Holmhurst Medical Centre

First Contact Paramedic (FCP)

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North East England
Permanent
Paramedic

Posted 1 day(s) ago

Reference: 2377165


Job summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Paramedic to join our friendly and supportive GP practice team to deliver high-quality acute same day care and support with home visits at least one day a week.

The successful candidate will play a key role in assessing, treating, and managing patients with urgent but non-emergency clinical needs, helping to improve access to care and support continuity for our patient population.

Main duties of the job

  • Provide autonomous clinical assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for patients presenting with acute same day problems.
  • Undertake home visits for housebound and vulnerable patients.
  • Work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, reception staff, pharmacists, and the wider multidisciplinary team.
  • Manage a varied caseload safely and effectively within scope of practice.
  • Support care planning, admission avoidance, and appropriate onward referrals.
  • Maintain accurate and contemporaneous clinical records using the practice clinical system.
  • Contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives within the practice.
About us

Holmhurst Medical Centre is an established General Practice serving over 10,500 patients in the Redhill area. We are committed to providing high quality continuing care within the community and aim to provide a wide range of high-quality medical services.

The doctors, nurses, attached health care team and support staff strive to provide the best possible services to our patients.

We are a training practice for doctors, which means that doctors spend time with us (up to 12 months) in order to gain experience.

Details
Date posted

01 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A1379-26-0003

Job locations

12 Thornton Side

Redhill

RH1 2NP

United Kingdom


Job description
Job responsibilities

  • Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness
  • Developing care plans for health in consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease management protocols
  • Providing counselling and health education
  • Admitting or discharging patients to and from the caseload and referring to other care providers as appropriate
  • Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards
  • Collecting data for audit purposes
  • In general, the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with working within primary care.

Please see attached job description document for further information.

Job description
Job responsibilities

  • Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness
  • Developing care plans for health in consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease management protocols
  • Providing counselling and health education
  • Admitting or discharging patients to and from the caseload and referring to other care providers as appropriate
  • Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards
  • Collecting data for audit purposes
  • In general, the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with working within primary care.

Please see attached job description document for further information.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
  • Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) Paramedic registration.
  • First Contact Paramedic qualification.
  • Able to operate at an advanced level of clinical practice.
  • Full UK driving license.
  • Two years minimum experience as a Paramedic.
Desirable
  • Non-medical prescribing qualification.
  • Experience using SystmOne.
Experience
Essential
  • Is a qualified First Contact Paramedic Level 6 registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
  • Has experience in urgent care, community care, primary care, or emergency medicine.
  • Demonstrates excellent communication and clinical decision-making skills.
  • Is confident working independently while also valuing teamwork.
  • Has a compassionate, patient-centred approach.
  • Holds a full UK driving licence.
Desirable
  • Experience working in Primary Care, aware of common chronic and acute illnesses in a GP setting.
  • Evidence of working across organizational boundaries within health and social care.
  • Independent thinker with good judgement, problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Clear communicator with excellent writing, report writing and presentation skills; capable of constructing and delivering clear ideas and concepts concisely and accurately for diverse audiences.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
  • Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) Paramedic registration.
  • First Contact Paramedic qualification.
  • Able to operate at an advanced level of clinical practice.
  • Full UK driving license.
  • Two years minimum experience as a Paramedic.
Desirable
  • Non-medical prescribing qualification.
  • Experience using SystmOne.
Experience
Essential
  • Is a qualified First Contact Paramedic Level 6 registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
  • Has experience in urgent care, community care, primary care, or emergency medicine.
  • Demonstrates excellent communication and clinical decision-making skills.
  • Is confident working independently while also valuing teamwork.
  • Has a compassionate, patient-centred approach.
  • Holds a full UK driving licence.
Desirable
  • Experience working in Primary Care, aware of common chronic and acute illnesses in a GP setting.
  • Evidence of working across organizational boundaries within health and social care.
  • Independent thinker with good judgement, problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Clear communicator with excellent writing, report writing and presentation skills; capable of constructing and delivering clear ideas and concepts concisely and accurately for diverse audiences.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

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

Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

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

Employer details
Employer name

Holmhurst Medical Centre

Address

12 Thornton Side

Redhill

RH1 2NP

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://www.holmhurstmedicalcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details
Employer name

Holmhurst Medical Centre

Address

12 Thornton Side

Redhill

RH1 2NP

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://www.holmhurstmedicalcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)