PARAMEDIC - Self Employed

Ambulnz Community Partners; Cramlington; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Cramlington is seeking a Paramedic to join their team. You will work closely with Emergency Medical Technicians, mentor new staff, and provide lifesaving treatment to patients. Qualified candidates should hold a paramedic qualification, a valid UK driving license, and be committed to delivering high-quality patient care. This role offers various shift patterns and additional support for your professional development.

Benefits

Psychological support program

Paid lunch breaks

Discount at local Fitness Centre

Flu vaccination offer

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Hold a UK manual 'Category B' driving license for at least 1 year and no more than 6 points.
• Registered with HCPC as a paramedic.
• Ability to handle physical tasks, including manual handling and CPR.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team with other medical personnel.
• Mentor newly qualified paramedics and other staff.
• Provide lifesaving treatment and stabilize patients for transport.
• Drive ambulance vehicles under normal and emergency conditions.

Skills

Empathy

Physical fitness

Manual handling

Education

Paramedic qualification

Emergency driving qualification

Job description

Why choose ACP?

• We offer a variety of shift patterns to fit with personal commitments, and have current opportunities for bank, self employed & PAYE contracts.
• You can claim for £30 contribution to your accommodation whilst working for us (Only Self Employed staff)
• Learning and development is important to us – you’ll have support from a local Clinical Services Manager
• Paid lunch break
• Discount at local Fitness Centre
• We pride ourselves on our high standard vehicles, with a high specification of kit.
• Flu vaccination (offered in winter to those who want it)
• Enhanced DBS Check, paid for by the Company
• Ability to apply for a Blue Light Discount Card
• Ability to join our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion group promoting equality and celebrating diversity in our workplace
• Employee Assistance Programme providing 24/7 confidential advice and guidance on matters such as:
• Formal counselling
• Medical information
• Family issues and relationship advice
• Stress and anxiety
• Financial wellbeing
• Legal information

What will you be doing:

• Working as part of a team, with either an Emergency Medical Technician or an Emergency Care Assistant.
• Mentoring staff such as Newly Qualified Paramedics, Emergency Medical Technicians and Emergency Care Assistants.
• Providing lifesaving treatment and stabilising patients, preparing them for transporting.
• Using your own appropriate knowledge and skills to make judgements and treatment following your level of training and competency.
• Responding to operational requirements in a safe and efficient way as directed by the Emergency Operations Centre.
• Driving all types of approved Ambulance Service vehicles under normal and emergency (blue light) conditions in accordance with road traffic law.

Role Requirements:

• Hold a UK manual ‘Category B’ driving licence for at least 1 year and no more than 6 points on your licence, as well as being over the age of 23 (for insurance purposes).
• You will hold a paramedic qualification, be on the HCPC register and hold an emergency driving qualification.
• Physical fitness is important in this role as there is sometimes a requirement to reach inaccessible patients in a hurry, carry out manual handling and CPR.
• Have a warm and caring personality with the ability to connect with people.
• Lastly, you will have quality references covering the last three years of employment history and a satisfactory, enhanced DBS check.

Safeguarding Statement:

Ambulnz Community Partners is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing our policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately. If successful, this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check. Please note it is a criminal offence to apply for a role in a regulated activity if you are barred from doing so.

Equality & Diversity Statement:

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required.