About this role
Job summary
The PCN Paramedic is an experienced autonomous practitioner who works within professional boundaries and HCPC standards to deliver high-quality clinical care across Huntingdon PCN. The post-holder will be an integral part of the multidisciplinary team (MDT), providing assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients presenting with acute, urgent, and chronic conditions in both surgery and community settings.
The role offers an alternative model to traditional GP appointments and home visits, providing advanced clinical assessment, triage, treatment, and care planning for patients. Working independently within scope of practice, the Paramedic will use enhanced assessment and decision-making skills to manage undifferentiated and undiagnosed presentations, including minor illness, minor injuries, abdominal pain, chest pain, headaches, frailty, and complex long-term conditions.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, pharmacists, physiotherapists, social prescribing teams, community services and secondary care providers to improve patient outcomes, reduce health inequalities, and support the strategic priorities of Huntingdon PCN. Clinical supervision, mentorship, and professional development opportunities will be provided to support career progression and advanced practice development.
When employed under the Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS), the post-holder will fulfil the requirements outlined within Annex B (Section B13) of the Network Contract DES Specification 2026/27.
About us
Huntingdon PCNs vision is to bring GP practices together with other local services to provide the best care in the right place. This role will support Huntingdon PCN which covers four GP Practices and has a patient population of 47,000 patients. Our values are:
Integrity - We promise to conduct ourselves with the utmost integrity, staying open and honest with colleagues and patients.
Empathy - We strive to take perspective of and feel emotions of another person, taking action to alleviate stress and pain of others showing kindness and care in our approach. Putting ourselves in other peoples shoes, both patients and colleagues, establishing an empathetic connection.
Empowerment - We seek to champion positive relationships and build trust whilst empowering others
Job description Job responsibilities
Why Join Huntingdon PCN?
Work autonomously across four progressive GP practices serving 47,000 patients. Deliver urgent and same-day care at the top of your licence. Be part of a supportive MDT including GPs, ACPs, pharmacists, physiotherapists, and social prescribers. Protected CPD and clinical supervision. Opportunity to complete or progress the Paramedic Roadmap to Practice. Involvement in service development and quality improvement. Supportive culture focused on innovation and patient-centred care.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Practice
The post-holder will:
Work as part of the multidisciplinary team across Huntingdon PCN. Assess, triage, and clinically manage patients presenting with acute, urgent, and undifferentiated conditions. Provide same-day clinical assessment and treatment. Undertake autonomous consultations in surgery, patient's homes, and care home settings. Manage episodes of care from assessment through diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up. Recognise red flags, deterioration, and serious underlying pathology, taking appropriate action. Undertake clinical examinations and investigations as appropriate. Perform and interpret ECGs. Collect pathological specimens including blood samples, swabs, and other diagnostic tests within scope of practice. Prescribe medicines where appropriately qualified and authorised, in accordance with legislation, NICE guidance and local policies. Provide urgent community assessments and home visits as an alternative to GP home visiting services. Support management of patients with frailty, long-term conditions, and complex healthcare needs. Develop and support anticipatory care plans. Undertake chronic disease monitoring and reviews as required. Exercise professional judgement and effectively manage clinical risk. Ensure robust safety-netting and follow-up arrangements are in place. Refer patients appropriately to primary, secondary, community and voluntary sector services. Caseload Management
Manage own clinical workload and same-day demand. Prioritise urgent clinical presentations. Maintain oversight of follow-up requirements. Track referrals and investigations. Ensure continuity and safety-netting. Monitor outcomes and escalate deterioration appropriately.
Patient-Centred Care
The post-holder will:
Develop therapeutic relationships with patients and carers. Promote personalised care and shared decision-making. Empower patients to self-manage their health conditions where appropriate. Support prevention, wellbeing, and health promotion initiatives. Address health inequalities and improve access for vulnerable communities. Signpost patients to social prescribing, community services, and voluntary organisations. Communicate complex and sensitive information compassionately and effectively. Ensure patients and carers are fully informed regarding treatment options and care pathways.
Multidisciplinary Team Working
The post-holder will:
Work collaboratively with GPs, Advanced Practitioners, Practice Nurses, Pharmacists, Physiotherapists, Community Nurses, Mental Health Teams, and Social Prescribers. Receive referrals and directed patients from triage systems and clinical colleagues. Attend and actively contribute to MDT meetings and case discussions. Support integrated working across primary, community and secondary care services. Act as a professional role model for colleagues and students. Support mentoring, supervision, and training of junior colleagues where appropriate.
