About this role
Job summary
Working within a Primary Care Home Visiting Team which includes other clinicians namely , GPs , ANP's , ECPs and Paramedics you willprovide high-quality, patient-centered care by undertaking home visits for housebound or vulnerable patients with acute, sub-acute, and chronic conditions. The role supports GPs and the multidisciplinary team (MDT) in delivering timely assessments, diagnostics, treatment, and referrals, reducing hospital admissions and improving access to care closer to home.
You will also work in partnership with other acute health care providers as part of the Derby and Derbyshire Local Navigation Hub model .
Main duties of the job
Clinical Assessment & Diagnosis Act as an autonomous clinician, performing comprehensive history-taking, physical examinations, and clinical assessments. Diagnose and manage undifferentiated and complex conditions within scope of practice. Undertake and interpret diagnostic tests (e.g., ECG, blood tests, urinalysis). Treatment & Care Planning Provide urgent and routine care, including prescribing (if qualified) or recommending treatment plans. Initiate referrals to GPs, community services, or secondary care as appropriate. Support anticipatory care plans and chronic disease management for housebound patients. Home Visiting Respond to same-day visit requests for acute illness, minor injuries, and exacerbations of chronic conditions. Ensure safe and effective care delivery in patients homes, considering social and environmental factors. Collaboration & Communication Work closely with GPs, nurses, pharmacists, and social care teams. Communicate effectively with patients, carers, and MDT members, including sensitive information. Promote self-care and provide health education to patients and families. Documentation & Governance Maintain accurate clinical records in line with NHS and PCN standards. Adhere to NICE guidelines and local protocols. Participate in audits, clinical meetings, and service development initiatives.
About us
Derbyshire Dales PCN is made up of eleven GP Practices .
The network covers the areas of Hope , Bradwell , Eyam ,Tideswell , Baslow , Bakewell , Darley Dale , Ashover ,Ashbourne ,Brailsford , Wirksworth and Matlock .
There is an excellent road infrastructure and access to and from the M1, A6 and A38 is easily achievable .
You will be working in the beautiful Derbyshire Dales which includes the well known tourist attractions that are scattered around the locality . It is a fantastic place to work with many benefits that are naturally derived by working in the Dales .
The ethos of DDPCN is to support all our staff in order to maximise every opportunity to deliver a high quality of patient care on behalf of our stakeholder practices and ICB colleagues that lead and are involved the LNH model .
The management team at DDPCN have a 'can do' attitude and as an employee you will be supported by an excellent clinical and back office team each day .
Job description Job responsibilities
To provide high-quality, patient-centered care by undertaking home visits for housebound or vulnerable patients with acute, sub-acute, and chronic conditions. The role supports GPs and the multidisciplinary team (MDT) in delivering timely assessments, diagnostics, treatment, and referrals, reducing hospital admissions and improving access to care closer to home.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
HCPC registered Paramedic. Experience in urgent or primary care settings. Strong clinical decision-making and triage skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Full UK driving license and access to a vehicle for home visits
Desirable
Non-medical prescribing qualification. Experience in chronic disease management and care planning. Familiarity with EMIS System One or similar clinical systems.
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 Derbyshire Dales Primary Care Network
Address Darley Dale Medical Centre
Dale Road South
Darley Dale
Matlock
Derbyshire
DE4 2EU
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://ddpcn.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)