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Job requirements
Essential
4 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Recent experience working as a solo practitioner.
- Experience
Significant experience of clinical practice, including supervision, mentorship and leadership (equivalent to at least five years post-registration experience).
- Qualifications, Accreditations, Education
A minimum of BSc (Hons) in Paramedic Science or equivalent clinical academic qualifications or experience.
- Qualifications, Accreditations, Education
HCPC registered Paramedic.
Desirable
6 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Demonstrable experience of providing clinical assessment and advice within Clinical Hub/ Clinical Support Desk.
- Experience
Experience of working in other clinical settings
- Qualifications, Accreditations, Education
Masters degree or Post Graduate qualification in a relevant field.
- Qualifications, Accreditations, Education
A recognised teaching qualification or equivalent demonstrable ability with evidence of teaching in practice and/ or classroom situations.
- Qualifications, Accreditations, Education
Mentoring and coaching; minimum of PPEd level 3 (certificate) or significant demonstrable development of mentoring and coaching skills through formal learning and application.
- Qualifications, Accreditations, Education
Qualification incorporating extended clinical practice skills (e.g. Paramedic, Emergency Care Practitioner, Critical Care Paramedic).
Job summary
The overall aim of the Advanced Paramedic Practitioner - Urgent Care (APP-UC) is to assess, treat and safely discharge patients, or utilise appropriate care pathways to reduce unnecessary hospital admissions.
Their main objective is to take a detailed history from patients and provide a targeted advanced assessment. To do this they may utilise additional skills such as a detailed neurological assessment, otoscopy and ophthalmology, pregnancy tests and urinalysis and point of care blood testing. As well as this the APP-UC has an extended medicines formulary and other interventions such as wound closure.
The role combines the APP-UC working autonomously as solo responders to 999 and 111 calls, with rotational placements across different clinical settings outside of the ambulance service. Rotating through general practice, Urgent Care Centres, minor injury units and other community settings supports the development of this alternative model of urgent care, and maintains the ongoing competence of the APP-UC skills in these areas.
Main duties of the job
Responding to a range of 999 and 111 calls the APP-UC will utilise advanced clinical skills to assess, treat and/or refer or discharge patients utilising advanced assessment techniques, accomplished clinical decision making and diagnosis. Aiming to keep the patient at home or within the community the APP-UC work closely with other healthcare providers in the capital, rotating across different clinical settings such as General Practice, Urgent Care Centres and Minor Injury Units.
About us
The London Ambulance Service is building a world-class ambulance service for a world-class city, integrating access to urgent and emergency care on scene, on phone and online. We are now looking to expand our successful Advanced Paramedic Practitioner Urgent Care (APP-UC) programme further, with additional posts established to support further expansion across London.
This is an exciting opportunity for clinicians who wish to develop as advanced paramedics and aspire to provide advanced care to patients presenting with undifferentiated urgent care needs.
Details
- Date posted: 24 September 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 7
- Salary: £55,524 to £62,652 a year Plus unsociable hours payment
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: 308-OL-SPECIALIST-92
- Job locations: Trust HQ, 220 Waterloo Road, LONDON, Greater London, SE1 8SD, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
Part-time and/or flexible working can be considered up to a minimum of 0.8wte during the training period for this role which normally lasts for up to three years. If you are considering requesting part-time and/or flexible working, please feel free to contact the recruiting manager beforehand for an informal discussion.
Vacancies exist across current APP-UC sites, but priority for this recruitment is Brent Ambulance Station.
Assessment centre and interviews will be held at Dockside Education Centre on Saturday 14th November 2026
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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This advert is for Advanced Paramedic Practitioner (Urgent Care) with London Ambulance Service NHS Trust in London, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Paramedic role. The advertised salary is £55524.00 to £62652.00. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 11 Oct 2026.
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