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We are looking to recruit Graduate Paramedics for our induction courses between September '26 & February '27. This is a competitive process with limited places, therefore successful applicants must be in receipt of their HCPC registration by the course start dates. **This advert is aimed at Paramedic Science Students who are currently studying and are due to complete a relevant qualification in pre-hospital care resulting in registration as a Paramedic with the Health Care Professions Council.**
Job Responsibility:
At the commencement of and during each shift to check that the allocated vehicle is equipped appropriately, restocking if necessary and is road worthy reporting any issues using the appropriate channels and protocols
Carry out paramedic duties as part of an operational crew, working within scope of practice and adhering to protocols, procedures, SOPs and clinical guidelines, seeking appropriate clinical advice and/or support as required
Work within scope of practice and limits of professional competence referring to clinical advice and/or support as required
Reduce inappropriate demand for emergency services by referring patients to appropriate health and social care agencies in response to emergency/urgent calls not requiring hospital attendance
Assist in delivering a flexible ambulance service response crossing professional boundaries as necessary and strengthening the delivery of unscheduled care
Maintain skill levels and knowledge to carry out procedures in accordance with professional guidelines, e.g. defibrillation, cannulation, intraosseous access, intubation, needle cricoidthyrotomy, needle thoracenthesis, 12 lead ECG interpretation (Advanced Life Support)
Ensures a continuous duty of care to patients to the required HCPC Standards of Proficiency and within the scope of practice and competency of this role
Make appropriate use of clinical decision support software where available
Follow and adhere to Trust clinical policies, protocols, procedures and SOPs Treat and Release, or refer patients who access the health service through the 999 system, but who do not need hospital admission
Attend patients in a variety of clinical and non-clinical settings
Responsible for undertaking manual handling procedures relating to patients with various medical conditions including bariatric patients
Following Trust clinical policies, protocols, procedures and SOPs, undertake physical patient examinations and accurately triaging and prioritising patients by completing holistic patient assessments
Following Trust clinical policies, protocols, procedures and SOPs administer drugs in accordance with national and local guidelines and relevant Patient Group Directives issued by the Trust
Record observations and findings appropriately including adverse incidents and Safeguarding issues
Work as an effective member of a multi-professional team, giving support to non-registered staff as required
Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of ambulance service practices
Communicate effectively with staff and managers on a regular basis
Communicate with patients, relatives, colleagues and other health professionals and stakeholders in a calm, caring and professional manner
Communicate condition related information to patients and their relatives requiring empathy and reassurance skills
To be responsible for the security of patients property during the transportation and hand-over at their destination
Provide verbal and written clinical input and feedback on matters of health and safety, risk assessments, accident reporting and investigations
Promote Equality & Diversity and a non-discriminatory culture
Identify and take action when other peoples behaviour undermines Equality and Diversity
Adhere to clinical governance policy requirements within the Trust
Adhere to protocols controlling drug and clinical supplies
Complete documentation (including electronic patient records where used) as per Trust guidelines and Information Governance requirements
Carry out any other duties commensurate with the post/role
Exhibit standards of personal and professional conduct and performance required by the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) or successor body
Demonstrate awareness and application of HCPC principles contained within the Standards of Proficiency and Standards of Performance Conduct and Ethics
Take part in activities that lead to personal and/or team growth
Maintain effective relationships with clinical supervisor and others engaged in their learning
Take a lead in identifying own development needs
Reflect on clinical practice and behaviours and develop a portfolio of practice in line with HCPC guidance to demonstrate competence against the NQP framework
Attend training and development programmes identified as individually appropriate
Behave as an ambassador for the trust by displaying trust values and professionalism in all engagements
Engage with CPD opportunities
Requirements:
Experience of working with members of the public in either a customer service or patient care environment
Experience of working operational placements with an NHS Ambulance Service as part of a Paramedic Science degree
A passion and motivation to provide excellent patient care to the people within the West Midlands region
Hold a full, clean manual UK Driving licence
Hold category C1 provisional OR full entitlement OR have completed medical & returned the D2 & D4 forms to the DVLA in order to apply for the provisional C1 category
Currently studying or recently completed a recognised degree in Paramedic Science resulting in registration with the HCPC as a Paramedic
Eligible to apply for HCPC registration within the next 5 months / already applied for registration / already HCPC registered
What we offer:
A financial agreement to complete your full category C1 driver training for those who need it
A full clinical induction and 4 week Level 3 certificate in Emergency Response Ambulance Driving qualification