Details:
- Salary: £35 - 38 - Hour
- Job Type: Temporary
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Hour
- Location: Chelmsford Essex
- Date: 1 day ago
Description:
Location: Chelmsford
Job Type: Part-time (3 days per week)
Contract: Maternity Cover
Start Date: September 2026
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced and motivated Prescribing Paramedic to join our friendly and supportive GP practice on a maternity cover contract, starting in September 2026.
This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a modern, patient-focused primary care team where you'll play a key role in delivering high-quality clinical care to patients within the community.
Key Responsibilities
* Assess, diagnose and manage patients presenting with both acute and routine medical conditions.
* Independently prescribe medications within your scope of practice.
* Conduct face-to-face consultations and telephone assessments.
* Undertake home visits for patients who are unable to attend the surgery.
* Develop and implement appropriate treatment and management plans.
* Work collaboratively with GPs, nurses and the wider multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, effective patient care.
* Provide health promotion, self-management advice and patient education.
* Maintain accurate, timely and comprehensive clinical records in accordance with NHS and professional standards.
* Contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives where appropriate.
About You
The successful candidate will have:
* Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
* Qualified Paramedic with an Independent Prescribing qualification.
* Experience working within Primary Care or General Practice (preferred).
* Excellent clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
* Confidence managing a broad range of minor illness and long-term conditions.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
* A patient-centred approach with the ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
What We Offer
* Part-time position (3 days per week).
* Maternity cover contract commencing September 2026.
* Supportive and experienced multidisciplinary team.
* Modern GP practice with a positive working environment.
* Opportunity to make a meaningful difference to patient care.
* Competitive hourly rate, dependent on experience.
If you are a compassionate and proactive Prescribing Paramedic looking for your next opportunity in Primary Care, we would love to hear from you