Job summary Due to the Partial retirement of a long standing member of staff we have an exciting opportunity for a new colleague to join our team of Paramedic Practitioners. The successful candidate will be responsible for the provision of paramedical services, working as part of the practices multidisciplinary team, delivering care within their scope of practice to the entitled patient population. The paramedic / paramedic practitioner will be required to work autonomously in the practice and in the community (home visits), providing a range of services such as assessment, diagnosis, treatment, telephone triage and referring patients appropriately, as well as supporting the management team in the reviewing of clinical policy and procedure. Main duties of the job The paramedic practitioner / ANP will work within their scope of clinical practice and - Triage patients and provide the necessary treatment during appointments in the practice and at home visits - Examine, assess and diagnose patients and provide clinical care/management as required - Identify, signpost or refer patients at risk of developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects on the patients health - Provide routine care to patients as required in accordance with clinically based evidence, NICE and the NSF - Examine, assess and diagnose patients and provide clinical care/management as required - Ensure continuity of care, arranging follow-up consultations or reviews as necessary - Support patients in the use of their prescribed medicines or over-the-counter medicines (within own scope of practice) - Liaise with internal teams and external services/agencies to ensure that the patient is supported appropriately (vulnerable patients, safeguarding matters etc.) - Ensure that they adhere to the relevant patient group directives and local clinical pathways at all times - Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate - Collect pathology specimens as required - Maintain accurate clinical records in line with extant legislation - Ensure that read codes are used effectively About us Bersted Green Surgery is a dedicated, forward-thinking and busy practice, looking after over 13,000.00 patients. We are located in the delightful seaside town of Bognor Regis, renowned for its sunny climate on the south-coast, near Chichester and at the foot of the South Downs National Park. We pride ourselves on being an exceptionally friendly place to work and as a training practice and a hub for research we are committed to fostering the next generation of Healthcare professionals and pioneering innovative approaches to patient care. We are expanding our Paramedic team, currently consisting of 3 Paramedic Practitioners. We are a SystmOne practice and utilise AccuRx and eConsult technology. Details Date posted 08 July 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number A0614-25-0002 Job locations 32 Durlston Drive Bognor Regis West Sussex PO22 9TD Job description Job responsibilities Job title -Paramedic Practitioner / Paramedic / ANP Line manager -Paramedic Practitioner Manager Hours per week -24 - 37.5 Job summary To be responsible for the provision of paramedical services, working as part of the practices multidisciplinary team, delivering care within their scope of practice to the entitled patient population. The paramedic practitioner will be required to work autonomously in the practice and in the community (home visits), providing a range of services such as assessment, diagnosis, treatment, telephone triage and referring patients appropriately, as well as supporting the management team in the reviewing of clinical policy and procedure. Primary responsibilities The following are the core responsibilities of the paramedic practitioner. There may be on occasion a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent on factors such as workload and staffing levels. The paramedic practitioner will work within their scope of clinical practice and: a. Identify, signpost or refer patients at risk of developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects on the patients health b. Provide routine care to patients as required in accordance with clinically based evidence, NICE and the NSF c. Examine, assess and diagnose patients and provide clinical care/management as required d. Triage patients and provide the necessary treatment during home visits e. Triage and treat or refer patients who attend the minor illness clinic f. Collect pathology specimens as required g. Maintain accurate clinical records in line with extant legislation h. Ensure that read codes are used effectively i. Ensure continuity of care, arranging follow-up consultations or reviews as necessary j. Review the effectiveness of the treatment provided, making changes where necessary to improve patient outcomes k. Chaperone patients where necessary l. Prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately m. Act as the lead clinician when dealing with clinical emergencies n. Recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs o. Support patients in the use of their prescribed medicines or over-the-counter medicines (within own scope of practice) p. Liaise with external services/agencies to ensure that the patient is supported appropriately (vulnerable patients, etc.) q. Ensure that they adhere to the relevant patient group directives and local clinical pathways at all times r. Support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters, in accordance with local and national policies s. Understand practice and local policies for substance abuse and addictive behaviour, referring patients appropriately t. Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate Secondary responsibilities In addition to the primary responsibilities, the paramedic practitioner may be requested to: a. Support the practice audit programme, undertaking audits when necessary b. Support junior members of the team, providing guidance when necessary c. Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care d. Support and participate in shared learning within the practice e. Continually review clinical practices, responding to national policies and initiatives where appropriate f. Participate in the review of significant and near-miss events, applying a structured approach, i.e. root cause analysis (RCA) g. Take personal responsibility for own learning and development, including the requirement to maintain currency, achieving all targets set in own Personal Development Plan (PDP) Job description Job responsibilities Job title -Paramedic Practitioner / Paramedic / ANP Line manager -Paramedic Practitioner Manager Hours per week -24 - 37.5 Job summary To be responsible for the provision of paramedical services, working as part of the practices multidisciplinary team, delivering care within their scope of practice to the entitled patient population. The paramedic practitioner will be required to work autonomously in the practice and in the community (home visits), providing a range of services such as assessment, diagnosis, treatment, telephone triage and referring patients appropriately, as well as supporting the management team in the reviewing of clinical policy and procedure. Primary responsibilities The following are the core responsibilities of the paramedic practitioner. There may be on occasion a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent on factors such as workload and staffing levels. The paramedic practitioner will work within their scope of clinical practice and: a. Identify, signpost or refer patients at risk of developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects on the patients health b. Provide routine care to patients as required in accordance with clinically based evidence, NICE and the NSF c. Examine, assess and diagnose patients and provide clinical care/management as required d. Triage patients and provide the necessary treatment during home visits e. Triage and treat or refer patients who attend the minor illness clinic f. Collect pathology specimens as required g. Maintain accurate clinical records in line with extant legislation h. Ensure that read codes are used effectively i. Ensure continuity of care, arranging follow-up consultations or reviews as necessary j. Review the effectiveness of the treatment provided, making changes where necessary to improve patient outcomes k. Chaperone patients where necessary l. Prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately m. Act as the lead clinician when dealing with clinical emergencies n. Recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs o. Support patients in the use of their prescribed medicines or over-the-counter medicines (within own scope of practice) p. Liaise with external services/agencies to ensure that the patient is supported appropriately (vulnerable patients, etc.) q. Ensure that they adhere to the relevant patient group directives and local clinical pathways at all times r. Support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters, in accordance with local and national policies s. Understand practice and local policies for substance abuse and addictive behaviour, referring patients appropriately t. Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate Secondary responsibilities In addition to the primary responsibilities, the paramedic practitioner may be requested to: a. Support the practice audit programme, undertaking audits when necessary b. Support junior members of the team, providing guidance when necessary c. Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care d. Support and participate in shared learning within the practice e. Continually review clinical practices, responding to national policies and initiatives where appropriate f. Participate in the review of significant and near-miss events, applying a structured approach, i.e. root cause analysis (RCA) g. Take personal responsibility for own learning and development, including the requirement to maintain currency, achieving all targets set in own Personal Development Plan (PDP) Person Specification Experience Essential Experience in triage Experience of dealing with a range of clinical conditions Experience of working in a primary care environment Desirable Experience of working as a Paramedic Practitioner Qualifications Essential Registered Paramedic (HCPC) or Registered with NMC Desirable Postgraduate diploma or degree (primary care) Clinical Knowledge and Skills Essential - Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check - Occupational Health clearance - HCPC registration - Ability to effectively triage, assess and diagnose - Wound care - ECGs - Chaperone procedure - Requesting pathology tests and processing the results, advising patients accordingly - Diabetes - Hypertension - Asthma - CHD - Ability to record accurate clinical notes - Ability to work within own scope of practice and understanding of when to refer to GPs - Understands the requirement for PGDs and associated policy - Excellent communication skills (written and oral) - Clear, polite telephone manner - Competent in the use of Office and Outlook - SystmOne Experience - Effective time management (planning & organising) - Ability to work as a team member and autonomously - Problem-solving & analytical skills - Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure Desirable - Immunisations (routine, childhood and travel) - Spirometry - Knowledge of public health issues in the local area - Awareness of issues within the wider health arena - Knowledge of health-promotion strategies Strong IT skills Person Specification Experience Essential Experience in triage Experience of dealing with a range of clinical conditions Experience of working in a primary care environment Desirable Experience of working as a Paramedic Practitioner Qualifications Essential Registered Paramedic (HCPC) or Registered with NMC Desirable Postgraduate diploma or degree (primary care) Clinical Knowledge and Skills Essential - Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check - Occupational Health clearance - HCPC registration - Ability to effectively triage, assess and diagnose - Wound care - ECGs - Chaperone procedure - Requesting pathology tests and processing the results, advising patients accordingly - Diabetes - Hypertension - Asthma - CHD - Ability to record accurate clinical notes - Ability to work within own scope of practice and understanding of when to refer to GPs - Understands the requirement for PGDs and associated policy - Excellent communication skills (written and oral) - Clear, polite telephone manner - Competent in the use of Office and Outlook - SystmOne Experience - Effective time management (planning & organising) - Ability to work as a team member and autonomously - Problem-solving & analytical skills - Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure Desirable - Immunisations (routine, childhood and travel) - Spirometry - Knowledge of public health issues in the local area - Awareness of issues within the wider health arena - Knowledge of health-promotion strategies Strong IT skills 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 Bersted Green Surgery Address 32 Durlston Drive Bognor Regis West Sussex PO22 9TD Employer's website http://www.berstedgreensurgery.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name Bersted Green Surgery Address 32 Durlston Drive Bognor Regis West Sussex PO22 9TD Employer's website http://www.berstedgreensurgery.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab). Location : 32 Durlston Drive, PO22 9TD Bognor Regis, West Sussex, United Kingdom