Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Purpose of the Role

The Paramedic will provide safe, effective and professional clinical care to patients with a wide range of medical conditions and injuries. The role involves assessing patients, providing appropriate treatment, making clinical decisions and arranging transportation or onward care where required.

Paramedics may work in a variety of environments, including patients' homes, GP practices, public places, hospitals and other healthcare settings. They may work as part of a two-person ambulance crew or independently using an appropriate response vehicle.

• Undertake comprehensive clinical assessments and obtain patient consent where possible.
• Provide appropriate emergency and non-emergency treatment based on the patient's condition.
• Resuscitate and stabilise patients when required.
• Manage airways, severe bleeding and other life-threatening conditions.
• Administer medication, oxygen and intravenous fluids within the individual's scope of practice.
• Use clinical equipment such as defibrillators, ventilators, pulse oximeters and other approved medical equipment.
• Perform appropriate clinical procedures, including cannulation and endotracheal intubation where trained and authorised.
• Monitor patients and recognise changes in their condition.
• Determine whether hospital admission is required and identify the most appropriate destination or onward care.
• Safely treat, refer or discharge patients who do not require hospital admission where clinically appropriate.
• Provide clear clinical handovers and accurate patient records.
• Liaise with doctors, nurses, midwives, allied health professionals, ambulance services, police, fire and other emergency services.
• Communicate professionally with patients, relatives, carers, colleagues and members of the public.
• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
• Support and supervise student paramedics and new members of staff where required.
• Provide clinical advice to patients and colleagues when appropriate.

• Drive company vehicles for which the employee is appropriately trained and authorised, in accordance with relevant legislation, company procedures and the Highway Code.
• Complete vehicle and equipment checks as required.
• Maintain vehicles, equipment and stations in a clean, safe and operational condition.
• Complete all required inspection and maintenance documentation.
• Assist other healthcare professionals with patient care when required.

• Maintain current HCPC registration and practise within the HCPC Standards of Proficiency for Paramedics.
• Maintain an appropriate scope of practice.
• Complete all mandatory and statutory training required by the company.
• Undertake continuing professional development (CPD).
• Participate in training, mentoring and development of colleagues where required.
• Work with management to identify and address individual learning and development needs.

• Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with the Data Protection Act, Caldicott principles and company policies.
• Handle patient and business information securely and appropriately.
• Comply with relevant Information Governance and Freedom of Information requirements.

• Follow all company Health & Safety policies, procedures and safe working practices.
• Report accidents, incidents, near misses and identified risks promptly through the company's reporting system.
• Participate in risk assessments and actions designed to reduce risk.
• Attend mandatory Health & Safety training.
• Take responsibility for your own safety and the safety of patients, colleagues and members of the public.
• Support a workplace where health and safety is embedded in everyday practice.

• Safeguard children and vulnerable adults encountered during the course of your duties.
• Follow all relevant safeguarding policies, procedures and guidance.
• Report safeguarding concerns appropriately.

• Follow current Infection Prevention and Control guidance and company procedures.
• Comply with Hand Hygiene and Personal Protective Equipment requirements.
• Complete mandatory IPC training.
• Take appropriate measures to prevent healthcare-associated infections.

• Ensure work is completed to the required professional and company standards.
• Comply with all company policies, procedures, protocols and relevant legislation.
• Report incidents and concerns through the appropriate reporting systems.
• Support the company in providing safe, effective and high-quality patient care.
• Maintain appropriate standards of professionalism and accountability.

The post holder must maintain professional, respectful and effective relationships with:

• Patients and their relatives/carers.
• Nerams Ltd colleagues.
• Hospital and healthcare teams.
• NHS Ambulance Trust operational and control staff.
• Other emergency services and healthcare professionals.

Effective communication, teamwork and appropriate information sharing are essential.

• Treat all patients, visitors and colleagues fairly and respectfully.
• Comply with company equality and diversity policies.
• Ensure patient care is delivered in a way that recognises individual needs.

The successful candidate should demonstrate:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently.
• Ability to remain calm and professional under pressure.
• Strong clinical decision-making, problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Caring, compassionate and reassuring approach.
• Professionalism, integrity and honesty.
• Resilience when dealing with challenging situations.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle sensitive situations professionally and appropriately.
• Good literacy, numeracy and basic IT skills.
• Ability to undertake manual handling of patients and equipment.
• Good general fitness appropriate to the requirements of the role.
• Willingness to work flexibly, including rota hours, weekends, nights and bank holidays where required.
• High standards of personal hygiene and professional appearance.

• Current HCPC registration as a Paramedic.
• Recognised Diploma or BSc in Paramedicine.
• Completion of the required NQP period.
• Appropriate emergency/blue-light driving qualification, such as CERAD or equivalent.
• Appropriate driving entitlement in accordance with company requirements.
• Satisfactory Enhanced DBS clearance.
• Ability to successfully complete all required clinical and driving training.
• Willingness to undertake mandatory training and maintain ongoing CPD.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, ideally gained through experience working with patients, customers or members of the public.

• C1 driving entitlement.
• Level 4 Coaching and Mentoring qualification.
• BSc in Paramedicine.
• Additional clinical or professional qualifications, such as Mental Health, Advanced Practice, Advanced Assessment, Prescribing, Counselling or other relevant areas of practice.

This job description outlines the main duties of the role and is not intended to be exhaustive. Duties may be amended from time to time to reflect the needs of the organisation and service.

Due to the nature of the role, the successful applicant will be required to obtain an Enhanced DBS check and meet any relevant occupational health requirements.

All employees are expected to comply with Nerams Ltd policies, procedures, legislation and professional standards and to contribute to a safe, respectful and high-quality service.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• HCPC registered Paramedic
• Diploma or BSc in Paramedicine
• Completed NQP (Newly Qualified Paramedic) period
• Enhanced DBS clearance
• Willingness to complete mandatory training and maintain CPD.

Desirable

• Level 3 CERAD course / IHCD D1/D2 blue-light driving qualification
• Appropriate driving entitlement
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service
• Level 4 Coaching & Mentoring
• BSc in Paramedicine
• Additional qualifications such as Mental Health, Advanced Practice, Advanced Assessment, Prescribing or Counselling.

Experience

Essential

• Experience dealing with patients, customers or members of the public.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills gained through this experience.
• Ability to handle sensitive situations professionally, assertively and tactfully.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience/ability to carry out manual handling, including patients and equipment.
• Ability to use basic IT systems, such as Word and email.
• Experience is also beneficial in working with hospital teams and other healthcare professionals.

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

Nerams Limited

Address

Nerams Ltd

Chilton

FERRYHILL

County Durham

DL17 0EW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://nerams.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)