Job Summary
Sutton is looking to employ Paramedics under the additional roles reimbursement scheme to work directly with its practices, to support the local acute home visiting service and to provide continuity of care to the frail elderly population. They will be accountable to the Primary Care Networks, working in individual PCNs and across PCNs to support the multi‑disciplinary teams and relevant services required. These individuals may also work across more than one PCN in some cases where flexibility allows and for the purposes of cross cover and to ensure general practice resilience in Sutton. You'll be joining a great team in a great place, where your commitment will be genuinely valued, your skills respected, and your ambition rewarded.
Responsibilities
* Provide care commensurate to the needs of the patient, including clinical intervention and resuscitation when necessary.
* Work autonomously as a Paramedic Practitioner, delivering a holistic approach including assessment, diagnosis, and treatment.
* Undertake home visits on behalf of GP practices or PCNs, following relevant clinical guidelines.
* Assess, diagnose, treat, refer, signpost or educate patients with undifferentiated or undiagnosed conditions.
* Use advanced clinical skills to educate patients, promote self‑care, and empower informed choices.
* Help reduce unnecessary conveyance and hospital admissions and engage with patients, carers, families, and other agencies.
* Have your own vehicle available for home visits; expenses are remunerated in line with contractual terms.
Compensation and Contract
Salary: £35 per hour
Contract: Locum
Duration: 1 year
Working pattern: Part‑time, Flexible working
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
* Minimum 2 years post‑qualification experience.
* Triage and patient examination skills.
* Knowledge of common acute and long‑term conditions seen in general practice.
* Collaborative working and building relationships across organisations.
* Facilitating change to improve clinical practice.
* Undertaking policy review and clinical audit.
* Good knowledge of EMIS/Clinical system.
* Understanding of clinical governance and quality issues.
* BSc in Paramedic Science or equivalent qualification, and HCPC registration.
Desirable
* MSc degree.
* Prescribing qualification.
* Experience working in an urgent care or primary care setting.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. Refer to the NHS Careers website for details.
Employer Details
Employer: Sutton Primary Care Networks
Address: Thomas Wall Centre, 52 Benhill Avenue, Sutton, Surrey, SM1 4DP, United Kingdom
Website: https://www.suttonpcns.co.uk/
Contact
HR Assistant Kemera
kemera.green1@nhs.net
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