Job summary
Are you a Qualified Paramedic?Have you completed two year consolidation of learning programme in an ambulance Trust?
Are you ambitious, motivated and calm under pressure?
Applications received from candidates who do not currently have HCPC registration will be withdrawn from contention of the role.
Main duties of the job
Agenda for Change - Band 6 -£35,392.00-£37,350.00 per annum plus unsocial hours payment dependent on rota and hours worked in line with Section 2 of Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions of Service Handbook.
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 description
Job responsibilities
Please ensure you read the Job description and Person Specification attached to the advert in full before applying.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please ensure you read the Job description and Person Specification attached to the advert in full before applying.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Education
Essential
- Registered Paramedic with the Health and Care Professionals Council
- Successfully completed an IHCD Paramedic Training Programme or a recognised Higher Education Paramedic qualification.2
- Completed two year consolidation of learning programme in an ambulance trust, if appointed on/after 1st September 2016
Knowledge / Experience/ Skills / Abilities
Essential
- Hold a valid EU 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
Essential
- 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
- Professional demeanour
- Sets high personal standards
- Display empathy, care and sensitivity
Other Requirements
Essential
- Flexible and able to work
- Physically fit - is able to undertake the manual handling of patients and equipment using appropriate equipment
- Maximum weight of the postholder to be no more than 120kg as assessed by the Trust Occupational Health provider. (this limit equates to approximately 18 stone 12 lbs ad reflects the manufacturer's vehicle cab safe seat weight limit)
- Good attendance record
- Demonstrates a commitment to the Trusts equal opportunity and diversity policies and can demonstrate their incorporation into personal practice.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Education
Essential
- Registered Paramedic with the Health and Care Professionals Council
- Successfully completed an IHCD Paramedic Training Programme or a recognised Higher Education Paramedic qualification.2
- Completed two year consolidation of learning programme in an ambulance trust, if appointed on/after 1st September 2016
Knowledge / Experience/ Skills / Abilities
Essential
- Hold a valid EU 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
Essential
- 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
- Professional demeanour
- Sets high personal standards
- Display empathy, care and sensitivity
Other Requirements
Essential
- Flexible and able to work
- Physically fit - is able to undertake the manual handling of patients and equipment using appropriate equipment
- Maximum weight of the postholder to be no more than 120kg as assessed by the Trust Occupational Health provider. (this limit equates to approximately 18 stone 12 lbs ad reflects the manufacturer's vehicle cab safe seat weight limit)
- Good attendance record
- 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.
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).
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