Job Summary
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We are recruiting a Paramedic to support general practice in Walsall and in particular, the PCN and its objectives. The successful candidate will work as an autonomous practitioner working independently and with other health care professionals to assess, diagnose and treat patients with a range of acute, non-acute and chronic medical conditions, initiating treatment as appropriate. The post includes working within the Walsall practices and completing home visits to patients both in their own homes and the community setting.
The successful candidate will work with GP surgeries known as Primary Care Networks across the South of Walsall.
The post will be based at and provide the service from the GP surgeries with some requirement to attend team meetings and training at OurNet's head office located in Bloxwich as well as training at other local and regional venues as necessary.
The ideal candidate will have experience in working minor illness clinics or have relevant experience in assessing patients and will be registered with the HCPC.
Main Duties / Responsibilities
* Work closely with Primary Care Network Clinical Directors and take direction from them as to the needs of the service.
* Support the PCN GP practices with home visiting workload.
* Work as an autonomous practitioner working independently and with other health care professionals to assess, diagnose and treat patients with a range of acute, non-acute and chronic medical conditions, initiating treatment as appropriate.
* Visit patients either in their own home or in a care home environment.
* Proactively manage housebound / care home patients to increase the quality of care provided to this vulnerable group of patients.
* Assess, diagnose and treat undiagnosed and diagnosed conditions for patients within a primary care setting.
* Utilise telephone triage for all home visit requests where appropriate.
* Collaborate with GPs, nursing staff and non-clinical support staff.
* Use individual skill and experience to make a positive contribution to the organisation.
* Develop innovative concepts, models, methods and practices which deliver new and improved primary care services to meet the changing needs of primary care.
* Trial and adopt new working methods designed to manage the increasing demand in primary care.
* Provide education and training to other staff and students as appropriate and take a lead role in encouraging teamwork and sharing best practice.
* Undertake audit and research if and when required.
* Promote healthy lifestyles, health promotion and disease prevention in particular to housebound patients.
* May be required to assist with covering multiple PCNs within the Walsall area.
* Have completed the FCP or commit to completing the FCP modules within 12 months of applying.
About Us
OurNet Health Services is a provider of primary care services to NHS patients in Walsall. Established in 2019 with the support of GPs in Walsall, we aim to deliver excellent care to patients when they need it the most.
Details
* Date posted: 21 November 2025
* Pay scheme: Other
* Salary: Depending on experience
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Full-time
* Reference number: A0315-25-0008
* Job locations: OurNet Health Services, OurNet Communication Centre, The Old Stables, Elmore Court, Walsall, West Midlands, WS3 2QW
Person Specification
Experience (Essential)
* Minimum 5 years post‑registration experience
* Understanding of national and local guidelines
Experience (Desirable)
* Previous experience of Non‑Medical prescribing
* Working / worked as a paramedic in primary care
* Benchmarking
* Leading a team
* Clinical Audit & Research
* Ability to service improve and develop models for change
* Project management
Qualifications (Essential)
* Current Registered Paramedic Practitioner (HCPC)
* Minor Illness course / qualification
* Evidence of continuing professional development
* Minimum 5 years post‑registration experience
Qualifications (Desirable)
* Completed ACP Course (Degree Level)
* Independent Non‑Medical Prescriber (V300)
* Experience and/or qualification in Mentoring
* Relevant / Associated MSc
* Benchmarking
* Leading a team
* Clinical Audit & Research
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer Details
Walsall Primary Care Network
OurNet Health Services, OurNet Communication Centre, The Old Stables, Elmore Court, Walsall, West Midlands, WS3 2QW
Employer's website: https://www.ournhs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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