Initial Assessment and Triage Paramedic

University Hospitals Dorset; Bournemouth; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Dorset is seeking experienced Band 6 Paramedics to join the Emergency Department in a new Initial Assessment and Triage Paramedic role at Bournemouth. The post involves rapid clinical assessment for walk-ins and ambulance arrivals with autonomous decision-making.

We offer full-time and part-time options, with 37.5 hours per week and twilight shifts (1000-2200). Applicants must be HCPC registered Paramedics with a minimum of two years post-registration experience.

Qualifications

• Paramedic degree or diploma required.
• HCPC registration with Paramedic status.
• ALS and EPLS certifications are required.

Responsibilities

• Rapidly assess and triage adult and paediatric patients in the Emergency Department.
• Identify acuity and clinical risk and initiate investigations and treatment.
• Support safe ambulance flow and coordinate with ambulance crews.
• Deliver direct patient care while managing patient flow.

Education

Paramedic degree or diploma

ALS

EPLS

Job description

Main area Paramedic Grade NHS AfC: Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours

• Full time
• Part time

37.5 hours per week (Twilight shifts - 1000-2200) Job ref 153-ME06799

Department name X. UHD - Paramedics EOI Short Form Site Bournemouth Hospital Town Bournemouth Salary £39,959 - £48,117 pa/pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 04/10/2026 23:59

As University Hospitals Dorset we are a three site acute trust with ‘university hospital’ status through our partnership with Bournemouth University, working with an annual budget of £730m.

We offer highly regarded health services, employing some 10,000 staff. Our ambitious £500m transformation programme is well on the way to delivering state-of-the-art facilities over the next two years to meet the current and future healthcare needs of the populations we serve.

In an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with over seven miles of sandy beaches you’ll find inspirational opportunities to achieve your perfect work/life balance. With the New Forest and the Purbecks on our doorstep, we’re also less than three hours from London by road or train. The thriving towns of Poole, Bournemouth and Christchurch give way to idyllic villages and unspoilt landscapes just minutes from our hospitals.

We believe that having a diverse workforce, and allowing people to be themselves, is essential in ensuring we offer an inclusive, welcoming and productive place to work.

We especially welcome applications from minority groups in the community who may be underrepresented in our workforce.

At UHD our active staff network groups are the Women's Network, Black Asian Minority Ethnic Group (BAME), Pride Network, European (EU), Pro Ability Staff Network, and the Armed Forces Support Group.

As a Trust we are proudly signed up to the Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant guaranteed interview schemes.

We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support the preparation of their application. While this is not discouraged, we kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of your own experience and suitability. Personal integrity is an important part of the recruitment process.

Job overview

We are looking for experienced and motivated Band 6 Paramedics to join our Emergency Department team in a new Initial Assessment and Triage Paramedic role. Working at the front door of the Emergency Department, you will provide rapid clinical assessment and triage for both adult and paediatric patients arriving as walk-ins and by ambulance.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will rapidly assess and triage adult and paediatric patients attending the Emergency Department, identifying acuity, clinical risk and the most appropriate onward pathway. They will initiate investigations and treatment within their scope of practice, recognise and elevate deteriorating patients, identify opportunities for alternative pathways such as ambulatory or same-day emergency care, and discharge patients directly where appropriate, within professional competence.

Using the National Acuity Scoring system, you will identify clinical priority, recognise deterioration and ensure patients are directed to the most appropriate pathway. This is a highly autonomous role requiring confident clinical decision-making, effective communication and the ability to manage patient flow while delivering direct patient care.

A key element of the role will be supporting safe and effective ambulance flow. The post holder will work closely with ambulance crews, SWAST operational staff and the wider Emergency Department team to prioritise patients awaiting handover, support timely transfer of care and improve ambulance turnaround. The role will combine rapid clinical assessment, autonomous decision-making, patient streaming and flow management with direct hands‑on patient care.

Applicants must be HCPC registered Paramedics with a minimum of two years’ post‑registration experience, with an enthusiasm for developing their practice within the Emergency Department.

Working for our organisation

UHD are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service‑specific questions at interview.

If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.

UHD has active networks including Women’s, BAME, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes.

AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

See attached job description.

Note that working hours are currently planned as 1000-2200 covering a 7 day service.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Paramedic degree or diploma
• ALS
• EPLS

Experience

• 2 years post registration
• Experience in a front line role

Knowledge

• Recognition of deterioration, resuscitation and time-critical conditions
• Applied anatomy, physiology and assessment of acute adult and paediatric illness and injury.
• ED flow, ambulance handover and alternative pathways.

Please note:

Staff recruited are expected to be available to work flexibly across all our Trust locations to meet service demands.

This advert may be closed early if sufficient applications are received.

COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself and our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst this vaccination is not a condition of employment we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated.

Internal Candidates: staff employed prior to merger who voluntarily change jobs will be appointed to UHD terms and conditions.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.