Paramedic: Life-Saving Care & NHS Leadership Pathway

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

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.