Clinical Governance and Quality Improvement
The post-holder will:
Maintain accurate, contemporaneous, and legally compliant clinical records. Use appropriate coding and digital systems to support patient care and reporting. Participate in audits, quality improvement projects, and service evaluations. Contribute to incident reviews, significant event analyses, and learning activities. Support delivery of QOF, Enhanced Services, QIPP and other quality initiatives. Monitor outcomes and provide data required to demonstrate service effectiveness. Ensure practice remains aligned with NICE guidance, CQC standards and local pathways. Participate fully in clinical governance processes.
Leadership, Education and Development
The post-holder will:
Participate in clinical supervision, appraisal, and professional development activities. Maintain continuing professional development (CPD) and professional registration requirements. Support teaching, mentoring, and development of healthcare professionals. Deliver education and training relating to urgent care and medical emergencies. Contribute to service redesign, pathway development, and innovation. Actively seek patient and colleague feedback to improve services. Develop expertise across the four pillars of advanced clinical practice: Clinical Practice Leadership and Management Education Research Safeguarding Responsibilities
Recognise and respond to safeguarding concerns. Undertake assessments in patients' homes and identify risks. Escalate concerns in accordance with local procedures. Work collaboratively with social care and community teams. Promote patient safety and wellbeing. Participate in safeguarding investigations when required. Maintain Level 3 safeguarding knowledge and training. Digital Systems and Technology
Maintain accurate records using SystmOne. Utilise Accurx for communication and patient engagement. Use Outlook and Teams effectively. Manage digital referrals and workflows. Ensure accurate SNOMED coding. Support population health and reporting requirements.
Generic Responsibilities
The post-holder is required to comply with all Huntingdon PCN policies and procedures relating to:
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Health, Safety, Environment and Fire Safeguarding Children and Adults Information Governance and GDPR Confidentiality Infection Prevention and Control Clinical Governance Risk Management Business Continuity Learning and Development Collaborative Working Professional Conduct Security Quality Improvement
The post-holder must maintain their professional registration and work within the standards established by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Degree in Paramedic Science or equivalent professional qualification. Registered Paramedic with the HCPC. Completion of the two-year Consolidation of Learning programme. Minimum three years post-consolidation experience working at Band 6 level or equivalent. Working towards or possessing Level 7 capability in paramedic practice. Evidence of continuing professional development. Current UK driving licence and access to transport. Completion or working towards of the NHS England Paramedic FCP/AP Roadmap to Practice.
Desirable
Master's Degree or working towards Master's level study. Teaching, mentorship, or supervision qualification. Advanced Clinical Practitioner qualification. Independent Prescriber qualification.
Experience Essential
Experience working autonomously in clinical practice. Experience assessing and managing undifferentiated presentations. Experience of urgent and same-day care. Experience working within multidisciplinary teams. Experience maintaining accurate electronic clinical records.
Desirable
Primary Care or General Practice experience. Experience using SystmOne. Clinical audit and quality improvement experience. Experience supervising, mentoring, or teaching staff.
Knowledge and Skills Essential
Advanced clinical assessment and diagnostic skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to manage risk and work safely within scope of practice. Knowledge of safeguarding adults and children. Ability to maintain accurate clinical documentation. Strong problem-solving and clinical decision-making abilities. Effective organisational and time-management skills. Commitment to reducing health inequalities. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Strong IT and digital literacy skills.
Desirable
Broad understanding of NHS primary care and PCN structures. Knowledge of local health and care systems. Experience of service redesign and pathway development. Research, audit and evaluation skills.
Personal Qualities & Attributes Essential
Integrity, professionalism, and accountability. Emotional resilience and the ability to work under pressure. Compassionate and patient-centred practice. Strong teamwork and collaborative skills. Excellent organisational abilities. Adaptability and flexibility. Commitment to continuous improvement. Ability to motivate and inspire confidence in others. A proactive and solution-focused approach.
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 Huntingdon PCN
Address Huntingdon PCN
St Marys Street
Huntingdon
Cambridgeshire
PE293TN
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.huntingdonpcn.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)