Paramedic/ANP - Primary Care Same Day Care Practitioner
| Posting date: | 27 November 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 24 December 2025 |
| Location: | Oxford, OX1 2NA |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | A0616-25-0020 |
Summary
The post holder would: Assess, diagnose, and treat a range of Minor Illness and acute issues, including:- Coughs, cold, and flu- Earache- UTIs (signposting simple cases to Pharmacy First) - Diarrhoea and vomiting, and other gastro related acute illness- Rashes- Minor injuries including sprains and some wounds- Abdominal pain- Minor chest pain- Sexual Health issues (where not appropriate to signpost to Sexual Health Clinic) Clinically examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective and plan clinical care accordingly. Provide a comprehensive care plan including other members of the multidisciplinary team where needed. Demonstrate the ability to work independently and perform comprehensive patient assessments based upon the patients clinical record and physical examination. Prevent inappropriate hospital admissions or attendances to the emergency department by providing/co-coordinating the provision of specialist care by other agencies for the patient in the most appropriate and agreed environment. Prescribe and review medication for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to patient needs, within the post holders knowledge and skills and in accordance with National and Local Guidelines. Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care. Work with patients in order to support compliance with and adherence to prescribed treatments. Provide information and advice on prescribed or over-the-counter medication on medication regimens, side-effects and interactions. Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles, and apply principles of self-care Participate in audits and inspections as appropriate. Work closely with the doctors and managers/admin in the setting up and/or improving of practice systems for monitoring/measuring performance against Clinical Governance and Quality Indicator targets.