Overview
Westrop Medical Practice is expanding its multidisciplinary team and recruiting experienced Visiting Paramedics or Advanced Clinical Practitioners (ACPs) on a bank / zero-hours basis.
The successful candidate will combine home visiting for routine, acute and urgent presentations with providing an element of clinical triage within the practice, helping to deliver safe, effective, and responsive patient care. This is an excellent opportunity for clinicians seeking flexible work to fit around other commitments while contributing to high-quality community care.
Responsibilities
* Undertake routine, urgent and same-day home visits to assess, diagnose, and manage patients with acute or chronic conditions.
* Provide an element of triage within the practice to assess clinical needs, prioritise requests, and allocate patients to appropriate services or clinicians.
* Deliver evidence-based care in line with current best practice and local/national guidelines.
* Prescribe and initiate treatment plans (if appropriately qualified and annotated on the professional register).
* Escalate and refer appropriately to GPs or senior clinicians where required.
* Maintain accurate, contemporaneous clinical records in accordance with NMC/HCPC/GMC and NHS standards.
* Contribute to reducing avoidable hospital admissions by supporting patients in the community.
* Work effectively with the wider multidisciplinary team, including GPs, nurses, pharmacists, social prescribers, and allied health professionals.
About us
Westrop Medical Practice is a supportive, forward-thinking organisation committed to delivering high-quality care to our diverse patient population. We encourage innovation, teamwork and professional development, offering a positive environment for both staff and patients.
What we offer
* Flexible working arrangements on a bank / zero-hours contract.
* Competitive hourly rates (dependent on experience).
* Induction and support from experienced colleagues.
* NHS pension eligibility (if applicable).
* A varied role combining triage and visiting work.
Details
Date posted: 11 September 2025
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: Depending on experience
Contract: Bank
Duration: 12 years
Working pattern: Flexible working
Reference number: A0669-25-0018
Locations: Swindon area – Newburg Place, SN6 7DN; Hermitage Surgery, Dammas Lane, Swindon SN1 3EF; Taw Hill Medical Centre, Aiken Road, Swindon SN25 1UH
Job responsibilities
Job Summary: Bank Visiting Paramedic / Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP)
Employer: Westrop Medical Practice Contract: Bank / Zero Hours Hours: Flexible, dependent on service demand Location: Swindon
Purpose of the role: To provide flexible clinical support through home visiting and in-practice triage. The role ensures patients receive timely assessment, safe management, and appropriate onward referral, supporting the wider multidisciplinary team in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care.
Key responsibilities
* Home Visiting: undertake urgent and same-day visits to assess, diagnose, and manage acute or chronic conditions.
* Clinical Triage: provide face-to-face and telephone triage in practice, prioritising and signposting patients to the most appropriate clinician or service.
* Autonomous Practice: manage patients independently within scope of practice, escalating to GPs or senior clinicians when necessary.
* Prescribing & Treatment: prescribe and initiate care plans (if appropriately qualified).
* Documentation: maintain accurate, contemporaneous records using clinical systems (e.g. EMIS/SystmOne).
* Collaborative Care: work closely with GPs, nurses, pharmacists, and other team members to deliver safe and effective care.
* Governance: adhere to safeguarding, infection control, confidentiality, and professional standards.
Essential requirements
* Registered with HCPC (Paramedic) or NMC (ACP).
* Experience in urgent care, community, or primary care settings.
* Competence in triage and clinical prioritisation.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Flexible, reliable, and able to travel to patient homes.
Desirable
* Independent Prescribing qualification (V300).
* Experience in GP or PCN settings.
* Knowledge of SystmOne.
Other important information
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a Disclosure to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information see the NHS Careers website.
Employer details
Employer: Westrop Medical Practice
Address: Newburg Place, Swindon, SN6 7DN
Website: https://www.westropmedicalpractice.nhs.uk/
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