Job summary Paramedics work autonomously within the community at an advanced level of practice, using their enhanced clinical assessment and treatment skills, to provide first point of contact for patients presenting with undifferentiated, undiagnosed problems relating to minor illness or injury, abdominal pains, chest pains and headaches. They are health professionals who practice at an advanced level having the capability to make sound judgements in the absence of full information and to manage varying degrees of risk when there are complex, competing or ambiguous information or uncertainty. Please note the Essential Qualifications section of the person specification before applying, as this describes the national entry requirements of the paramedic role within primary care. This includes candidates having completed Stage One of the FCP Roadmap prior to joining and being registered with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC). Please find JD and PS in "Supporting Information" Main duties of the job assess and triage patients, including same day triage, and as appropriate provide definitive treatment or make necessary referrals to other members of the PCN team advise patients on general healthcare and promote self-management where appropriate, including signposting patients to other community or voluntary services. be able to: perform specialist health checks and reviews perform and interpret ECGs; alongside other results as appropriate perform investigatory procedures as required undertake the collection of pathological specimens including intravenous blood samples, swabs, etc. perform investigatory procedures needed by patients and those requested by GPs and the wider PCN Please find JD and PS in "Supporting Information" About us South Fulham is a forward thinking and friendly PCN looking to expand our paramedic and wider additional roles team. Based across our network of seven practices in Hammersmith & Fulham you will offer remote and face to face appointments, with the added potential to provide home visits. If you are a motivated self-starter and passionate about offering excellent care, we would love to hear from you. We are a forward thinking, can-do and ambitious team who aim to provide consistent, excellent healthcare for our patients and residents. We are excited to transition our PCN into its new phase of development and growth. Date posted 20 March 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £52,000 to £54,000 a year dependent on experience and qualifications Contract Fixed term Duration 1 years Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working, Compressed hours Reference number A5375-25-0000 Job locations 5-7 Parsons Green London SW6 4UL Job description Job responsibilities Responsibilities include support the delivery of anticipatory care plans and lead certain community services (e.g. monitoring blood pressure and diabetes risk of elderly patients living in sheltered housing) provide an alternative model to urgent and same day home visits for the PCN and undertake clinical audits communicate at all levels across PCNs and other organizations, ensuring effective, patient-centred service Please find full JD and PS in "Supporting Information" Job description Job responsibilities Responsibilities include support the delivery of anticipatory care plans and lead certain community services (e.g. monitoring blood pressure and diabetes risk of elderly patients living in sheltered housing) provide an alternative model to urgent and same day home visits for the PCN and undertake clinical audits communicate at all levels across PCNs and other organizations, ensuring effective, patient-centred service Please find full JD and PS in "Supporting Information" Person Specification Experience Essential Five years post registration experience in managing a designated caseload using theoretical and practical experience, completing assessments, planning, implementing interventions, and evaluating outcomes aligned to care plans working knowledge of Microsoft and GP practice and prescribing data monitoring systems ability to write comprehensive clinical notes, implement and evaluate care plans Desirable working towards advanced clinical practitioner status mentorship or supervisory skills training ability to undertake nails surgery assessments, procedure and post-operative care Analysis skills Essential ability to evidence a sound understanding of the NHS principles and values ability to analyse and interpret complex/ often incomplete information, preempt and evaluate issues, and recommend and appropriate course of action to address the issues Desirable experience of working within a primary care setting Qualifications Essential is educated to degree/diploma level in Paramedicine or equivalent experience approved by the College of Paramedics is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) has completed the two-year Consolidation of Learning period as a newly qualified paramedic has a further three years experience as a band 6 (or equivalent) paramedic is working towards developing Level 7 capability in paramedic areas of practice and, within six months of starting their PCN role. NB: will complete and be signed off formally within the clinical pillar competencies of the Advanced Clinical Practice Framework. PLEASE FIND FULL JD AND PERSONAL SPEC IN SUPPORTING INFORMATION Desirable Pre-reg MSc in a training programme approved by the College of Paramedics non-medical prescribing qualification Person Specification Experience Essential Five years post registration experience in managing a designated caseload using theoretical and practical experience, completing assessments, planning, implementing interventions, and evaluating outcomes aligned to care plans working knowledge of Microsoft and GP practice and prescribing data monitoring systems ability to write comprehensive clinical notes, implement and evaluate care plans Desirable working towards advanced clinical practitioner status mentorship or supervisory skills training ability to undertake nails surgery assessments, procedure and post-operative care Analysis skills Essential ability to evidence a sound understanding of the NHS principles and values ability to analyse and interpret complex/ often incomplete information, preempt and evaluate issues, and recommend and appropriate course of action to address the issues Desirable experience of working within a primary care setting Qualifications Essential is educated to degree/diploma level in Paramedicine or equivalent experience approved by the College of Paramedics is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) has completed the two-year Consolidation of Learning period as a newly qualified paramedic has a further three years experience as a band 6 (or equivalent) paramedic is working towards developing Level 7 capability in paramedic areas of practice and, within six months of starting their PCN role. NB: will complete and be signed off formally within the clinical pillar competencies of the Advanced Clinical Practice Framework. PLEASE FIND FULL JD AND PERSONAL SPEC IN SUPPORTING INFORMATION Desirable Pre-reg MSc in a training programme approved by the College of Paramedics non-medical prescribing qualification 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). Additional information 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 South Fulham PCN Ltd Address 5-7 Parsons Green London SW6 4UL Employer's website https://southfulhampcn.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)