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St James Medical Practice

Prescribing Paramedic (BANK ROLE)

The closing date is 28 February 2026

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Job summary

As a triage paramedic we will require you to manage the "on-the-day" demand. You will be a crucial link between patients and GPs, conducting telephone consultations, to assess, diagnose, and treat patients with acute or minor illnesses.

Main duties of the job

  • Telephone and Online Triage:Reviewing incoming urgent requests to determine the appropriate level of care, prioritizing patients, and reducing the workload on doctors.

  • Acute/Same-Day Consultations:Seeing patients with undifferentiated, non-life-threatening conditions (e.g., coughs, infections, minor injuries) in a clinic setting.

  • Home Visits:Carrying out home visits, particularly for housebound or elderly patients, acting as the "eyes and ears" of the GP in the community.

  • Clinical Assessment & Decision Making:Performing physical examinations, interpreting ECGs, and ordering or reviewing diagnostic tests.

  • Safety Netting & Referrals:Identifying patients needing urgent secondary care, making referrals to specialists, or directing patients to community services.

    • About us

    We are a dynamic organisation that operates a Triage led service. The successful candidate will integrate in to the triage team to support the triaging GP's in managing the day to day case loads. This will be across our different sites.

    Details

    Date posted

    15 February 2026

    Pay scheme

    Other

    Salary

    Depending on experience Dependant on experience

    Contract

    Bank

    Duration

    1 years

    Working pattern

    Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours, Term time hours

    Reference number

    A0934-26-0004

    Job locations

    The Firs

    26 Stephenson Road

    London

    E177JT


    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    • Telephone and Online Triage:Reviewing incoming urgent requests to determine the appropriate level of care, prioritizing patients, and reducing the workload on doctors.

    • Acute/Same-Day Consultations:Seeing patients with undifferentiated, non-life-threatening conditions (e.g., coughs, infections, minor injuries) in a clinic setting.

    • Clinical Assessment & Decision Making:Performing physical examinations, interpreting ECGs, and ordering or reviewing diagnostic tests.

    • Safety Netting & Referrals:Identifying patients needing urgent secondary care, making referrals to specialists, or directing patients to community services.

      • Job description

      Job responsibilities

      • Telephone and Online Triage:Reviewing incoming urgent requests to determine the appropriate level of care, prioritizing patients, and reducing the workload on doctors.

      • Acute/Same-Day Consultations:Seeing patients with undifferentiated, non-life-threatening conditions (e.g., coughs, infections, minor injuries) in a clinic setting.

      • Clinical Assessment & Decision Making:Performing physical examinations, interpreting ECGs, and ordering or reviewing diagnostic tests.

      • Safety Netting & Referrals:Identifying patients needing urgent secondary care, making referrals to specialists, or directing patients to community services.

        • Person Specification

        Qualifications

        Essential

        • - HCPC Registered: They must be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council.
        • - Independent prescriber.

        Desirable

        • Previous experience in general practice.
        Person Specification

        Qualifications

        Essential

        • - HCPC Registered: They must be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council.
        • - Independent prescriber.

        Desirable

        • Previous experience in general practice.

        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).

        Additional information

        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).

        Employer details

        Employer name

        St James Medical Practice

        Address

        The Firs

        26 Stephenson Road

        London

        E177JT


        Employer's website

        https://thestjamespractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

        Employer details

        Employer name

        St James Medical Practice

        Address

        The Firs

        26 Stephenson Road

        London

        E177JT


        Employer's website

        https://thestjamespractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

        Employer contact details

        For questions about the job, contact:

        Operations Manager

        Aqeeb Khan

        aqeeb.khan@nhs.net

        07716453179

        Details

        Date posted

        15 February 2026

        Pay scheme

        Other

        Salary

        Depending on experience Dependant on experience

        Contract

        Bank

        Duration

        1 years

        Working pattern

        Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours, Term time hours

        Reference number

        A0934-26-0004

        Job locations

        The Firs

        26 Stephenson Road

        London

        E177JT


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