Paramedic


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	Negotiable
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Bexleyheath, DA7 5RB
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	11 Aug 2026
Closing date:	12 Oct 2026

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Summary

Key Duties and Responsibilities Work alongside the medical team on Thursdays and Fridays, to provide a first point of contact within the practice for patients presenting with undifferentiated, undiagnosed problems, making use of skills in history taking, physical examination, problem-solving and clinical decision-making to establish a diagnosis and management plan. To provide assessment, treatment and diagnosis at point of first contact by attending to patients in a variety of clinical or non-clinical settings according to patients needs. To undertake home visits in accordance with the relevant protocols. To refer patients to an alternative care setting or treat and discharge as appropriate. Advise patients on general healthcare and promote self-management where appropriate, including signposting patients to other community or voluntary services. Perform specialist health checks and reviews. Perform investigatory procedures as required. Undertake the collection of pathological specimens including intravenous blood samples, swabs, etc. Perform investigatory procedures needed by patients and those requested by GPs. Communicate proactively and effectively with all colleagues across the multidisciplinary team, attending and contributing to meetings as required and accepting referrals and referring to specialist services where appropriate. Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatment and or interventions and care for patients presenting with an undifferentiated diagnosis, and patients with complex needs within the clinical and domiciliary setting.

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