Bank Paramedic - ParaDoc | Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 18 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £22.22 - £35.55 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 April 2026 |
| Location: | London, E9 6SR |
| Company: | Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7882798/293-BANK-0718 |
Summary
The successful candidate will work as part of a team with a ParaDoc GP, Occupational Therapist or Charterd Physiotherapist, providing urgent health care to residents of City and Hackney in line with ParaDoc protocols and procedures. The ParaDoc Paramedic will provide specialist, clinical, social and holistic care to patients in a pre-hospital environment, working alongside the Hospital Integrated Independence Team (IIT) and our Clinical GPs to provide around the clock care in the local area, with a focus on falls and patients with associated mobility issues.
The postholder will respond using advanced emergency driving skills and manage emergency calls. This includes receiving direct calls from Care Workers, Care Homes, other Health Care Professionals. These calls must be triaged as appropriate, and then responded to in an appropriate, timely manner
The ParaDoc Paramedic will formulate and deliver critical care plans and treatment for patients in accordance with agreed Joint Royal Colleges Ambulance Liaison Committee (JRCALC), College of Paramedics (CoP) and National Institute of Clinical Excellence (NICE), Trust policies and current legislation.
• To be responsible for driving the ParaDoc car to and from patients’ homes.
• To be responsible for maintaining the car and ensuring its contents are in good
working order; including checking and replenishing equipment in the car and
doctors case.
• To ensure the all drug cases are correctly administered and all drugs are signed
off appropriately.
• Attend patients alongside the ParaDoc GP / Therapist.
• Take clinical lead in the rapid assessment, triage and treatment of all patients.
• Formulate a coherent and relevant plan of action, including onward referral to
LAS/GP/IIT/other care agencies.
• Work with the ParaDoc GP / Therapist to offer the patient high quality
assessments and referrals, including falls assessments.
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.
We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.
Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.
We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.
Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.
Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.
The above duties and responsibilities are intended to represent current priorities and are not meant to be an exhaustive list. The post holder may from time to time be asked to undertake other reasonable duties and responsibilities. The Job Description will be reviewed periodically in conjunction with the post holder. Any changes will be made in discussion with the post holder according to service needs.
This advert closes on Thursday 2 Apr 2026
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