Job summary
Creffield Medical Group PCN are looking to recruit a Paramedic to join the team on a 12 month fixed term contract (initially). This is offered on a full or part-time basis for between 30-37 hours per week.
Main duties of the job
- Urgently respond to referrals and provide assessment, diagnosis and treatment at first point of contact by attending to patients, according to patients needs either in the practice or patient homes.
- Treat minor illness patients.
- Support, and continue the development of, an on-the-day emergency patient service in the practice.
- Accurately triage and prioritise patients, including in both emergency situations and telephone triage, demonstrating the use of a variety of techniques to elicit the history of an event/illness, including past medical and drug history.
- Evaluate clinical information from examination and history taking, and initiate appropriate treatment and/or referral.
- Review the effectiveness of the treatment provided, making changes where necessary to improve patient outcomes;
- Maintain accurate clinical records in an efficient manner.
- The role will offer you the opportunity to build on your experience of working effectively within a multi-disciplinary, healthcare team, as you will work alongside fellow professionals within the practice in support of one another.
Details
- Date posted: 15 August 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: Depending on experience - depending on experience
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
- Reference number: 29918
- Job locations: 15 Calavry Road, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7GH, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
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UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- 5 years post qualification experience.
- Be able to effectively assess, plan, treat and refer patients.
- Be able to evaluate patient care confidently.
- Have experience of working to protocols and guidelines.
- To exhibit excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
- Have the ability to make clear decisions with confidence and communicate these effectively.
Qualifications
Essential
- Be a registered paramedic, with current HCPC registration and have post-registration experience, ideally with some being in primary care;
- Have completed ENP/ ECP Minor Injuries and Minor Illness course Level 6 and be a ALS/APLS provider.
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This advert is for Paramedic with Primary Care Careers in 15 Calavry Road, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7GH, United Kingdom, United Kingdom. It is listed as a Paramedic role. The advertised salary is Depends on experience. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 27 Aug 2026.
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