Paramedic

Job summary

We provide high quality care and support to our patients and are looking for a Paramedic to join our friendly and experienced team.

Main duties of the job

This role will ideally be suited to an experienced Paramedic, with a proven background in delivering advanced level patient centred care within a primary care setting. Though we will consider applicants who are considering a move into primary care, who are enthusiastic and passionate about providing high quality care to our patients and becoming an integral part of our experienced multi-disciplinary team (MDT).

The successful applicant will need to demonstrate safe clinical decision making and expert care, including assessment and diagnostic skills, complete home visits on behalf of the GPs and manage minor ailment and vaccination clinics.

About us

We are a large practice comprising of three surgeries in Bexleyheath, Bexley and Erith. We have over 20,000 patients.

Details

• Date posted: 10 August 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: Depending on experience
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Part-time, Job share
• Reference number: A3298-26-0009
• Job locations: Doctors Surgery, 171 King Harolds Way, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA7 5RB, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Work alongside the medical team on Thursdays and Fridays, to provide a first point of contact within the practice for patients presenting with undifferentiated, undiagnosed problems, making use of skills in history taking, physical examination, problem-solving and clinical decision-making to establish a diagnosis and management plan.

To provide assessment, treatment and diagnosis at point of first contact by attending to patients in a variety of clinical or non-clinical settings according to patients needs.

To undertake home visits in accordance with the relevant protocols. To refer patients to an alternative care setting or treat and discharge as appropriate.

Advise patients on general healthcare and promote self-management where appropriate, including signposting patients to other community or voluntary services.

Perform specialist health checks and reviews.

Perform investigatory procedures as required. Undertake the collection of pathological specimens including intravenous blood samples, swabs, etc. Perform investigatory procedures needed by patients and those requested by GPs.

Communicate proactively and effectively with all colleagues across the multidisciplinary team, attending and contributing to meetings as required and accepting referrals and referring to specialist services where appropriate.

Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatment and or interventions and care for patients presenting with an undifferentiated diagnosis, and patients with complex needs within the clinical and domiciliary setting.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).