Paramedic Practitioner

Job summary We have an exciting opportunity for a Paramedic to join the Shrewsbury Primary Care Network Home Visiting Service. The position would suit an experienced Paramedic looking to make the move to primary care, with a fully structured and supported development programme. The role is funded by the ARRS scheme and requires all Paramedics to work towards a First Contact Practitioner Portfolio or Level 7 study, which is fully funded and supported by the network and ICB. As part of the working week the Paramedic will benefit from at least one session per week working within a GP practice running a minor illness/triage clinic with supervision. This is specifically to support development as predominantly the role will involve lone working home visiting shifts. Joint education sessions by lead PCN clinicians will also be facilitated. The Paramedic will be supported by a lead Paramedic/fully qualified ACP, and dedicated Care Coordinator. Main duties of the job The post holder acting within their professional boundaries will provide clinical assessment and management of patients in their own home. These patients will have been triaged and identified as requiring a home visit by a clinician at their own GP practice prior to the visit. A referral template will be generated by the referring clinician. The post holder may also be required to see, assess and manage patients with urgent health conditions within a GP practice clinic setting as part of their development programme. About us Shrewsbury PCN is a large and well-established PCN, bringing together 11 GP practices and serving more than 105,000 people across Shrewsbury and the surrounding area. We are a supportive, collaborative and forward-thinking organisation with a strong reputation across our local health and care system. Our people are central to our success. We want colleagues to feel valued, empowered to make a difference and supported to develop, with access to training, professional development and opportunities to broaden their skills and experience. You will be part of a well-established Paramedic Home Visiting Team, supported through regular team meetings, case-based discussions and clinical supervision. Working within a multidisciplinary PCN, you will have access to a broad network of clinical expertise including Pharmacists, Mental Health Practitioners as well as Dementia, Safeguarding and Frailty Care Coordinators to name a few, helping you deliver-high quality patient care whilst continuing to develop your skills and knowledge. Details Date posted 20 October 2026 Pay scheme Other Salary £41,062 to £45,996 a year DOE Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number A5355-26-0011 Job locations Morgan Place Anchorage Avenue, Shrewsbury Business Park Shrewsbury Shropshire SY2 6FG United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will be an experienced clinician, who, acting within their professional boundaries will provide clinical assessment and management of patients in their own home. These patients will have been triaged and identified as requiring a home visit by a clinician at their own GP practice prior to the visit. A referral template will be generated by the referring clinician. The post holder may also be required to see, assess and manage patients with urgent health conditions within a GP practice clinic setting as part of their development programme. The post holder will provide and maintain a high standard of care for patients as well as providing support to the GPs and other members of the primary health care team. They will be supported by a skill mixed team. They will work with the community, as an autonomous, accountable, Paramedic Practitioner. The primary responsibilities will include: To holistically assess, diagnose, treat or signpost patients/service users who require a home visit with undifferentiated or undiagnosed conditions. To be confident in admitting patients to secondary care via the Care Co-ordination Centre and in referring to other agreed pathways where appropriate. If the post holder has completed an independent prescribing qualification - they will be required to safely prescribe for a range of common, urgent conditions in line with their personal formulary. To identify the limitations of their own practice and liaise with senior colleagues where these limitations have been reached yo ensure good quality patient care is maintained. To use advanced clinical skills to provide education to patients, promoting self-care and empower them to make informed choices about their treatment. Ongoing contribution to service development, transformation and improvement: Mentorship and supervision of junior colleagues and peers. Identifying own learning needs and proactively addressing these where appropriate. Engaging with formal and informal development activities. Be open to learning from other professionals including from General Practice and Nursing teams to expand their scope of