Paramedic Practitioner

Job summary Previous applicants need not apply We are a16,000 patient training practice based in the Waldron Health Centre, a modern, spacious facility in the heart of Deptford, North Lewisham. Deptford is a dynamic, diverse, culturally rich and rapidly changing neighbourhood with pockets of deprivation alongside new developments. We are situated directly opposite New Cross station and within walking distance of Deptford DLR, Deptford station and New Cross Gate station. Our practice values kindness, approachability, friendliness and compassion, alongside high standards of clinical care. Our working environment is supportive and collaborative. We are a training practice and have a diverse clinical team including Advanced Nurse Practitioners and an internal Clinical Pharmacist. We also teach trainee GPs and GP registrars. We very much work as a team and encourage and value everyone's contributions, no matter what their level of experience. We have large numbers of students in our population and we have a close link with Goldsmiths University. We are committed to healthcare for all and to ensure everyone benefits we make special efforts to reach out to those patients who society disadvantages. We run a dedicated clinic for the homeless, and a service for drugs and alcohol addiction. Some of our salaried doctors are involved in research and community advocacy to improve access to health care for marginalised groups. Main duties of the job The post holder will provide clinical care within a team consisting of general practitioners, advanced healthcare professionals (ANPs, clinical pharmacist), practice nurses and Healthcare assistants. Patient contact will be mainly via triage, on-call duties and home visits Duties include, but not limited to daily duty triage, home visits, post-discharge reviews and minor illness management Provide care for presenting patient from initial history taking clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation of care. You must demonstrate safe, clinical decision-making and expert care, including assessment and diagnosis skills for patients within the general practice. Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to deliver safe and high quality care About us We have regular staff activities which are full of education, fun, food, dance and parties including: Practice Away Days Christmas Parties Bowling And other great team building activities. Not only the above; we also offer an excellent Employee Assistance Scheme which includes: Free Eye Tests Cycle to work scheme Gym scheme Details Date posted 08 September 2026 Pay scheme Other Salary £32 to £35 an hour depending on experience/and being a prescriber Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number A4968-26-0005 Job locations Suite 5, Waldron Health Centre Amersham Vale New Cross London SE14 6LD United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached job description for full role and responsibilities. Job Summary: The Paramedic Practitioner (PP) will act autonomously within their professional scope of practice providing care for patients face to face, telephone consultations and home visits. The post-holder will operate within their own sphere of competence and agreed acceptable limits of practice to provide expert professional clinical advice to patients, carers and colleagues, ensuring clinical safety and excellence. The Paramedic Practitioner will need to prioritise and triage the needs of patients accordingly, making any necessary referrals for investigations in the appropriate manner. The post-holder will use skills, knowledge and competencies as a qualified Paramedic Practitioner in order to be responsible and accountable for managing patient caseloads for treatments, referral, admission and discharging patients as appropriate. Job responsibilities: The post holder will provide clinical care within a team consisting of clinical lead, general practitioners, practice nurses and Healthcare assistants. Patient contact will be via patient facing clinics, triage, on-call duties and home visits Duties include, but not limited to: home visiting service, home visits, post-discharge reviews and "minor illness" management Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to deliver safe and high quality care. Carries out clinical practice at an advanced level using expert clinical skills, critical judgements & knowledge to deliver appropriate and safe care. Delivery of care in line with NSF, NICE guidelines and evidence-based care Triage and treat patients, performing specialist assessment of their needs and make referrals as necessary to other members of the primary and secondary health care teams as appropriate. Co-ordinate the planning and delivery of care ensuring patients and carers/relatives are involved. Prescribing and reviewing medication that is appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with latest evidence-based practice, national and practice protocols and within the scope of qualified practice