Paramedic

Job summary

The post holder will be a highly skilled, compassionate, and motivated Paramedic who will provide advanced clinical assessment, treatment, and support to patients across the Coco Primary Care Network (PCN).

The role will involve delivering high-quality, patient-centred care through a combination of home visits and practice-based clinics. The post holder will assess, diagnose, manage, and appropriately refer patients, ensuring safe, effective, and timely care that meets individual patient needs.

Working closely with GP practices, the Paramedic will play a pivotal role in supporting the delivery of urgent and routine care, undertaking home visits for patients who are unable to attend the practice, and delivering clinics within GP surgeries. The role aims to reduce unnecessary hospital admissions, improve patient outcomes, and enhance access to primary care services.

The post holder will work collaboratively as part of the multidisciplinary team, including GPs, nurses, pharmacists, physician associates, social care professionals, and other healthcare colleagues, to improve the quality, safety, and continuity of care for the registered population within Coco PCN.

The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate excellent clinical decision-making skills, work autonomously within their scope of practice, contribute to service development, and support the delivery of integrated, evidence-based care across the network.

Responsibilities

Patient care

• In liaison with the practice GP deliver high quality, responsive healthcare services to patients in their homes, including assessments, diagnostics, treatment, and follow-up care
• Work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals, including GPs, nurses, and social care providers, to ensure comprehensive patient care
• Interview patients, take medical histories, perform physical examinations, ana-lyse, diagnose and explain medical problems during surgery consultations and home visits
• Recommend and explain appropriate diagnostic tests and treatment
• Perform specialised diagnostic physical exams and treatment procedures
• Instruct and educate patients in preventative health care
• Order laboratory tests as required and agreed under supervising doctor(s)
• Fully document all aspects of patient care and complete all required paperwork for legal and administrative purposes
• Formulate diagnoses and treatment plans, in consultation with or referring to Supervising doctor(s) as appropriate
• Educate patients and their families on health conditions, treatment plans, and preventive measures to promote self-management and long-term wellbeing
• Ensure medical equipment is maintained, clean, and in good working order

Requirements

Qualifications and training

• Registered Paramedic with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Advanced Life Support (ALS) certificate
• Postgraduate qualification in a relevant field (e.g., Advanced Paramedic Practice, Healthcare Management).
• Additional qualifications in community healthcare

Knowledge and understanding

• Strong understanding of healthcare regulations and best practices in the UK
• Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills
• Ability to work autonomously and make sound clinical decisions
• Working knowledge of computers and EMIS clinical system

Experience

• At least level 6 and above
• Credible to medical colleagues
• Experience in a home visiting or primary/community healthcare setting
• Experience with clinical audit and quality improvement processes

Personal qualities and skills

• Good organisational skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff at all levels and with colleagues within and external to the organisation
• A clear commitment to delivering quality and patient focused services
• Empathetic and patient-centred approach
• Strong problem-solving abilities
• Ability to remain calm and professional under pressure
• Flexibility and adaptability to meet the needs of a diverse patient population
• Focused on delivering objectives and improvements to patient services
• Works to meet the needs of the practice
• High levels of integrity and loyalty

Other

• Committed to working as part of a multi-disciplinary, multi-agency primary care team
• Openness to explore alternative working practices
• Flexibility to work outside core office hours
• Full UK driving licence
• Access to a road worthy motor vehicle to support provision of the service

About us

Coco Primary Care Network (PCN) is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care and improving health outcomes for the communities we serve. Working collaboratively with local GP practices and healthcare professionals, we aim to provide accessible, compassionate and personalised care that meets the diverse needs of our patients.

At Coco PCN, we believe that our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are passionate about building a supportive, inclusive and collaborative working environment where team members feel valued, empowered and encouraged to develop their skills and expertise.

We offer opportunities to work alongside a multi-disciplinary team of dedicated healthcare professionals, contributing to innovative approaches to primary care and making a meaningful difference to patients and their families.

If you are passionate about delivering excellent patient care, committed to continuous improvement and keen to be part of a forward-thinking team, Coco PCN offers an opportunity to grow professionally while making a positive impact within the local community.

Benefits package

• Monday – Friday working
• 28 days annual Leave (FTE) additional to Bank Holidays