Paramedic

Job summary

We are looking for a dedicated and proactive Paramedic, who is passionate about high-quality patient care to join our friendly multi-disciplinary team.

As part of the Purley & Coulsdon PCN, you will work closely with our GPs, nurses, ANPs, physiotherapists and administrative teams to deliver safe, effective, and person-centred care across our population of just under 18,000 patients.

We are a supportive practice and take pride in helping clinicians develop, thrive and build long-term careers in general practice.

Responsibilities

As a Paramedic, you will be a valued member of the clinical team, responsible for:

Clinical work

• Telephone and face-to-face consultations for minor illness/injury
• Clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and referral
• Community and care-home visits
• Advising patients on health and wellbeing
• Maintaining accurate clinical records
• Supporting audits and service improvements

Operational & collaborative work

• Working within own professional scope and code of conduct (HCPC and College of Paramedics)
• Supporting PCN quality and outcomes framework (QOF) and other targets
• Contributing to audits, service improvement, and implementation of local and national guidelines

Requirements

Essential

• Registered with HCPC
• Experience as an autonomous practitioner within a minor injury, treatment centre or mobile service
• Ability to manage and prioritise own workload
• Ability to work autonomously, using own clinical judgment to form a diagnosis
• Excellent communication skills and be able to function effectively as part of a team
• A proactive, compassionate approach and a commitment to improving patient outcomes

Desirable

• Non-medical prescribing qualification
• Pre-reg MSc or working towards ACP status
• Experience of working in primary care/general practice

About us

Woodcote Medical is a well-established two-branch practice serving Purley and Coulsdon. We are:

• A collaborative and innovative PCN team
• A teaching practice for pharmacists, medical students and GP Registrars
• Committed to reducing health inequalities and improving patient outcomes

You will be based within a supportive, multi-disciplinary environment with opportunities of mentoring, development and progression.

Benefits package

• Support to complete ACP status
• Paid CPD and study leave
• In-house teaching, clinical supervision and access to a wide MDT
• Opportunities to specialise, innovate and develop new services
• NHS pension and cycle-to-work scheme