Job summary Hounslow PCNs are looking for a Lead first contact paramedic to join Hounslow Health PCN and to work in collaboration with the other PCN Lead Paramedics. Our growing multi-disciplinary PCN teams working across the five PCNs in Hounslow: Brentworth, Chiswick, Feltham & Bedfont, Great West Road and Hounslow Health. Hounslow is a diverse outer London Borough of approximately 324,000 registered patients supported by 47 GP Practices. The Hounslow Consortium brings together the borough's five Primary Care Networks (PCNs) to work collaboratively for the benefit of patients and their practices. Hounslow is traditionally considered an underserved area, and several initiatives have been under way to increase the appeal of working in Hounslow through training and development of staff, technology and our partnership with Hounslow Community Healthcare in West London NHS Trust. We are seeking individuals who are passionate about improving care for patients living in areas of high socioeconomic deprivation, tackling health inequalities and increasing access to high quality multi-disciplinary general practice. Main duties of the job Operational lead role, working alongside clinical directors to establish new and innovative ways of working to maximise the opportunities that PCN working offers. The role will give you a solid grounding in Primary Care, working across a PCN footprint and closely alongside other ARRS roles. Our Lead Paramedics will work as a team to shape and deliver the future care for our patients who receive their care at home, working in collaboration with urgent and integrated community services who are leaders in admission avoidance and optimising patients lives within the community. The collective aim is to maximise our impact on the health and well-being of our local population. You will have the opportunity to be involved in service improvement, implementing initiatives and directives locally with the support and supervision of your clinical leads within the PCN. As a Lead Paramedic you will be expected to contribute to the leadership of the PCNs but also work together to lead services in all the PCNs, provide leadership and mentoring to your team as well as develop effective relationships with the GP mentors for your staff. You must have access to your own transport, as this role will require travelling both to visit patients in their homes but also to a number of PCN practices and colleagues across Hounslow. Please refer to the job description and personal specification for full details of the role. About us West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation. Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024-25 is over £500m. The Trust is rated as 'Good' overallby the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'. The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative. Details Date posted 19 May 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £59,490 to £66,239 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS (Outer) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 222-HCS-627 Job locations Heart of Hounslow Centre for Health 92 Bath Road Hounslow TW3 3LN Job description Job responsibilities The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed. Job description Job responsibilities The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed. Person Specification Shortlisting Criteria's Essential Diploma or degree with UK professional registration as a Paramedic Postgraduate education or experience relevant to delivery of out of hospital care Ability to work autonomously, at an advanced level, within a community and primary care setting Ability and experience of leading a team, demonstrating excellence in clinical practice, professional maturity, resilience and effective communication Skills and experience to assess, evaluate and manage clinical and non-clinical risks including an understanding of governance processes Understanding of advanced clinical practice on service function, effectiveness and quality Desirable Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) Qualification Strategic understanding of local population health needs, agencies and networks Person Specification Shortlisting Criteria's Essential Diploma or degree with UK professional registration as a Paramedic Postgraduate education or experience relevant to delivery of out of hospital care Ability to work autonomously, at an advanced level, within a community and primary care setting Ability and experience of leading a team, demonstrating excellence in clinical practice, professional maturity, resilience and effective communication Skills and experience to assess, evaluate and manage clinical and non-clinical risks including an understanding of governance processes Understanding of advanced clinical practice on service function, effectiveness and quality Desirable Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) Qualification Strategic understanding of local population health needs, agencies and networks Disclosure and Barring Service Check 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 (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check 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 (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name West London NHS Trust Address Heart of Hounslow Centre for Health 92 Bath Road Hounslow TW3 3LN Employer's website https://www.westlondon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name West London NHS Trust Address Heart of Hounslow Centre for Health 92 Bath Road Hounslow TW3 3LN Employer's website https://www.westlondon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab). Location : Heart of Hounslow Centre for Health, 92 Bath Road, TW3 3LN Hounslow, United Kingdom