We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionateParamedic to join our Same Day Access Service team. In this role, you will beresponsible for delivering prompt clinical assessment and care to patientsrequiring urgent but not emergency attention.
Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, youwill assess, manage, and treat patients presenting with a wide range of acuteconditions. This role supports the timely delivery of care and helps optimisethe efficiency of the wider healthcaresystem.
Main duties of the job
Patient Assessment & Care
* Conduct comprehensiveclinical assessments for patients with acute medical needs.
* Developand implement appropriate management and treatment plans within your scopeof practice.
* Prioritisepatient care based on clinical urgency
Coordination & Referral
Collaborate with GPs,nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care.
* Referpatients to appropriate services, specialists, or emergency departmentsbased on clinical need and service pathways.
* Educate patients andfamilies on managing health conditions at home.
* Offerguidance on lifestyle, medications, and signs that require further medicalreview.
* Maintain accurate andtimely clinical records in line with professional and organisational standards.
* Recordall patient interactions using the appropriate clinical systems.
* Work closely withcolleagues to design and deliver effective care plans
* Communicateclearly and compassionately with patients, carers, and team members tosupport safe, high-quality care.
Professional Development
* Participate in ongoingtraining and reflective learning.
* Maintainup-to-date knowledge of clinical guidelines, protocols, and innovations inurgent care.
About us
Berkshire West PrimaryCare Alliance (BWPCA) is the collaborative voice of general practice across theBerkshire West Place within the Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, and BerkshireWest (BOB) Integrated Care System. We bring together GP practices and PrimaryCare Networks (PCNs) to work at scale, enabling innovation, influencing systemchange, and delivering services that meet the needs of our local populations.
BWPCA plays a vitalrole in shaping the future of primary care by strengthening partnerships,developing the workforce, and ensuring general practice is a central and equalpartner in integrated care. Our work supports sustainability, equity, andimproved outcomes for patients across Reading, Wokingham, and West Berkshire.
Job responsibilities
Job Description
Role Title: Same Day Access Paramedic
Clinically responsible to:Clinical Lead GP Managerially responsible to:Service Delivery Officer Tenure:FTC until March 2027, PAYE Base:On-site Monday to Friday Remuneration:£55,000 PA
Must be a Prescriber
1. Role Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Paramedic to join our Same Day Access Service team. In this role, you will be responsible for delivering prompt clinical assessment and care to patients requiring urgent but not emergency attention.
Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will assess, manage, and treat patients presenting with a wide range of acute conditions. This role supports the timely delivery of care and helps optimise the efficiency of the wider healthcare system.
2. Main Duties and Responsibilities
Patient Assessment & Care
Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments for patients with acute medical needs.
* Develop and implement appropriate management and treatment plans within your scope of practice
* Prioritise patient care based on clinical urgency.
Coordination & Referral
* Collaborate with GPs, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care.
* Refer patients to appropriate services, specialists, or emergency departments based on clinical need and service pathways.
* Educate patients and families on managing health conditions at home.
* Offer guidance on lifestyle, medications, and signs that require further medical review.
* Maintain accurate and timely clinical records in line with professional and organisational standards
* Record all patient interactions using the appropriate clinical systems.
* Work closely with colleagues to design and deliver effective care plans.
* Communicate clearly and compassionately with patients, carers, and team members to support safe, high-quality care.
Professional Development
* Participate in ongoing training and reflective learning
* Maintain up-to-date knowledge of clinical guidelines, protocols, and innovations in urgent care.
3. Person Specification
Qualifications & Experience
HCPC-registered Paramedic.
Clinical experience in urgent care, primary care, or emergency settings.
Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills.
Ability to work autonomously, manage uncertainty, and make decisions under pressure.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Familiar with EMIS clinical system.
Confident in the use of digital tools such as Accurx and Docman.
Prior experience in a Same Day Access or Urgent Care Service..
Postgraduate qualifications (e.g. MSc Advanced Clinical Practice or equivalent).
Certification in ALS, PALS, or other relevant clinical courses.
4. Personal Attributes
Patient-centred and compassionate approach.
Calm and effective under pressure.
Strong attention to detail and sound clinical judgement.
Committed to high standards and continuous professional development.
Adaptable and resilient in a fast-paced service.
5. Working Conditions
May involve shift work, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays.
Physical demands may include lifting, standing, and moving throughout shifts.
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Pay: £55,000.00 per year
Additional leave
* Company pension
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Person Specification
Qualifications
* - HCPC-registered Paramedic.
* - Clinical experience in urgent care, primary care, or emergency settings.
* - Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills.
* - Ability to work autonomously, manage uncertainty, and make decisions under pressure.
* - Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
* - Familiar with EMIS clinical system.
* - Confident in the use of digital tools such as Accurx and Docman.
* - Prior experience in a Same Day Access or Urgent Care Service..
* - Postgraduate qualifications (e.g. MSc Advanced Clinical Practice or equivalent).
* - Certification in ALS, PALS, or other relevant clinical courses.
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.
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