Healthcare Professional

St John Ambulance; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading first aid charity in the UK is looking for an Events Healthcare Professional - Paramedic to deliver essential clinical care at various events. This role requires a registered paramedic with recent experience in managing emergency patients. You will work in a dynamic environment alongside volunteers and medical personnel, ensuring high standards of care and collaboration. Flexibility is key as shifts may vary with demand.

Qualifications

• Registered paramedic (Excl. NQP).
• Essential experience in managing acutely unwell patients in the pre-hospital environment.
• Experience in safely discharging patients.

Responsibilities

• Deliver clinical care in line with regulatory body standards.
• Collaborate with the event clinical management team.
• Utilise senior clinical help when needed.

Skills

Managing acutely unwell patients

Clinical leadership

Infection prevention and control

Patient referral procedures

Education

Degree level education

Evidence of CPD activity

Job description

Overview

Role: Events Healthcare Professional - Paramedic (casual). St John Ambulance provides First Aid and Medical Provision to thousands of events each year. You will be providing clinical care to patients presenting to St John Ambulance across our events portfolio. This role involves pre-hospital care at a wide range of events, such as music festivals, motoring, equestrian and sports events. You will be supported with modern equipment and vehicles, working alongside volunteers and other employed St John personnel. Shifts are primarily during sociable hours, with some long-duration deployments possible. You will work with a blended team of St John Ambulance volunteers, event organisers and other uniformed emergency services, demonstrating clinical leadership and support. Essential experience includes managing acutely unwell patients in emergency settings, whether in an emergency department or pre-hospital.

Responsibilities

• Deliver clinical care in line with your regulatory body (HCPC) standards.
• Work to the Scope of Practice framework set by St John Ambulance.
• Utilise senior clinical help when faced with situations outside your knowledge base.
• Ensure appropriate and timely referrals to other agencies using agreed procedures.
• Collaborate with the event clinical management team to maintain infection prevention and control standards.
• Deployments on events may include ambulance crew roles or stationing at a Treatment Centre; a flexible approach is required.
• Willingness to accept work at various event deployments as advertised by the Events Team to provide care to patients.

Qualifications

• Registered paramedic (Excl. NQP).
• Evidence of CPD activity within the last 12 months.
• Educated to degree level or evidenced post-registration advanced study.
• Essential: evidence of regular and recent experience in managing acutely unwell patients in the pre-hospital environment.
• Experience in accessing and/or referring to alternative care pathways.
• Experience in safely discharging patients.

About St John Ambulance

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a team of over 1,400 employees and over 31,000 volunteers, united by our goal of saving lives through essential first aid services, training and campaigning. As a charity with a rich heritage, we are proud of our past and excited about a healthier, safer, more resilient future.

Commitment to Diversity and Safeguarding

St John Ambulance works at the heart of communities, supporting and enabling access to physical and mental health first aid. We are committed to increasing diversity and reflecting the communities we serve. We promote safeguarding and safe recruitment; successful applicants will undergo pre-employment checks, including DBS clearance where applicable.

Note

St John does not accept speculative CVs and will only review CVs submitted in application for an advertised vacancy.