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Principal Medical Limited

Paramedic Practitioner

The closing date is 30 November 2025

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Job summary

Purpose of the Role:

To provide high-quality, patient-centred care as part of a multidisciplinary team, contributing to the delivery of safe, efficient, and proactive healthcare services. This includes diagnosing and managing acute and chronic conditions, and supporting health promotion and prevention initiatives.

Working as part of the On the day acute care team managing presentations of acute illness with support of the duty GP.

Main duties of the job

Key Contributions:1. Clinical Excellence:

Deliver safe, effective, and evidence-based care for a wide range of conditions.

Perform home visits for housebound patients, ensuring early recognition and management of health concerns.

2. Health Promotion and Prevention:

Actively engage with patients to promote healthy lifestyles, and facilitatereferrals to community and specialist services

3. Collaborative Teamwork:

Work closely with GPs, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to deliver integrated care within defined healthcare pathways.

4. Training and Development:

Participate in the structured development program, progressing towards qualifications such as a Level 7 (Masters) and / or Non-Medical Prescribing Qualification.

5. Organisational Impact:

Support the Practices administrative workload, and contribute to clinical audits, and risk assessments.

About us

PML is a successful not-for-profit, GP-led organisation providing various NHS community and primary care clinical services to patients across Oxfordshire and Northamptonshire. We have evolved as a NHS healthcare provider since 2004 and in the last few years have grown significantly, now employing around 300 staff with a turnover of circa £16m. PML holds GMS contracts, as well as being a GP Federation representing circa 50 GP practices covering approximately 650,000 patients.

We welcome applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds and circumstances and people with protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010

Details

Date posted

28 October 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£45,000 to £50,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

E0176-25-0048

Job locations

Banbury Cross Health Centre

South Bar Street

Banbury

Oxfordshire

OX16 9AD


Job description

Job responsibilities

Purpose of the Role:

To provide high-quality, patient-centred care as part of a multidisciplinary team, contributing to the delivery of safe, efficient, and proactive healthcare services. This includes diagnosing and managing acute and chronic conditions, and supporting health promotion and prevention initiatives.

Working as part of the On the day acute care team managing presentations of acute illness with support of the duty GP.

Key Contributions:1. Clinical Excellence:

Deliver safe, effective, and evidence-based care through autonomous clinical decision-making, including assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for a wide range of conditions.

Support patients with acute and chronic conditions, creating personalised care and treatment plans that integrate drug and non-drug-based therapies.

Perform home visits for housebound patients, acting as the eyes and ears for the GP team to ensure early recognition and management of health concerns.

2. Health Promotion and Prevention:

Actively engage with patients to promote healthy lifestyles, delivering targeted advice on disease prevention and management.

Facilitate referrals to community and specialist services to ensure patients receive holistic, ongoing care.

3. Collaborative Teamwork:

Work closely with GPs, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to deliver integrated care within defined healthcare pathways.

Provide enhanced clinical advice to internal stakeholders and external partners, such as the ambulance service and district nurses.

4. Training and Development:

Participate in the structured development program, progressing towards qualifications such as a Level 7 (Masters) and / or Non-Medical Prescribing Qualification.

Engage in reflective practice and continuous professional development, attending clinical meetings and contributing to the development of best practices.

5. Organisational Impact:

Support the Practices administrative workload, including handling pathology results and electronic records.

Contribute to clinical audits, risk assessments, and service evaluations, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives.

Person Specification:Essential Qualifications and Skills:

Registered Paramedic with the HCPC.

Ability to work autonomously and within a multidisciplinary team.

Proven clinical decision-making skills for both acute and chronic conditions.

Strong communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively across organisational boundaries.

Previous experience managing minor illness

Experience working in primary care or similar settings.

Ability to assess and manage paediatric patients.

L7 Minor illness and/or advanced history taking module

Commitment to completing advanced qualifications, including L7 Masters and Non-Medical Prescribing. (Or already held)

Attributes:

Compassionate and patient-centred approach.

Proactive problem solver with excellent time management skills.

Resilient under pressure and adaptable to dynamic work environments.

Working Arrangements:

Location: BCHC Health center

Hours: Full-time (Part-time considered).

Contract Type: Permanent.

Salary: Dependent on experience and qualifications.

