PCN Paramedic
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Wells, BA5 1XJ |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 10 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 25 Sept 2026 |
Summary
Assess and triage patients, using same day triage, and as appropriate provide definitive treatment or make necessary referrals to other members of the Practice, outside agencies and the PCN team. Advise patients on general healthcare and promote self-management where appropriate, including signposting patients to other community or voluntary services. Be able to: Utilise triage knowledge and skills to appropriately direct patients to the correct care in-house or to the appropriate service. Utilise triage knowledge and skills to appropriately direct patients to the correct care in-house or to the appropriate service. Perform and interpret ECGs; alongside other results as appropriate. Perform investigatory procedures as required. Undertake the collection of pathological specimens including intravenous blood samples, swabs, etc. Support the delivery of anticipatory care plans. Communicate proactively and effectively with all colleagues across the multi-disciplinary team, attending and contributing to meetings as required. Collaborate with other members of the PCN including doctors, nurses and other AHPs, accepting referrals and referring to them for specialist care. Maintain accurate and contemporaneous health records appropriate to the consultation, ensuring accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with patient health care and registration with the practice. Prescribe, issue and review medications as appropriate following policy, patient group directives, NICE (national) and local clinical guidelines and local care pathways. This will be done in accordance with evidence-based practice and national and practice protocols, and within scope of practice. Work with patients in order to support compliance with and adherence to prescribed treatments. Provide information and advice on prescribed or over-the-counter medication on medication regimens, side-effects and interactions. Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatment/interventions and care for patients presenting with an undifferentiated diagnosis, and patients with complex needs. Clinically examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective, and plan clinical care accordingly. Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care. Diagnose and manage both acute and chronic conditions, integrating both drug- and non-drug-based treatment methods into a management plan. Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles, and apply principles of self-care. ALL POST HOLDERS ARE REQUIRED TO Adhere to relevant West Mendip PCN and host practice policies, procedures and governance arrangements, including those relating to health and safety, equality, confidentiality, information governance and infection prevention and control. Maintain their personal and professional development and participate in appropriate training, supervision and development activities relevant to the role. Complete all statutory, essential and mandatory training requirements. Participate in appraisal and relevant clinical and professional supervision arrangements. Maintain confidentiality in relation to patients, colleagues and organisational information and comply with current data protection and information governance requirements. Comply with the professional standards, conduct and registration requirements of the HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council). Maintain high standards of infection prevention and control and comply with relevant policies and procedures. Maintain complete, accurate and contemporaneous clinical records in accordance with professional, legal, practice and PCN requirements. Report incidents, complaints, clinical concerns, safeguarding concerns and other risks through the appropriate practice and PCN processes. Take responsibility for the quality and safety of their own work, working within their scope of competence and seeking advice or escalating concerns where appropriate. Contribute positively to the effectiveness of the Wells Health Centre and West Mendip PCN teams, including identifying opportunities to improve services and patient outcomes. Work effectively and respectfully with colleagues across practices and other health and care organisations to meet patients' needs. Manage their own time, workload and resources effectively. NOTE This job description provides an outline of the principal responsibilities of the post and is not intended to be exhaustive. The post is an ARRS-funded West Mendip PCN role predominantly aligned to Wells Health Centre. While the post-holder's principal day-to-day responsibilities will be undertaken with Wells Health Centre, flexibility will be required to work collaboratively across West Mendip PCN and with partner organisations where appropriate to meet patient, service and Network Contract DES requirements. The duties and responsibilities of the role may evolve in response to changes in national guidance, the Network Contract DES, local priorities and service needs. Any significant changes will be discussed with the post-holder. All duties must be undertaken in accordance with applicable West Mendip PCN, host practice and professional policies, procedures and standards.