Band 6 Paramedic

The Methodist Church in Britain; Chilton, Washington; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Nerams Ltd. is seeking a paramedic to work in ambulance operations delivering emergency pre-hospital care. The role involves assessing and stabilising patients, providing clinical treatment and determining hospital admission or onward care.

You will often work with Emergency Care Assistants and respond from a vehicle on a rotating schedule including nights and weekends. Requirements include current HCPC registration, an enhanced DBS, and at least 2 years of paramedic experience.

Qualifications

• Diploma or BSc in Paramedicine (or equivalent).
• Current HCPC registration as a paramedic.
• CERAD or equivalent emergency blue-light driving qualification.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and provide emergency and non-emergency treatment.
• Resuscitate, stabilise, manage airways and severe bleeding.
• Administer medications, oxygen and IV fluids; perform cannulation/intubation where trained.
• Operate defibrillators and ventilators as required.
• Decide on hospital admission, destination or safe discharge.
• Collaborate with doctors, nurses, midwives and other emergency staff.
• Give clear handovers and maintain patient records.
• Drive company vehicles and perform vehicle checks.
• Maintain vehicles/equipment and complete logs.

Skills

Clinical knowledge

Communication

Decision-making

IT skills

Education

Diploma or BSc in Paramedicine

HCPC registration

CERAD / blue-light driving qualification

Job description

This paramedic post with Nerams Ltd sits within its ambulance operations, delivering emergency pre-hospital care. The work centres on assessing and stabilising patients, giving clinical treatment and deciding whether they need hospital admission or onward care, often alongside Emergency Care Assistants. Crews work in pairs or alone from a response vehicle, attending homes, GP practices, public places and hospitals, on a rota that includes nights, weekends and bank holidays. Current HCPC registration and an enhanced DBS check are required.

What the job involves

• Assess patients and give emergency and non-emergency treatment suited to their condition
• Resuscitate and stabilise patients, and manage airways, severe bleeding and other life‑threatening conditions
• Give medication, oxygen and intravenous fluids, and carry out cannulation and intubation where trained and authorised
• Use clinical equipment such as defibrillators and ventilators
• Decide on hospital admission, the right destination, or safe treatment, referral or discharge
• Work with doctors, nurses, midwives, allied health professionals and other emergency services
• Give clear clinical handovers and keep accurate patient records
• Communicate professionally with patients, relatives, carers and the public while keeping information confidential
• Drive company vehicles and complete vehicle and equipment checks
• Maintain vehicles, equipment and stations, and complete inspection and maintenance records
• Support, mentor and supervise student paramedics, newly qualified paramedics and new staff
• Follow safeguarding, infection prevention, health and safety and information governance policies, reporting concerns and incidents

What’s required

Qualifications

• Diploma or BSc in Paramedicine
• Completed newly qualified paramedic (NQP) period
• Emergency or blue‑light driving qualification, such as CERAD or equivalent

Registration & licences

• Current HCPC registration as a paramedic

Experience

• At least 2 years' experience as a paramedic
• Experience dealing with patients, customers or members of the public

Skills & knowledge

• Strong clinical knowledge and the ability to pass it on to others
• Clear communication and interpersonal skills, including tact in sensitive situations
• Sound clinical decision‑making and problem‑solving, staying calm under pressure
• Basic IT skills, including Word and email

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS clearance
• Appropriate driving entitlement for company vehicles

Other

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to handle manual handling of patients and equipment, with good general fitness
• Willingness to work rota hours, weekends, nights and bank holidaysWillingness to complete mandatory clinical and driving training and ongoing CPD

Nice to have

• C1 driving entitlement
• Level 3 CERAD or IHCD D1/D2 blue‑light driving qualification
• BSc in Paramedicine
• Level 4 Coaching and Mentoring qualification
• Additional qualifications such as Mental Health, Advanced Practice, Advanced Assessment, Prescribing or Counselling
• Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service
• Experience working with hospital teams and other healthcare professionals