Paramedic

NHS; Guildford; On-site; GBP 48,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Paramedic to join their primary care team at a busy site. This role offers the chance to provide exceptional, evidence-based care to patients in various environments, including emergency and primary care settings. With a focus on personalizing patient care and fostering therapeutic relationships, you will play a vital role in the assessment, planning, and implementation of care. The organization values professional development and offers numerous opportunities for growth, making it an ideal place for driven healthcare professionals looking to make a significant impact in their field.

Benefits

Discounts on shopping and leisure activities

24/7 employee assistance helpline

Financial assistance when needed

Support for professional development

Qualifications

• Qualified Paramedic with HCPC registration and post-registration ambulance experience.
• Compassionate and non-judgmental approach to patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based care focusing on emergency and unplanned patient needs.
• Build therapeutic relationships while ensuring professional boundaries.

Skills

Compassionate care

Emergency care

Patient assessment

Communication skills

Education

Qualified Paramedic

Current professional registration (HCPC)

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Paramedic to join our primary care team at Gatwick IRC, located in Gatwick.

Hours

The site currently offers a 24-hour service and shift patterns with 11.5 hour shifts from 7am-7.30pm. This position is full time, and you'll receive an annual salary up to £47,250 per annum FTE - depending on experience.

How will we support you?

Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course, competency framework, regional and national career development opportunities, our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs, and support from the wider team.

Candidates are required to have a legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.

Main duties of the job

As a Paramedic, your responsibilities will vary. You will:

• Provide outstanding evidence-based care to our patients, seeking out, listening to, and acting on their feedback so that care is personalised and informed by what matters to them - focusing on emergency and unplanned care to patients with both primary care and acute care needs.
• Deliver non-judgemental care, building therapeutic relationships and promoting professional boundaries.
• Play an active part in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care following our policies and procedures while always considering safeguarding.

Career Development

If you are interested in career development, we have a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience, which include both internal and external options for development and learning.

It doesn't stop there we also offer:

• Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
• Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development
• 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it

About us

The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders, and immigration removal centres. We're the UK's leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of their background.

Practice Plus Group's purpose is to unlock your best work life, and we stand by our core values:

• We treat patients and each other as we would like to be treated.
• We act with integrity.
• We strive to do things better together.

We are looking for caring, compassionate, but also driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for fair and inclusive healthcare access to all.

Minimum Requirements

• Qualified Paramedic
• Current professional registration (HCPC)
• Proven post-registration ambulance experience
• Evidence of continued professional development
• A non-judgmental and compassionate approach
• Proven experience in either: Accident & Emergency, Primary Care environments, or Minor injuries/illness

Although not essential, ideal applicants would have experience in a hospital, community, or prison environment.

Secure environments are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If you're looking for a role where you can develop your existing healthcare skills and learn something new every day in an environment that never stands still, then this could be the right opportunity for you.

Job Responsibilities

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