.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  • To visit and manage house-bound patients as requested by GPs, in order to holistically assess the patient, diagnose where possible, signpost, treat or refer the patient to other appropriate services.
  • If the post holder has completed an independent prescribing qualification, to safely prescribe appropriate medication for patients from a pre- approved list, when necessary.
  • To manage patients in GP surgery premises by face-to-face consultation and assessment or when safe and appropriate via remote consultation and assessment.
  • Participate in the PCNs Enhanced Access services by running surgery-based clinics for patient assessment and management, when required.
  • Take a Lead role in medical emergency situations whenever the post holder is available on site a the time of the incident
  • Contribute to and participate in Quality Improvement Activities of the PCN Network practices eg Clinical audit work, QOF related work, PCN IIF work, etc
  • Participate in all Safeguarding matters as may be required of the post holder by the PCN or GP practices
  • 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.
  • Maintain accurate clinical records ensuring that Read Codes are used effectively and accurately.
  • Participate in the PCN and Practices educational and developmental activities

  • 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)

  • 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.
  • Working with the wider Multidisciplinary team to provide a holistic approach to care.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Maintain own CPD and contribute to own personal development by participating in annual appraisal with line manager, developing a PDP, and actively participating in agreed learning activities and evaluating effectiveness of learning in relation to role.
  • Regularly review own practices and make changes in accordance with current and/or best practice, makes suggestions for improved practice and identifies where other activities affect own practice.
  • To achieve and demonstrate agreed standards of personal and professional development within agreed timescales.
  • To act in ways that support equality and diversity and the rights of individuals, ensuring own practice is in accordance with organisational policies. Identify and take action when one's own or others action undermines equality and diversity.
  • To raise concerns around risk, malpractice or wrongdoing at work, which may affect patients, staff or the organisation, at the earliest reasonable opportunity.
  • To maintain the highest standards of care and service, treating every individual with compassion, dignity and respect, taking responsibility not only for the care you personally provide, but also for your wider contribution to the aims of your team.
  • The post holder will be required to adapt to and undertake different or new duties in line with professional and service developments.

  • To supervise and support junior members
  • Report and record all clinical incidents.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Experience of working in Primary Care and/or a GP Practice.
  • Experience of selecting and prescribing a wide range of medicines appropriately, including antibiotics and analgesia.
  • Provide basic and advanced life support.
  • Providing general clinical advice and wider health promotion.
  • Ensure safeguarding of vulnerable patients.
  • Provide clinical support to all colleagues and learners in practice.

  Desirable

  • Full registration with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC).
  • Higher Education Qualification (level 7).
  • Familiarity with EMIS Clinical Record System
  • Ability to create and maintain strong professional relationships

  Experience

  Essential

  • Paramedic Practitioner - minimum 1 year
  • Higher Education Qualification (level 7)/degree or equivalent experience required.
  • HCPC registration.
  • Be verified against the paramedic primary care roadmap.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Experience of working in Primary Care and/or a GP Practice.
  • Experience of selecting and prescribing a wide range of medicines appropriately, including antibiotics and analgesia.
  • Provide basic and advanced life support.
  • Providing general clinical advice and wider health promotion.
  • Ensure safeguarding of vulnerable patients.
  • Provide clinical support to all colleagues and learners in practice.

  Desirable

  • Full registration with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC).
  • Higher Education Qualification (level 7).
  • Familiarity with EMIS Clinical Record System
  • Ability to create and maintain strong professional relationships

  Experience

  Essential

  • Paramedic Practitioner - minimum 1 year
  • Higher Education Qualification (level 7)/degree or equivalent experience required.
  • HCPC registration.
  • Be verified against the paramedic primary care roadmap.

  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).

  Additional information

  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).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Eastbourne East PCN

  Address

  Princes Park Health Centre

  7 Wartling Road

  Eastbourne

  East Sussex

  BN22 7PF

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://eastbourneeastpcn.org (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Eastbourne East PCN

  Address

  Princes Park Health Centre

  7 Wartling Road

  Eastbourne

  East Sussex

  BN22 7PF

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://eastbourneeastpcn.org (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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