Practice Paramedic

Job Summary

Haven Health and Howard House surgery in Felixstowe have multi-disciplinary teams who are serious about healthcare and achieving the best for all their patients but who like to work in a supportive and fun atmosphere. We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and flexible Practice Paramedic to work in the community treating both Haven Health and Howard House patients.

Suitable candidates must be able to work flexibly, autonomously and proactively in the community supporting both our housebound and care home patients. The vacancy is for approx. 15 hrs a week; however, flexibility is crucial to accommodate training, holidays and occasional sickness.

Location:

Grange Farm Avenue, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 2XD
(within easy access of Ipswich, 20 minutes).

We would love to hear from candidates with GP surgery experience.

• Treat both housebound and care home patients across 2 surgeries.
• Lead on various vaccination campaigns.
• Complete referrals where applicable.
• Work closely with GP's and debrief following home visits.

The home visiting team consists of 2 other paramedics and a community HCA.

Suffolk Primary Care (SPC) is a forward-thinking partnership of GP surgeries across Suffolk. Our collaborative approach enables doctors and staff to share resources, ensuring the continued delivery of high-quality healthcare.

We are committed to equal employment opportunities and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.

• NHS Pension Scheme – defined benefits scheme, life insurance, family benefits including adult dependents & children’s pensions, ill health benefits, 23.7% employer contribution.
• Electric Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme – low monthly payments, no deposit, no credit check, fully comprehensive insurance, servicing, tyres & breakdown cover, up to £2,000 annual SPC contribution (subject to conditions).
• Flexible Working Arrangements.
• Additional Benefits – eye care vouchers; health service discounts, including a complimentary Blue Light Card for new starters; minimum 33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) for full-time employees, with enhancements for long service; enhanced maternity & paternity terms; high street discounts via our online portal; salary sacrifice schemes for technology, homewares (Currys, John Lewis, Decathlon), cycling, and gym memberships.

Pay scheme:
Silver (Salary depends on experience).

Contract:

Permanent.

Working pattern:
Part-time (approx. 15 h/week).

Reference number: A

Date posted: 13 January 2026.

To provide a high-quality, cost-effective service to the patients of Haven Health and Howard House GP surgeries; diagnosing and prescribing treatments and medication while working within defined procedures and protocols as laid down by the GPs. Work as part of a clinical team with paramedic's GPs, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Practice Nurses and Healthcare Assistants across both practices and non‑clinical team members.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure all medical notes are written contemporaneously and succinctly.
• Induct and arrange training for existing team members and new employees where applicable.
• Arrange flu and immunisations for all care home and housebound patients.
• Provide assessment, diagnosis and treatment at first point of contact by attending to patients according to their needs in patients homes/Care homes; act as an autonomous clinician with support and guidance from the GPs.
• Proactively identify, diagnose and manage treatment plans for patients at risk of developing a long‑term condition (as appropriate).
• Diagnose and manage both acute and chronic conditions, integrating drug and non‑drug based treatment methods into a management plan.
• Accurately triage and prioritise patients, including in emergency situations, demonstrating use of a variety of techniques to elicit history of an event/illness, including past medical and drug history.
• Recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs.
• Telephone triage as appropriate for clinics and home visits and care home ward rounds and provide access to GPs as necessary.
• Evaluate clinical information from…