Paramedic - Fylde Coast

North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust is seeking a qualified Paramedic to join our frontline teams based around Cumbria & Lancashire - Fylde Coast. You will deliver high-quality emergency care, show empathy and maintain patient confidentiality across varied environments, from busy towns to rural areas.

We offer an unrivalled clinical development pathway with funding for formal qualifications and NHS leadership training, enabling progression to senior clinical roles within the Trust.

Qualifications

• HCPC registered paramedic status is required.
• Completion of IHCD or HE paramedic training is expected.
• Two-year consolidation of learning in an ambulance trust must be completed if appointed after 01/09/2016.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality emergency medical care to patients.
• Operate effectively across diverse environments, from busy urban areas to rural communities.
• Demonstrate empathy, care and sensitivity in times of patient need.
• Maintain confidentiality and accurate clinical records.

Skills

Verbal communication

Listening skills

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Patient care

Information systems

Safety & equipment use

Confidentiality

CPD & knowledge

Decision making

Education

HCPC registered paramedic

IHCD paramedic training or HE qualification

Two-year consolidation programme in ambulance trust

Job description

Are you a Qualified Paramedic, Are you ambitious, motivated, calm under pressure and be able to display empathy, care and sensitivity in peoples time of need? If so, we are looking for you!

Please note, vacancies for this role will be based out of Cumbria & Lancashire - Fylde Coast

A Great Place to work:

At NWAS we have an unrivalled clinical development pathway. Meaning you'll have access to fantastic training and development opportunities, including funding for formal academic qualifications and NHS leadership Training. Members of our team have gone on to become senior managers, clinical leaders, consultant paramedics and even CEO - and you can too.Working on the Fylde Coas t, you will apply your clinical skills in a variety of environments, ranging from the busy town to rural villages.

A Great Place to Live:

Happiness - The North West boasts higher standard of living, more to do, cheaper housing and a wealth of history and culture. The Fylde Coast offers a unique blend of coastal scenery and renowned attractions, including Blackpool Pleasure Beach, Blackpool Tower and Blackpool Zoo. The Fylde Coast also benefits from its own microclimate, often bringing beautiful days to enjoy the seaside. With Manchester, Liverpool and the Lake District all around an hour away, Blackpool is ideally placed for exploring both city life and the countryside.

Take a look at this short video with testimonials from our Operational members of staff:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mpq1cT6HZlo

Main duties of the job

Qualified Paramedics B6

Evidence of completion of a two year consolidation of learning programme in a ambulance trust, if appointed on/after 1st September 2016

We will aim to -

• Close the advert on 10.11.2027 (depending on numbers, advert might close earlier).
• Complete professional discussion & OSCE (Date TBC)
• Sector Allocation preferences will be requested after professional discussion. Once Allocated Sector and Station, changes cannot be made.
• You will need to be available to start your Induction from January 2027
• Provide a 6 week full time training course (2 week clinical, 4 week emergency driving) on commencement of the role.

About us

North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust provides 24 hour, 365 days a year accident and emergency services to those in need of emergency medical treatment and transport.

Our highly skilled staff provide life-saving care to patients in the community and take people to hospital or a place of care if needed.We also provide non-emergency patient transport services for those patients who require non-emergency transport to and from hospital and who are unable to travel unaided because of their medical condition or clinical need.

Alongside the other emergency services, we also work to ensure the safety of the public and treatment of patients in the event of a major incident.

We also deliver the NHS 111 service in the North West. NHS 111 replaced NHS Direct in 2013. This service was introduced to make it easier for people to access local NHS healthcare services in England. It provides non-emergency medical help fast, and is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Job responsibilities

If youre conditionally offered the role, successful applicants will need to provide the following before they start:

• Proof of certificates for the qualifications detailed on the job specification.
• Driving Licence Full C1 driving licence with no more than 3 endorsement points. In exceptional circumstances a maximum of 6 points may be considered.Any applicants with a drink driving conviction in the last five years (whether spent or not) will not be considered for the role.
• Identity documents including a right to work document (i.e. UK passport, settlement status or biometric residence permit).
• You will also be required to complete a driving assessment as part of your pre-employment checks.

Qualifications and Education

• Registered Paramedic with the Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC)
• Successfully completed an IHCD Paramedic Training Programme or a recognised Higher Education Paramedic qualification.
• Completed two year consolidation of learning programme in an ambulance trust, if appointed on/after 1st September 2016

Knowledge / Experience / Skills and Abilities

• Hold a valid UK Driving License (No more than 3 endorsement points. In exceptional circumstances a maximum of 6 points may be considered)
• C1 Category entitlement
• Good verbal, listening and written communication skills
• Able to communicate across wide demographic boundaries in an appropriate manner, including where there are barriers to understanding
• Displays good interpersonal skills
• Demonstrate the ability and commitment to providing high quality patient care, appropriate to patient needs
• Able to operate all appropriate information systems in an efficient and effective manner relevant to this post
• Able to operate all equipment safely and in accordance with Trust policy, procedures and protocols
• Respects and applies patient confidentiality at all times
• Good organizational skills, is able to identify priority pathways and act effectively under pressure
• Able to produce accurate records in accordance with Trust policy
• Able to assimilate information and skills through training or personal development, and to apply these practically in the working environment
• Able to evidence a commitment to personal quality standards
• Demonstrate relevant appropriate CPD and up to date knowledge
• Ability to analyse facts and situations and demonstrate appropriate decision making

Personal Attributes

• Is self-motivated with ability to work within occupational guidelines
• Displays excellent attention to detail
• Maintains a flexible and proactive approach to work
• Demonstrate a commitment to team working
• Confident and assertive but approachable, sensitive and able to adapt to changing environments
• Adaptability - especially in a changing environment
• Sets high personal standards
• Display empathy, care and sensitivity

Other Requirements

• Flexible and able to work
• Physically fit - is able to undertake the manual handling of patients and equipment using appropriate equipment
• Demonstrates a commitment to the Trusts equal opportunity and diversity policies and can demonstrate their incorporation into personal practice

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.