Job summary

We are seeking a proactive and compassionate Paramedic to join our clinical team, primarily supporting community-based and housebound patients. You will enhance capacity for same-day care by working under GP supervision to deliver high-quality assessments, treatments, and referrals both remotely and in-person.

Experience of working in a Primary Care Setting is essential for this role. We are not accepting applications from previous applicants.

Main duties of the job

Conduct assessments, diagnoses, and treatments at first contact (home visits and in-practice). Triage and prioritise patients, including in emergency situations, using a structured clinical approach. Initiate appropriate treatments or referrals based on clinical findings and guidelines. Perform and interpret diagnostic tests to inform decision-making. Use clinical frameworks (e.g. NICE) to guide safe, effective care. Support anticipatory care planning and lead specific services (e.g. monitoring housebound elderly patients for diabetes or hypertension risk). Accurately document patient interactions and care delivered, including adverse events. Collaborate with the wider multidisciplinary team (MDT), including local authority and voluntary sector colleagues. Participate in audits, feedback cycles, and training to ensure safe, high quality service delivery.

About us

Saxonbrook Medical Centre is a progressive, multi-site practice serving over 20,000 patients in Crawley. Our multidisciplinary team includes GPs, Physician Associates, Paramedics, Pharmacists, Nurses, and Healthcare Assistants, supported by an excellent administrative workforce. As a teaching practice, we provide placements for medical students, physician associate students, and student nurses, fostering a culture of growth and continuous learning. We are an active member of our local Primary Care Network and work closely with Social Prescribers, Pharmacists, and First Contact Practitioners.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Experience in autonomous clinical roles in a Primary Care setting.
Strong clinical assessment and decision making abilities
Familiarity with PGDs and non-medical prescribing
Excellent team collaboration and communication
Competence in using electronic patient record systems

Desirable

Experience in A&E or similar emergency care
ECG interpretation and social assessment skills
Audit or research involvement
Telephone triage proficiency
Leadership experience
Understanding of clinical governance, safeguarding, and health promotion

Qualities and Attributes and Other Requirements

Essential

Essential
Professional, empathetic, and proactive
Able to work independently and collaboratively
Demonstrates initiative and adaptability
Role model within the team
Full UK driving licence with business insurance
Ability to undertake home visits
Enhanced DBS clearance
Immunisation in line with Department of Health guidance
Comfortable managing sensitive and challenging situations (eg safeguarding, bereavement)

Desirable

Desirable
Motivates others and fosters a learning environment

Qualifications

Essential

Essential Qualifications & Registration
HCPC registered Paramedic
Evidence of continuous professional development
Minimum 5 years post registration (2 years post-preceptorship and 3 years at Band 6 equivalent)

Desirable

ENP/ECP Minor Injuries & Illness (Level 6)
X-ray/IRMER course
Teaching and assessing qualification
BSc/MSc in relevant field

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

Saxonbrook Medical

Address

Maidenbower Surgery

7 Maidenbower Square

Crawley

West Sussex

RH10 7QH

Job summary

Main duties of the job

About us

Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Desirable

Qualities and Attributes and Other Requirements

Essential

Desirable

Qualifications

Essential

Desirable

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

UK Registration

Employer details

Employer name

Address

Employer's website

https://www.saxonbrook.net/ (Opens in a new tab)

Saxonbrook Medical

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