Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Dependent on experience
Hours: 40 hours per week
Location: Primary Care Network (PCN) – predominantly Crescent Providence Surgery and Marine Surgery
Start Date: As soon as possible

About South Coast Medical Group

South Coast Medical Group (SCMG) comprises six GP surgery locations across the Bournemouth area, providing high-quality primary care services to over 55,000 patients.

We are a forward-thinking and supportive organisation, committed to delivering excellent patient care and continually developing our services to meet the needs of our local community.

Our teams work collaboratively across our practices, sharing knowledge, experience and expertise to ensure patients receive the best possible care.

At SCMG, our four core values underpin everything we do:

Seek Solutions – We take a proactive approach to overcoming challenges and continuously improving our services.
Care & Be Compassionate – We treat our patients, colleagues and communities with kindness, dignity and respect.
Mean What You Say – We act with honesty, integrity and accountability.
Grow Relationships – We value teamwork, collaboration and building positive working relationships.

We are looking for individuals who share these values and are passionate about making a positive difference to patient care.

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated Paramedic to join our Same Day Team within South Coast Medical Group's Primary Care Network.

This is a full-time, permanent position, working predominantly across Crescent Providence Surgery and Marine Surgery.

The successful candidate will play an important role in delivering timely, safe and effective clinical care to patients presenting with a wide range of acute and ongoing healthcare needs.

Working alongside GPs, Advanced Practitioners and our wider multidisciplinary team, you will be responsible for assessing, diagnosing, treating and managing patients, using your advanced clinical knowledge and judgement to support high-quality patient care.

We are looking for a confident, compassionate and proactive clinician who enjoys working collaboratively and can adapt to the varied demands of a busy primary care environment.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

Independently assess, diagnose and manage patients presenting with acute and chronic conditions, working within their professional scope of practice.
Provide effective clinical assessment, treatment and ongoing management for patients of all ages.
Prioritise and triage patients appropriately, ensuring timely and safe clinical intervention.
Recognise deterioration and escalate or refer patients appropriately.
Coordinate and undertake home visits as required, working collaboratively with the wider clinical team.
Develop and review individualised care plans, supporting proactive and anticipatory care.
Review medication effectiveness, provide appropriate advice and support safe medicines management within professional competencies.
Make appropriate referrals for investigations and specialist services.
Work closely with GPs, community services and other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care.
Promote health education, disease prevention and healthy lifestyle choices.
Maintain accurate and comprehensive clinical records in accordance with professional and organisational standards.
Participate in multidisciplinary meetings, clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives and service development.
Support colleagues through collaborative working, sharing knowledge and contributing to a positive learning environment.
Maintain high standards of confidentiality, safeguarding, infection prevention and patient safety.

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications and Experience

Applicants must be able to demonstrate:

BSc qualification through a training programme approved by the College of Paramedics.
Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
A minimum of two years' post-registration experience.
Ability to operate at an advanced level of clinical practice.
Qualification at FHEQ Level 7 or SCQF Level 11, as specified in the Person Specification.
Experience assessing, diagnosing and managing acute clinical presentations.
Experience managing a designated caseload, including assessment, care planning, implementation and evaluation.
Sound knowledge of NHS principles, values and clinical governance.
Ability to interpret complex clinical information and make safe, informed decisions.
Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
Strong clinical documentation and record-keeping skills.
A driving licence and access to a vehicle to support home visiting requirements.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

Previous experience working within a GP practice or primary care setting.
Independent or non-medical prescribing qualification.
Evidence of completion or progression against the Paramedic Primary Care Roadmap.
Five years' post-registration experience.
Advanced Clinical Practitioner qualification or working towards ACP status.
Experience in minor illness management and telephone triage.
Experience managing chronic conditions.
Vaccination qualifications.
Experience in clinical audit, mentorship or supervision.
Membership of the College of Paramedics.
Experience working across health and social care organisations.

What We Are Looking For

We would particularly welcome applications from individuals who are:

Compassionate, approachable and committed to delivering patient-centred care.
Confident clinical decision-makers with excellent assessment and problem-solving skills.
Organised and able to prioritise effectively within a busy clinical environment.
Flexible, adaptable and comfortable responding to changing patient needs.
Enthusiastic about collaborative working and developing positive professional relationships.
Committed to ongoing professional development and maintaining high clinical standards.
Proactive in identifying opportunities to improve patient care and service delivery.

Working Hours

40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Working Hours: Monday: 9:00am – 6:00pm Tuesday: 9:00am – 6:00pm Wednesday: 9:00am – 6:00pm Thursday: 9:00am – 6:00pm Friday: 9:00am – 6:00pm

Lunch Break: 1:00pm – 2:00pm (unpaid)

The role will primarily be based at Crescent Providence Surgery and Marine Surgery, with working arrangements across the PCN according to service requirements.

Why Join South Coast Medical Group?

At SCMG, you will have the opportunity to be part of a dedicated and experienced multidisciplinary team, where collaboration, professional development and high-quality patient care are at the heart of what we do.

We recognise the importance of supporting our colleagues and encouraging everyone to contribute their skills, knowledge and ideas to help shape and improve our services.

This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to our Same Day Team and the wider development of primary care services across our organisation.

How to Apply

If you are an enthusiastic, experienced Paramedic looking for your next opportunity in primary care, we would love to hear from you.

Please submit your CV and supporting information through Indeed, demonstrating how your qualifications, skills and experience meet the requirements of the role.

We look forward to receiving your application!

South Coast Medical Group is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates from all backgrounds.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a sufficient number of suitable applications.

Pay: From £24.01 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Work Location: In person