Paramedic

Posting date:	22 January 2026
Salary:	Not specified
Additional salary information:	Negotiable
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	01 February 2026
Location:	Rochester, ME1 2AY
Company:	NHS Jobs
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	A3639-26-0000

Summary

Main Purpose of the Post: Home Visiting Service at the practice To manage a caseload and deal with a wide range of health needs in a Primary Care setting, ensuring the highest standards of care for all registered and temporary patients. To carry out all duties in a professional manner and adhere to the practice protocols, policies and guidelines at all times. Duties and Responsibilities of the Post The following are the core responsibilities of the Paramedic Practitioner. There may be on occasion, a requirement to carry our other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels: The delivery of highly effective medical care to the entitled population The provision of services commensurate with the GMS contract Effective management of acute medical conditions Processing of administration in a timely-manner, including referrals, and other associated administrative tasks Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy and guidance Work collaboratively, accepting an equal share of the practice workload Adhere to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit process Contribute to the successful implementation of continuous improvement and quality initiatives within the practice Accept delegated responsibility for a specific area (or areas) of the QOF Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings as required Contribute effectively to the development and maintenance of the practice including; clinical governance and training Ensure compliance with the appraisal process Commit to self-learning and instil an ethos of continued professional development across the practice team Support the training of medical students from all clinical disciplines Support the Partner and Management Team in achieving the strategic aims of the practice Review and adhere to practice protocols and policies at all times Encourage collaborative working, liaising with all staff regularly, promoting a culture of continuous improvement at all times In addition to the primary responsibilities, the Paramedic Practioner may be requested to: Participate in practice audits as requested Participate in review of significant and near-miss events applying a structured approach Confidentiality: In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust in us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately. In the performance of the duties outlined in this job description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, Practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the Practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential. Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data. Personal and Professional Development: In addition to maintaining continued professional development, the post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the Practice as part of this employment, such training to include: Participation in an annual individual appraisal review including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work. Quality: The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the Practice, and will: Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients need Effectively manage own time, workload and resources Communication: The post-holder should recognise the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to: Communicate effectively with other members of the team Communicate effectively with patients and carers Recognise peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly Contribution to the implementation of Services: The post-holder will: Apply Practice policies, standards and guidance Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will effect own work The list of responsibilities is not exhaustive. The manner in which tasks are executed is of paramount importance to the smooth running of the City Way Surgery.