Advanced Paramedic Practitioner

Job responsibilities

Quarry Bank Medical Centre is seeking an experienced and motivated Advanced Paramedic Practitioner to join our growing team. This role offers an excellent opportunity to work within a supportive, patient-centred GP practice serving approximately 4,500 patients in the West Midlands. Working 32 hours per week, the post holder will provide high-quality clinical care to a wide range of patients, demonstrating advanced levels of clinical reasoning, critical thinking, and autonomous decision-making across acute, urgent, and chronic presentations.

The Advanced Paramedic Practitioner will act as an autonomous practitioner, undertaking clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation of patients, with appropriate escalation and referral where necessary. The role will focus on delivering same-day urgent care clinics, supporting telephone triage and remote consultations, and contributing to the safe management of long-term conditions. The successful candidate will use their V300 Independent Prescribing qualification to prescribe medications safely and effectively, aligned to local and national clinical guidelines.

The role will involve seeing and treating patients of all ages, including infants, children, adults, and elderly patients, ensuring a holistic, patient-centred approach. The Advanced Paramedic Practitioner will be responsible for assessing patients presenting with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems, providing care for minor injuries and illnesses, and undertaking health promotion and disease prevention interventions. Clinical duties will include conducting face-to-face, telephone, and video consultations, ordering and interpreting investigations such as blood tests, ECGs, and imaging reports, and making appropriate use of clinical templates and coding systems to maintain accurate, contemporaneous patient records.

The successful candidate will work collaboratively with our GPs, nurses, healthcare assistants, pharmacists, and wider Primary Care Network (PCN) staff to deliver integrated, multidisciplinary care. They will participate actively in quality improvement initiatives, clinical audits, and service development projects, helping to shape the future of primary care services within the practice. The Advanced Paramedic Practitioner will also support the practice in achieving key performance indicators such as the Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) and enhanced services targets.

Applicants must hold current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a paramedic, alongside completion of a Masters degree or equivalent training in Advanced Clinical Practice. A V300 Independent Prescribing qualification is essential. Significant experience of working autonomously in a primary care, urgent care, or community healthcare setting is required, along with demonstrable experience of managing a broad range of acute and chronic presentations. Strong clinical assessment skills, the ability to prioritise and manage risk independently, and excellent communication and interpersonal abilities are essential attributes.

Desirable experience includes working within a Primary Care Network (PCN) or multidisciplinary team setting, experience of delivering chronic disease management clinics (such as asthma, COPD, diabetes), and previous involvement in quality improvement, service development, or audit projects. Skills in cervical cytology, minor injury management, advanced care planning, and frailty assessment would also be advantageous but are not essential.

At Quarry Bank Medical Centre, we are proud to foster a positive and inclusive working environment where every member of the team is valued. We are committed to supporting professional development and will offer regular clinical supervision, funded CPD opportunities, and protected learning time. Staff wellbeing is a genuine priority within the practice, and we actively promote a culture of support, flexibility, and teamwork. Benefits include access to the NHS Pension Scheme, paid indemnity cover, free on-site parking, and strong links with our wider PCN colleagues.

This is an exciting opportunity for an Advanced Paramedic Practitioner to join a forward-thinking practice where your expertise, ideas, and contribution will truly be recognised and valued. If you are passionate about patient-centred care, committed to continuous improvement, and looking to work within a friendly and professional team, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Qualifications

Essential

• Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Paramedic
• Masters Degree in Advanced Clinical Practice or equivalent Level 7 qualification
• V300 Independent and Supplementary Prescribing qualification, recorded with HCPC
• Postgraduate qualification in advanced clinical assessment and diagnostics
• Completion of a Practice Assessor/Practice Supervisor qualification or equivalent recognised by HCPC or Higher Education Institutions
• Evidence of ongoing, active participation in Continuing Professional Development (CPD) aligned to the four pillars of advanced practice
• Up-to-date mandatory training including safeguarding adults and children at Level 3
• Evidence of recent study in areas relevant to primary care and urgent care management
• Certification in clinical supervision or teaching and assessing students in practice settings
• Understanding of clinical governance principles, patient safety, and risk management processes
• Full compliance with professional revalidation requirements as set by HCPC
• Commitment to maintaining up-to-date professional portfolio including reflective practice

