Job summary
To provide high‑quality, patient‑centred care as part of a multidisciplinary team, contributing to the delivery of safe, efficient, and proactive healthcare services. This includes diagnosing and managing acute and chronic conditions, and supporting health promotion and prevention initiatives. Working as part of the on‑the‑day acute care team, managing presentations of acute illness with support of the duty GP.
Main duties of the job
* Clinical Excellence: Deliver safe, effective, and evidence‑based care for a wide range of conditions, including home visits for house‑bound patients.
* Health Promotion and Prevention: Actively engage with patients to promote healthy lifestyles, facilitate referrals to community and specialist services.
* Collaborative Teamwork: Work closely with GPs, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to deliver integrated care within defined healthcare pathways.
* Training and Development: Participate in the structured development programme, progressing towards qualifications such as a Level 7 (Masters) and/or Non‑Medical Prescribing.
* Organisational Impact: Support the practice’s administrative workload, contribute to clinical audits, risk assessments, and service evaluations.
About us
PML is a successful not‑for‑profit, GP‑led organisation providing NHS community and primary care services across Oxfordshire and Northamptonshire. We employ around 300 staff with a turnover of circa £16 m, holding GMS contracts and representing approximately 650,000 patients through a GP Federation.
We welcome applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds and circumstances and people with protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.
Working arrangements
Location: BCHC Health Centre
Hours: Full‑time (part‑time considered)
Contract type: Permanent
Salary: Dependent on experience and qualifications
Benefits
* Fully funded training and development opportunities
* Free on‑site parking
* Sick pay and other benefits aligned with organisational policies
Person specification
Essential qualifications and skills
* Registered Paramedic with the HCPC
* L7 Minor illness and/or advanced history taking module
* Commitment to completing advanced qualifications (L7 Masters, Non‑Medical Prescribing)
Essential experience
* Ability to work autonomously and within a multidisciplinary team
* Proven clinical decision‑making skills for both acute and chronic conditions
* Strong communication skills, liaising effectively across organisational boundaries
* Previous experience managing minor illness
* Experience in primary care or similar settings
* Ability to assess and manage paediatric patients
Attributes
* Compassionate and patient‑centred approach
* Proactive problem‑solver with excellent time‑management skills
* Resilient under pressure and adaptable to dynamic work environments
Disclosure and Barring Service check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a DBS check.
UK registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer details
Principal Medical Limited
Banbury Cross Health Centre
South Bar Street
Banbury
Oxfordshire
OX16 9AD
Employer's website
https://www.principal‑medical.co.uk
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