Paramedic in Stowmarket

Stowmarket Full-Time No working from home possible

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Suffolk Primary Care is looking to recruit a paramedic to provide high-quality, patient-centred clinical care across the practices of the Eye locality (Eye, Debenham, Mendlesham & Fressingfield), as one of a team of four paramedics working together across these sites.

Your work will be centred primarily on home visits, alongside supporting care home ward rounds, running minor illness clinics, & taking on other clinical work as needed. The purpose of the role is to extend the reach & capacity of general practice: assessing, diagnosing & treating patients who would otherwise add to GP workload, & freeing GP time for the patients who need it most.

You will work within defined clinical protocols and scope of practice, with support & guidance from GPs, but you will be expected to function as a confident, autonomous clinician in your day-to-day decision-making, particularly in the home visiting setting.

All patients requiring a home visit are triaged & clinically assessed by a GP before allocation to you, so you will always be visiting with a clear clinical picture & rationale already established, & with a GP available to you throughout the day for advice or escalation.

You will need to demonstrate safe, sound clinical decision-making, strong assessment & diagnostic skills, as well as prioritising & assessing patient need appropriately, making referrals for further investigation or care where necessary.

For further information, please see the attached job description.

About the Candidate

All applicants must:

be a registered paramedic with current HCPC registration
have a minimum of three years' post-registration experience, with demonstrable experience of using diagnostic skills
be working towards, or already meeting, level 7 capabilities and the clinical pillar competencies of the Advanced Clinical Practice Framework
have experience of dealing with vulnerable patients

The following are desirable:

an independent prescribing qualification
evidence of working in a community or primary care setting, including home visiting
experience teaching or supporting junior staff or students

About Us

Suffolk Primary Care (SPC) is a forward-thinking partnership of GP surgeries across Suffolk. Our collaborative approach enables doctors and staff to share resources, ensuring the continued delivery of high-quality healthcare. We are committed to equal employment opportunities and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.

Benefits of Working with SPC:

NHS pension scheme:
- Defined benefits scheme
- Life insurance
- Family benefits, including adult dependents & children's pensions
- Ill health benefits
- 23.7% employer contribution
Electric Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme:
- Low monthly payments, no deposit, no credit check
- Fully comprehensive insurance, servicing, tyres & breakdown cover
- Up to £2,000 annual SPC contribution (subject to conditions)
Additional Benefits:
- Eye care vouchers
- Health service discounts, including a complimentary Blue Light Card for new starters
- Min. 33 days annual leave (inc bank hols) for full-time employees, enhancements for long service
- Enhanced maternity & paternity terms
- High street discounts via our online portal
- Salary sacrifice schemes for technology, homeware, cycling, & gym memberships

At SPC, we invest in our staffs professional growth and well-being, fostering a positive work environment that benefits both our team and the communities we serve.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Please note this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.