Paramedic Practitioner (Frailty, Care Homes & Acute Care)
| Posting date: | 23 April 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 May 2026 |
| Location: | Lewes, BN7 1US |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | A4054-26-0007 |
Summary
1. Frailty & Proactive Care (Primary Focus) Lead on the identification, assessment, and management of frailty Deliver holistic, person-centred assessments including physical, psychological, and social needs Develop and implement personalised care and support plans, including anticipatory and end-of-life care planning Manage a defined caseload of frail and complex patients, including those with dementia Support admission avoidance and early intervention strategies Work closely with MDT colleagues to coordinate care and improve outcomes 2. Care Home & Domiciliary Care Provide regular clinical reviews and acute assessments for care home residents Undertake home visits for housebound and vulnerable patients Support care home staff with clinical decision-making and escalation Contribute to care home MDT meetings and ward rounds Support medication optimisation and care planning alongside pharmacy and nursing teams 3. Acute & Same-Day Care Undertake urgent clinical assessments, including triage and same-day demand Assess and manage minor illness, injury, and exacerbations of long-term conditions Coordinate and deliver telephone triage and clinical prioritisation Escalate appropriately to GP or secondary care whenrequired 4. Clinical Practice & Procedures Conduct autonomous assessment, diagnosis, and treatment within scope of practice Request and interpret diagnostic tests (including ECGs where trained) Prescribe medication (where qualified) in line with PGDs and clinical competence Refer patients appropriately to secondary care and community services 5. MDT & System Working Work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, pharmacists, socialprescribersand wider MDT Participate in frailty MDT meetings, case reviews, and service development Liaise effectively with hospital, community, and voluntary sector services 6. Quality, Governance & Professional Practice Maintainaccurate, contemporaneous clinical records Work in line with HCPC standards and College of Paramedics guidelines Participate in audit, quality improvement, and service development Adhere to confidentiality, GDPR, safeguarding, and information governance standards Contribute to a culture of continuous learning and reflective practice 7. General Responsibilities Promote equality, diversity, and patient dignity in all interactions Maintainhigh standardsof health & safety and infection control Engage in continuous professional development (CPD) Support wider practice priorities and undertakeadditionalduties asrequired