Paramedic (Maternity Leave Cover)

Job summary Maternity Leave Paramedic (On Site, Few Home Visits) Balmoral Surgery 24 hours per week (Ideally working on Mon/Wed & Fri) Salary: competitive We are looking for an experienced Paramedic to join our friendly, supportive GP team to cover Maternity Leave. This is a predominantly onsite role with a small number of home visit s , designed to make best use of your urgent care skills while keeping your workload safe and sustainable. About you HCPC registered Paramedic with substantial urgent/emergency care experience Confident in autonomous assessment within clear protocols and escalation routes Strong communicator, team player and keen to develop in primary care Main duties of the job What you'll do Run same day / urgent care clinics for appropriate presentations See patients face to face, by phone and video within an agreed scope of practice Carry out occasional home visits for suitable patients on a planned rota Request and interpret basic investigations, provide safety netting and clear followup Work closely with GPs, nurses and the wider MDT to improve access and patient care About us What we offer Supportive partners and practice team, with realistic expectations of your role Daily supervision Opportunities for CPD, audit and service development Induction tailored to your experience and our systems Details Date posted 20 August 2026 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Fixed term Duration 1 years Working pattern Part-time, Flexible working Reference number A4727-26-0002 Job locations Balmoral Surgery Canada Road Walmer Deal Kent CT14 7EQ United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities Balmoral Surgery Role: Paramedic General Practice Reports to: GP Partner Hours: 24 hours per week Contract: Fixed term maternity cover Salary: Depending on experience Job Summary The Paramedic will work as part of the multidisciplinary team (MDT) within Balmoral Surgery to provide high quality, patient centred care, primarily for onsite urgent/same day presentations, with a small number of home visits as agreed. The post holder will: See and manage appropriate same day / urgent cases on site, within an agreed scope of practice and under GP supervision. Undertake a limited number of home visits for suitable patients, as agreed in the rota. Support GPs by safely managing appropriate cases, while escalating undifferentiated, complex or high risk presentations to a GP. Overall clinical responsibility for patients remains with the GP partners. Key Responsibilities Clinical Within an agreed and regularly reviewed scope of practice, and with access to a named GP supervisor, the Paramedic will: Provide onsite same day / urgent care for appropriate presentations, following practice protocols and escalation pathways. Undertake face to face, telephone and video consultations for: Minor illness and injuries Selected long term condition reviews, where agreed and within competence. Perform comprehensive clinical assessments , including history, examination and observations. Formulate working diagnoses and management plans for conditions within competence, using evidence based guidelines and practice protocols. Provide home visits for suitable patients (e.g. acute but stable presentations, followup of known patients) as agreed in the practice rota, ensuring: Clear pre visit briefing where needed Timely documentation on return to the practice Escalation to a GP if concerns arise. Implement management plans including: Self care advice and safety netting Use of practice protocols and patient information Arranging appropriate followup or GP review. Recognise red flags and clinical risk , and promptly escalate to a GP when: Presentations are undifferentiated or complex There is diagnostic uncertainty The patient is clinically unstable or deteriorating. Request and interpret basic investigations within agreed scope (e.g. simple blood tests, urinalysis, ECG recording, basic observations), and escalate abnormal results to a GP. Make …