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Job Description
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- Experience of working within primary care
- Experience within the NHS
- Minor Illness Management
- Telephone Triage
- Chronic Disease Management
- Audit
- BSc in Paramedic Science or IHCD Paramedic
- Registration with the HCPC
- Five years post registration
- Non-Medical Prescriber
- Long Term Conditions Qualifications
- Vaccination Qualifications
- Membership of College of Paramedic
- Evidence of CPD
- Ability to use Systmone medical system
- Experience of working within primary care
- Experience within the NHS
- Minor Illness Management
- Telephone Triage
- Chronic Disease Management
- Audit
- BSc in Paramedic Science or IHCD Paramedic
- Registration with the HCPC
- Five years post registration
- Non-Medical Prescriber
- Long Term Conditions Qualifications
- Vaccination Qualifications
- Membership of College of Paramedic
- Evidence of CPD
- Ability to use Systmone medical system
Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Paramedic to join us.
Based within Great Barr Medical Centre, and part of Central Health Partnerships PCN, you will work closely with the practice and PCN in delivering excellent healthcare to our patients.
We recognise that looking after each other and teamwork is key to excellent clinical care and our working lives. We are looking for a Paramedic with primary care experience to join and complement our workforce.
This permanent position is well suited to individuals who are enthusiastic about primary care and providing high quality support to the patients and wider clinical team.
You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a good team approach to work. You will be dependable and have a strong work ethic, are mature and professional in your attitude. You will be self-motivated and keen to develop new skills.
You will be a member of HCPC and have a prescribing qualification and experience, as well as evidence of relevant CPD.
Main duties of the job
To assess, diagnose, treat, refer or signpost patients/service users who attend the surgery with undifferentiated or undiagnosed condition relating to minor illness or minor injury.
To coordinate telephone triage, taking clinical responsibility for all patients who have requested an urgent appointment.
The role will provide a specialist Paramedic resource for health care professionals and service users, working in collaboration with other members of the Multidisciplinary Team.
To work within the surgery, as an autonomous, accountable Paramedic, in the provision of a holistic approach for individuals including assessment, diagnosis and treatment to deliver quality patient services.
The post holder will use advanced clinical skills to provide education to patients and service users, promoting self-care and empower them to make informed choices about their treatment.
To perform any other clinical and clinical administrative duties where trained and determined safe to do so by the partners. This may include assisting with medical reports, safeguarding, and clinic support
About us
Central Health Partnership is a primary care network of 8 GP surgeries covering a patient population of 56000 patients. We are a dynamic and friendly team already experienced at working together to deliver excellent care to our patients.
The role will be based primarily at Great Barr Medical Centre. At Great Barr Medical Centre, our mission is to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care in a welcoming environment, where every patient is treated with dignity, respect, and empathy
Details
Date posted
26 June 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£25.70 an hour
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
A4072-25-0004
Job locations
379 Queslett Road
Great Barr
Birmingham
B43 7HB
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Paramedic is authorised to undertake treatments and procedures as directed by the GPs for which they are trained in, and which are within the College of Paramedic Guidelines and in line with the HCPC standards framework.
To perform any other clinical and clinical administrative duties where trained and determined safe to do so by the partners. This may include assisting with medical reports, safeguarding, and clinic support.
You will act as an autonomous clinician, with the support and guidance from the GPs.
Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate interventions/treatments for patients with complex needs.
Proactively identify, diagnose and manage treatment plans for patients at risk of developing a long-term condition (as appropriate).
Diagnose and manage both acute and chronic conditions, integrating both drug and non-drug-based treatment methods into a management plan.
Prescribe and review medication for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with evidence-based practice and national and practice protocols, and within scope of practice.
Manage caseload of housebound chronic disease management patients.
Work with patients to support compliance with and adherence to prescribed treatments. Provide information and advice on prescribed or over-the-counter medication on medication regimens, side-effects and interactions.
Telephone triage as appropriate for clinics and home visits and provide access to GPs as necessary.
Take part in clinics if and when needed and appropriate.
Undertake home visits, manage referrals and admit patients when required.
Take an active part in QOF management.
Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assess the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care.
Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles and apply principles of self-care. To give advice on Health Promotion and Health Education.
To undertake Audits, Appraisals, Health Promotions and Teaching/Mentoring Staff.
Job responsibilities
The Paramedic is authorised to undertake treatments and procedures as directed by the GPs for which they are trained in, and which are within the College of Paramedic Guidelines and in line with the HCPC standards framework.
To perform any other clinical and clinical administrative duties where trained and determined safe to do so by the partners. This may include assisting with medical reports, safeguarding, and clinic support.
You will act as an autonomous clinician, with the support and guidance from the GPs.
Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate interventions/treatments for patients with complex needs.
Proactively identify, diagnose and manage treatment plans for patients at risk of developing a long-term condition (as appropriate).
Diagnose and manage both acute and chronic conditions, integrating both drug and non-drug-based treatment methods into a management plan.
Prescribe and review medication for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with evidence-based practice and national and practice protocols, and within scope of practice.
Manage caseload of housebound chronic disease management patients.
Work with patients to support compliance with and adherence to prescribed treatments. Provide information and advice on prescribed or over-the-counter medication on medication regimens, side-effects and interactions.
Telephone triage as appropriate for clinics and home visits and provide access to GPs as necessary.
Take part in clinics if and when needed and appropriate.
Undertake home visits, manage referrals and admit patients when required.
Take an active part in QOF management.
Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assess the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care.
Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles and apply principles of self-care. To give advice on Health Promotion and Health Education.
To undertake Audits, Appraisals, Health Promotions and Teaching/Mentoring Staff.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
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).
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
Great Barr Medical Centre
Address
379 Queslett Road
Great Barr
Birmingham
B43 7HB
Employer's website
https://www.greatbarrmedicalcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Great Barr Medical Centre
Address
379 Queslett Road
Great Barr
Birmingham
B43 7HB
Employer's website
https://www.greatbarrmedicalcentre.co.uk/ (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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