Paramedic

Job Summary K&W Healthcare is seeking an experienced and motivated Paramedic to join our growing Primary Care Network (PCN) team under the NHS England Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS). This is an excellent opportunity for a forward-thinking professional to provide high-quality patient care, acting autonomously within their professional scope. Our paramedics are valued and well-integrated members of the PCN multidisciplinary team.

Main Duties of the Role: As a PCN Paramedic, you will provide first-contact care for patients presenting with a wide range of minor illnesses and injuries. You will assess, diagnose, manage, and treat patients independently, referring as needed and promoting patient self-care and health education.

Key Responsibilities: 1. Assess and triage patients, providing definitive treatment or appropriate referral to other PCN team members. 2. Advise patients on general health care, self-management, and signposting to community or voluntary services. 3. Conduct specialist health checks, reviews, and diagnostic procedures including: o ECGs and interpretation o Collection of pathological specimens (blood, swabs, etc.) o Other investigatory procedures as required by patients or GPs 4. Support anticipatory care plans and lead specific community services (e.g., monitoring BP and diabetes in sheltered housing). 5. Provide alternative models to urgent or same-day home visits and participate in clinical audits. 6. Communicate effectively across PCN teams and external organizations, ensuring patient-centred service delivery. 7. Collaborate with GPs, nurses, and other allied health professionals, managing referrals appropriately. 8. Maintain accurate, contemporaneous patient records, in line with GDPR and confidentiality guidelines. 9. Prescribe, issue, and review medications following PGDs, NICE guidance, local protocols, and evidence-based practice. 10. Support patient adherence to prescribed treatments and provide advice on medication regimens, side effects, and interactions. 11. Assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate care for patients with undifferentiated or complex presentations. 12. Perform clinical examinations from physiological and psychological perspectives to plan care. 13. Prioritise and manage complex, urgent, or emergency situations, including initiation of emergency care. 14. Manage both acute and chronic conditions, integrating drug and non-drug interventions. 15. Promote health and well-being, supporting patients to adopt healthy lifestyles and selfcare strategies.

Quality Requirements 1. Maintain professional competence through CPD and share knowledge with PCN colleagues. 2. Work within own professional scope and code of conduct (HCPC and College of Paramedics). 3. Evaluate care delivery through self and peer review, benchmarking, and audits. 4. Participate in research and audit cycles to improve service quality. 5. Collaborate with clinical teams to implement improvements aligned with local and national initiatives.

Administrative Requirements: 1. Produce accurate and complete patient consultation records. 2. Ensure data protection compliance (GDPR) and confidentiality. 3. Use technology and software to support care planning, monitoring, and reporting. 4. Apply accurate coding (Read Codes) for information retrieval, monitoring, and audit purposes.

Supervision: The postholder will report to the PCN Manager / Clinical Director and will have access to clinical supervision and a named contact within the PCN for day-to-day support and guidance.

Hours Full-time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday (onsite). Person Specification Qualifications – Essential • Registered with HCPC • Advanced clinical practice capability • Experience managing a caseload and making independent clinical decisions • Must have or be willing to complete First Contact Practitioner (FCP) requirements • Minimum 5 years post-registration experience

Qualifications – Desirable • Non-medical prescribing qualification • Pre-reg MSc or working towards ACP status • Primary care experience • Experience with SystemOne/EMIS

Attributes • Strong clinical reasoning and assessment skills • Excellent communication and teamwork abilities • Commitment to patient-centred care • Professional and proactive approach to quality improvement

Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required.

UK Registration Applicants must hold current UK professional HCPC registration