Assessment Nurse & Paramedic

Firstcommunityhealthcare; England; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health organization in England is seeking a motivated and compassionate clinician for the Assessment Practitioner position at its Caterham Minor Injuries Unit. This full-time, permanent role includes a competitive salary of £38,682 to £46,580 per year, and offers opportunities for professional growth. Candidates should have at least 2 years of post-qualification experience in an emergency or urgent-care setting, as well as the ability to provide first aid and maintain clinical records effectively. Flexible working options are available.

Benefits

NHS pension

Flexible working options

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• RGN/paramedic with a minimum of 2 years post-qualification experience.
• Experience of working in an emergency / urgent-care setting.
• Current UK professional registration (NMC/HCPC).

Responsibilities

• Assess patients within 20 minutes of arrival.
• Provide first aid while patients are waiting.
• Maintain a high standard of clinical work.

Skills

Triage skills

Effective communication

Organisation/time-management

Functional IT skills

Flexibility

Ability to cope under stress

Education

Registered First Level Nurse or Paramedic

Evidence of studying at level 6

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Electronic patient records

Job description

Job Summary

Join Our Team and Grow Your Career in Urgent Care! Are you a motivated, compassionate clinician looking for your next exciting step? We are delighted to invite dedicated and experienced professionals to join our friendly, supportive team at the Caterham Minor Injuries Unit. This is more than just a role; it is a genuine opportunity to develop your skills, expand your clinical scope, and progress towards becoming an Emergency Practitioner. If you’re eager to take on an Assessment Practitioner position with a clear pathway for professional growth, we would love to hear from you.

Our unit is open 08:00 to 20:00, seven days a week, including public holidays, ensuring our community has consistent access to high‑quality urgent care all year round. You’ll be part of a team that values collaboration, clinical excellence, and a positive working culture. If you’re passionate about delivering outstanding patient care and excited by the chance to advance your practice in a dynamic environment, this could be the perfect next step in your career. We look forward to welcoming you.

About Us

First Community is a staff‑owned social enterprise rated Good by CQC, which delivers NHS community services across East Surrey and parts of West Sussex. We are looking for individuals who share our values: First‑rate care, first‑rate people, first‑rate value. First Community is a great place to work, where everyone has a voice and is supported to develop their career to its full potential. We offer all our staff NHS terms and conditions, high‑quality training and development opportunities, flexible working to enable a good work‑life balance, an inclusive and friendly work environment, an NHS pension, flexible retirement options and various employee benefits.

Please talk to us before applying or at interview about the flexibility you need. We may not be able to meet your needs exactly, but we promise to fully consider your request and meet your needs where possible. Please note, flexible working options may vary depending on the role.

At First Community we welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities. We ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments. Sustainability is integral to First Community’s achievement of the NHS Net Zero target.

Job Details

• Band: Band 6
• Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 a year +5% HCAS per annum, pro rata
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full‑time, Flexible working
• Reference number: B9078‑FC1073

Job locations: The Caterham Dene Hospital, Church Road, Caterham, Surrey, CR3 5RA

Job Responsibilities

To assess patients within 20 minutes of arrival to ensure they are in the right place and it is safe for them to wait to be seen. To offer first aid such as analgesia, temporary dressing, sling, etc. whilst they are waiting.

• Be a shift co‑ordinator as required.
• Maintain own records in line with legal and departmental procedures.
• Maintain a high standard of clinical work, which will also include teaching, supervision and leadership of junior staff, assistants, and students.
• Participate fully in the unit work rota which will include evening, weekend, and bank holiday shifts.
• Take a role service development and promotion.
• Participate in team meetings, Reflect & Learn and teaching sessions.

Person Specification

Essential

• RGN/paramedic with a minimum of 2 years post‑qualification experience
• Experience of working in an emergency / urgent‑care setting, using triage skills
• Ability to cope under stress, assertiveness, approachable, flexible approach to working
• Effective communication skills in multidisciplinary settings
• Organisation/time‑management skills
• Ability to make decisions, prioritise and organise workload effectively
• Ability to delegate tasks
• Functional IT skills (Word, Excel, Outlook and electronic patient records)
• Current UK professional registration (NMC/HCPC)
• Evidence of studying at level 6 and demonstrating professional development
• Registered First Level Nurse or paramedic
• Allowance for two years post‑qualification experience; experience in triage and urgent‑care setting
• Discretion and compliance with legal and CQC standards

Desirable

• Ability to balance management and clinical work
• Awareness of management practice including change management and staff appraisals
• Experience of using research, evaluation and audit and other evidence to inform practice
• Evidence of further post‑registration training
• Mentorship training or equivalent
• Experience in line management of staff
• Experience of working with support workers
• Supervision of students
• Experience of developing services which are based on assessed needs of a client group
• Evidence of additional learning and experience
• Awareness of complex issues involved when working across organisations and disciplines

Knowledge & Skills

• Awareness of performance indicators, clinical governance, clinical effectiveness and evidence‑based care
• Understanding of government policies that impact on healthcare provision in the UK
• Knowledge of CQC
• Demonstrated evidence of learning on complex issues when working across organisations and disciplines

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer Details

First Community Health and Care
Address: The Caterham Dene Hospital, Church Road, Caterham, Surrey, CR3 5RA
Website: https://www.firstcommunityhealthcare.co.uk/