Job 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.