Job summary
The role of Lead Paramedic is to support the County Command Team in the day to day management of the Operational Stations with particular responsibilities for the administrative arrangements of the Station.
Ring fenced to Somersetbased Paramedics.
Main duties of the job
As a Lead Paramedic you will support the County Command Team in ensuring that operational personnel carry out their duties in accordance with Trust policy, service instructions and to the standards of conduct and performance defined in the Institute of Health and Care Development (IHCD) Ambulance Service Basic Training Manual/ IHCD Paramedic Training Manual, out-of-hospital care guidelines published by Joint Royal Colleges Ambulance Liaison Committee (JRCALC), and Trust Clinical Notices.
Promote and establish a healthy and safe working environment, ensuring health and safety policies are complied with particularly those relating to accident reporting and investigation procedures. Ensure health and safety checks are actioned in line with agreed recommendations and timescales and ensure that appropriate standards of cleanliness of vehicles and equipment are maintained, as agreed with the County Command Team.
Assist with the induction of new staff, ensuring that they are aware of all necessary procedures, policies and information in order to carry out their role effectively.
Candidates must have two years' experience in a Qualified Paramedic position.
About us
At South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) we have a culture where everyone is valued for being themselves. Our aim is to work together to promote the most inclusive environment possible, which attracts people from the widest range of backgrounds and experiences to enrich the work that we do together, for the benefit of all of our employees, our patients and the communities we serve. We offer flexible working opportunities, inclusive policies and a range of feedback mechanisms to support individuals and to enable a positive, welcoming environment where our people and their careers can thrive in.
We employ over 5,000 employees mainly clinical, operational and emergency response staff as well as supporting roles. We also employ Doctors and volunteers which include community first responders and fire co-responders.
We take all the steps needed to provide the most compassionate patient care possible whilst also providing an enjoyable and safe place to work. We actively promote a positive set of behaviours as being key to our performance both individually and collectively. Our recruitment, selection and screening processes are designed to uphold these standards and we invite all our candidates to actively share with us through these processes how they will bring these behaviours to life.
To view the Trust's Mission, Vision, Values and Goals clickhere
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about this role please see attached the job description and person specification attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about this role please see attached the job description and person specification attached.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- Able to meet the requirements of the Knowledge and Skills Framework for their role
- HCPC registered Paramedic
- Full Driving Licence and minimum 12 months actual recent driving experience
- Category B driving licence held for at least 1 year. No more than 3 penalty points for certain offences. Must have licence category C1
- Current IHCD or equivalent D1 & D2 driving qualification/Current advanced driving qualification.
Desirable
- ALS, PHTLS, PHEC or other advanced clinical courses
- Candidates must have two years' experience in a Qualified Paramedic or Ambulance Nurse position.
Previous experience (Paid/ Unpaid relevant to job)
Essential
- Experience in dealing with a diverse range of people in a customer/patient environment
- Up-to-date continuing professional development portfolio
Desirable
- Healthcare experience within NHS, nursing or voluntary organisation
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- Able to meet the requirements of the Knowledge and Skills Framework for their role
- HCPC registered Paramedic
- Full Driving Licence and minimum 12 months actual recent driving experience
- Category B driving licence held for at least 1 year. No more than 3 penalty points for certain offences. Must have licence category C1
- Current IHCD or equivalent D1 & D2 driving qualification/Current advanced driving qualification.
Desirable
- ALS, PHTLS, PHEC or other advanced clinical courses
- Candidates must have two years' experience in a Qualified Paramedic or Ambulance Nurse position.
Previous experience (Paid/ Unpaid relevant to job)
Essential
- Experience in dealing with a diverse range of people in a customer/patient environment
- Up-to-date continuing professional development portfolio
Desirable
- Healthcare experience within NHS, nursing or voluntary organisation
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).
Employer details
Employer name
South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Taunton, Yeovil, Shepton Mallet, Sherborne and Ilminster Stations
Somerset
TA1 2LB
Employer's website
https://www.swast.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
