PTS Paramedic

East of England Ambulance Service

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Job summary

Patient Transport Services in Cambridgeshire are currently seeking qualified Paramedic to join our team to facilitate patient transfers using our High Dependency Unit vehicle (HDU). This will involve the transfer of patients requiring high dependency care to and from hospitals/care settings. At all times providing specialist, clinical, social, and holistic care to our patients. In addition, you will also play an integral part within wider team supporting and sharing your experience in delivery of daily PTS journeys when required.

We are looking for a team player with strong communication skills, committed and a passion to deliver excellent patient care.

We have a Part-Time vacancy for a HCPC registered Band 6 Paramedic to work on the Cambridgeshire PTS Contract rota running Monday - Sunday between the hours of 07:00 - 19:00, with a possibility to cover this position with 2 part time posts.

Main duties of the job

Establish appropriate clinical care and treatment plan using appropriate clinical guidelines and within your own training and competency. Including clinical interventions and invasive techniques such as intubation, cannulation, IV injections, defibrillation and other treatment procedures where necessary.

To assist in the conveyance of patients and passengers using the appropriate equipment provided and/or manual handling techniques to the level of training provided by the Trust, in line with the Trust policy.

Continue to undertake duty of care to patient, ensuring an appropriate level of monitoring and treatment is maintained throughout the journey and after arrival at destination, until such time as a transfer of duty of care can be made.

When working with a colleague who is less clinically qualified or less experienced, the postholder will be expected to provide appropriate guidance, as necessary.

To carry out daily equipment checks, in accordance with the Trusts vehicle daily inspection (VDI) process and maintain and clean equipment following patient use using the infection control policy.

To maintain the interior and exterior of emergency vehicles in a state of cleanliness in line with Infection Control guidelines.

To undertake all mandatory training, re-certification, and any advancement in patient care training commensurate with the Paramedic profession in order to maintain registration as a Registered Paramedic in accordance with HCPC requirements.

About us

Working for Patient Transport Services at East of England Ambulance Services NHS Trust (EEAST) you will also be eligible for the following benefits:

Pay enhancement for out of hours shift working
NHS Pension Scheme
Free on-site parking
Minimum of 27 days annual leave + 8 days bank holiday (increases with years of service)
Occupational Health services including a 24hr Employee Assistance Program, mental health and wellbeing, legal and financial service
Staff support networks including BAME, LGBTQ+, Multi Faith and All Women in EEAST

Date posted

24 July 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

247-PTS-ParaC&P-0523-A

Job locations

The Paddocks

Cambridge

CB1 8DH

Job description

Job responsibilities

We deliver Patient Transport Services in Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, North, and West Essex. Our vision is underpinned by four goals:

-Be an exceptional place to work, volunteer and learn.

-Provide outstanding quality of care and performance.

- Be excellent collaborators and innovators as system partners.

- Be an environmentally and financially sustainable organisation. We will aim to make the Trust a place where all who work and access our services are free from all forms of discrimination and where the diversity of our staff patients, visitors and service-users is recognised as a key driver of our success and is openly valued and celebrated.

Job description

Job responsibilities

We deliver Patient Transport Services in Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, North, and West Essex. Our vision is underpinned by four goals:

-Be an exceptional place to work, volunteer and learn.

-Provide outstanding quality of care and performance.

- Be excellent collaborators and innovators as system partners.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Full Car driving Licence with C1 category (max 3 points on licence)
HCPC registered Paramedic

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

Experience of dealing with people, demonstrating sound customer care skills

Desirable

Previous work in a caring profession. Work with public involvement

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Full Car driving Licence with C1 category (max 3 points on licence)
HCPC registered Paramedic

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

Experience of dealing with people, demonstrating sound customer care skills

Desirable

Previous work in a caring profession. Work with public involvement

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.