Benefits:

Fully funded training and development opportunities.

Free on-site parking.

Sick pay and other benefits aligned with organisational policies.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Purpose of the Role:

To provide high-quality, patient-centred care as part of a multidisciplinary team, contributing to the delivery of safe, efficient, and proactive healthcare services. This includes diagnosing and managing acute and chronic conditions, and supporting health promotion and prevention initiatives.

Working as part of the On the day acute care team managing presentations of acute illness with support of the duty GP.

Key Contributions:1. Clinical Excellence:

Deliver safe, effective, and evidence-based care through autonomous clinical decision-making, including assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for a wide range of conditions.

Support patients with acute and chronic conditions, creating personalised care and treatment plans that integrate drug and non-drug-based therapies.

Perform home visits for housebound patients, acting as the eyes and ears for the GP team to ensure early recognition and management of health concerns.

2. Health Promotion and Prevention:

Actively engage with patients to promote healthy lifestyles, delivering targeted advice on disease prevention and management.

Facilitate referrals to community and specialist services to ensure patients receive holistic, ongoing care.

3. Collaborative Teamwork:

Work closely with GPs, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to deliver integrated care within defined healthcare pathways.

Provide enhanced clinical advice to internal stakeholders and external partners, such as the ambulance service and district nurses.

4. Training and Development:

Participate in the structured development program, progressing towards qualifications such as a Level 7 (Masters) and / or Non-Medical Prescribing Qualification.

Engage in reflective practice and continuous professional development, attending clinical meetings and contributing to the development of best practices.

5. Organisational Impact:

Support the Practices administrative workload, including handling pathology results and electronic records.

Contribute to clinical audits, risk assessments, and service evaluations, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives.

Person Specification:Essential Qualifications and Skills:

Registered Paramedic with the HCPC.

Ability to work autonomously and within a multidisciplinary team.

Proven clinical decision-making skills for both acute and chronic conditions.

Strong communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively across organisational boundaries.

Previous experience managing minor illness

Experience working in primary care or similar settings.

Ability to assess and manage paediatric patients.

L7 Minor illness and/or advanced history taking module

Commitment to completing advanced qualifications, including L7 Masters and Non-Medical Prescribing. (Or already held)

Attributes:

Compassionate and patient-centred approach.

Proactive problem solver with excellent time management skills.

Resilient under pressure and adaptable to dynamic work environments.

Working Arrangements:

Location: BCHC Health center

Hours: Full-time (Part-time considered).

Contract Type: Permanent.

Salary: Dependent on experience and qualifications.

Benefits:

Fully funded training and development opportunities.

Free on-site parking.

Sick pay and other benefits aligned with organisational policies.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Paramedic with the HCPC.
  • L7 Minor illness and/or advanced history taking module
  • Commitment to completing advanced qualifications, including L7 Masters and Non-Medical Prescribing. (Or already held)

Experience

Essential

  • Ability to work autonomously and within a multidisciplinary team.
  • Proven clinical decision-making skills for both acute and chronic conditions.
  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively across organisational boundaries.
  • Previous experience managing minor illness
  • Experience working in primary care or similar settings.
  • Ability to assess and manage paediatric patients.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Paramedic with the HCPC.
  • L7 Minor illness and/or advanced history taking module
  • Commitment to completing advanced qualifications, including L7 Masters and Non-Medical Prescribing. (Or already held)

Experience

Essential

  • Ability to work autonomously and within a multidisciplinary team.
  • Proven clinical decision-making skills for both acute and chronic conditions.
  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively across organisational boundaries.
  • Previous experience managing minor illness
  • Experience working in primary care or similar settings.
  • Ability to assess and manage paediatric patients.

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

Principal Medical Limited

Address

Banbury Cross Health Centre

South Bar Street

Banbury

Oxfordshire

OX16 9AD


Employer's website

https://www.principal-medical.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Principal Medical Limited

Address

Banbury Cross Health Centre

South Bar Street

Banbury

Oxfordshire

OX16 9AD


Employer's website

https://www.principal-medical.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Operations Manager

Nick Collins

nick.collins2@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

28 October 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£45,000 to £50,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

E0176-25-0048

Job locations

Banbury Cross Health Centre

South Bar Street

Banbury

Oxfordshire

OX16 9AD


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