Desirable

• Accredited training in the management of long-term conditions such as asthma, COPD, diabetes, or hypertension
• Training and certification in cervical cytology (smear taking)
• Accredited course in frailty assessment and management
• Minor injuries and minor illness management training
• Completion of advanced care planning and palliative care management courses
• Training in performing joint injections for musculoskeletal conditions
• Completion of Quality Improvement or Service Redesign courses (e.g., NHS Improvement, QI Level 1)
• Mentorship or Teaching and Learning in Practice qualification (HEE recognised or equivalent)
• Completion of Mental Health First Aid or equivalent mental health training
• Certification in smoking cessation support or weight management programmes
• Training in safeguarding supervision for adult and child protection (enhanced level)
• Experience or training in the delivery of urgent care streaming and telephone triage
• Competence in the use of EMIS Web, or other primary care clinical systems

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Highly motivated and committed to delivering high-quality patient care
• Able to work autonomously and use own initiative within professional boundaries
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Calm and professional manner under pressure
• Flexible and adaptable approach to workload and service demands
• Strong team player, willing to support colleagues across disciplines
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Commitment to professional and personal development
• Strong ethical standards and integrity in clinical practice
• Able to prioritise workload effectively and manage competing demands
• Patient-focused approach with a commitment to equality and diversity
• Resilient and able to manage emotional challenges inherent in healthcare work
• Demonstrates reflective practice and openness to feedback
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times
• Compassionate, empathetic, and non-judgemental manner when dealing with patients and families

Desirable

• Willingness to lead service development or quality improvement initiatives
• Interest in teaching, mentoring, or supporting the development of others
• Ability to positively influence and motivate others within a team
• Proactive approach to identifying and resolving problems
• Enthusiastic about embracing innovation and change within clinical practice
• Awareness of own limitations and willingness to seek advice or escalate appropriately
• Ability to contribute to the development of clinical pathways and local service models
• Politely assertive when advocating for patient care or service improvements
• Ability to remain professional and solution-focused when dealing with complaints or concerns
• Enthusiastic approach to promoting preventative healthcare and self-management
• Willingness to represent the practice or PCN in external forums or working groups
• Ability to engage constructively in team meetings and clinical discussions
• Passionate about delivering patient education and empowering individuals
• Interest in research, audit, or evidence-based practice initiatives
• Ability to balance patient care responsibilities with service and organisational needs

Experience

Essential

• Minimum of 2 years post-registration experience as a Paramedic
• Minimum of 1 year working autonomously as an Advanced Paramedic Practitioner or in an equivalent advanced practice role
• Experience of assessing, diagnosing, treating, and managing patients presenting with undifferentiated urgent, acute, and chronic health problems
• Experience of safely prescribing medications independently under V300 qualification
• Experience of managing patients across the full age range, including children, adults, and older people
• Experience of delivering minor illness and minor injury clinics
• Experience of providing care for patients with long-term conditions such as asthma, COPD, diabetes, and hypertension
• Experience of conducting telephone triage and remote consultations in a primary care or urgent care setting
• Experience of working effectively within a multidisciplinary clinical team
• Evidence of ongoing active engagement in Continuing Professional Development (CPD) aligned to advanced practice standards
• Experience of maintaining accurate, contemporaneous clinical records using electronic patient record systems

Desirable

• Experience of working within a Primary Care Network (PCN) or integrated multidisciplinary team setting
• Experience of delivering chronic disease management clinics independently (e.g., asthma, COPD, diabetes, hypertension)
• Experience of supervising, mentoring, or assessing students or junior staff in clinical practice
• Experience of involvement in quality improvement projects, service redesign, or clinical audit
• Experience of managing complex, frail, or multimorbid patients within a primary care or community setting
• Experience of providing urgent care streaming or working within an urgent treatment centre (UTC) model
• Experience of providing palliative and end-of-life care support in a community or general practice setting
• Experience of using structured consultation models, clinical templates, and accurate coding to support QOF achievement
• Experience of managing safeguarding cases and contributing to multi-agency working
• Experience of training delivery, presentations, or teaching sessions for staff groups

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).