Autonomous Paramedic Practitioner in Primary Care

NHS; Chichester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Paramedic Practitioner to provide expert patient care within the practice. The role involves assessing, diagnosing, and treating patients autonomously while working with a multidisciplinary team. Candidates should have significant post-registration experience, relevant qualifications, and strong clinical skills. The position supports the delivery of high-quality health services in a rural community setting, with responsibilities including prescribing, developing care plans, and contributing to patient management.

Qualifications

• Significant post-registration experience as a Paramedic including autonomous clinical decision-making.
• Experience in assessment, diagnosis and management of minor illness and long-term conditions.
• Knowledge of relevant national guidance and primary care systems.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, treat, refer or direct to other services for patients.
• Prescribe for acute presentations and long-term condition pathways.
• Maintain accurate electronic records within the practice.

Skills

Assessment and diagnosis

Patient management

Clinical decision-making

Safe prescribing

Education

HCPC registration

Relevant postgraduate qualification

Independent Prescribing qualification (V300)

Tools

SystmOne Online software

Job description

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Paramedic Practitioner to provide expert patient care within the practice. The role involves assessing, diagnosing, and treating patients autonomously while working with a multidisciplinary team. Candidates should have significant post-registration experience, relevant qualifications, and strong clinical skills. The position supports the delivery of high-quality health services in a rural community setting, with responsibilities including prescribing, developing care plans, and contributing to patient management.