Job summary
Due to ongoing developments within the department, some exciting new opportunities have arisen for Paramedics to work within the nursing team in the Emergency Department at Bournemouth and Poole, the local trauma centre dealing with a wide range of patients from across Dorset.
Despite being a thriving and busy Department we remain a friendly and well-motivated team. Paramedics have the opportunity to quickly develop skills in all areas of Emergency Medicine in a supportive environment.
Paramedics who join the team will be completely integrated within the nursing team and work in all the same areas, including Resus, Majors and Urgent Care. They can expect to receive training in and support to help them make the transition including orientation to the acute hospital and delivery of all IV and Oral medications. The future of Emergency Care in Dorset remains exciting, with a major new Emergency site being developed and planned to open in 2024.
We are looking for high calibre individuals with good interpersonal and communication skills. The successful candidate should relish the challenge of a fast paced and exciting environment whilst wanting to deliver the highest standard of care.
Applicants need to be a Registered Paramedic with a minimum of 6 months post registration experience.
Base Location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital or Poole Hospital
Interview Date: TBC
Main duties of the job
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
About us
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued team mates and colleagues.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma in Paramedic Science
Desirable
- Degree in paramedic science or related subject
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Other
Essential
- Willingness to work within a multi-disciplinary team
- Experienced in delivery of personal care
- I.T literate
- A team player.
Desirable
- Successful team leadership/motivation and development of others;
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma in Paramedic Science
Desirable
- Degree in paramedic science or related subject
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Other
Essential
- Willingness to work within a multi-disciplinary team
- Experienced in delivery of personal care
- I.T literate
- A team player.
Desirable
- Successful team leadership/motivation and development of others;
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
