Job summary
Salary: £36,070 - £44,780 per annum inclusive of HCAS
Based in one of the worlds most vibrant, diverse and exciting cities, its no surprise that were one of the worlds busiest ambulance services. Our Paramedics see all walks of London life. For you, it means a career like no other providing excellent patient care in the right place, at the right time.
We strive to provide our patients with the level of care that distinguishes us as a great service provider.
Our organisation is driven by our strategic objectives and organisational values and we look for people who are strongly aligned with them.
Main duties of the job
You will:
Be accountable for the assessment, treatment, diagnosis, supplying and administering of medicines managing, discharging and referring patients in a range of urgent, emergency, critical or out of hospital settings.Undertake the full range of paramedic duties in line with the Trusts operational instructions.If you would like to join us in improving our service in London the key skills and experience you will need are:
- Qualified Paramedic with HCPC registration
- 2 years post registration experience in clinical practice, or less if progressed through the national fast track programme
- Possess a current full manual drivers licence, valid in the UK
- Have no more than 3 penalty points
- Full C1 and driving qualification
- Completion of the NQP period or equivalent experience
- Experience of supervision, mentorship and development of a range of clinical staff in relevant practice settings
About us
Working at the London Ambulance Service offers a range of benefits including the following:
- Protected training and continued professional development through individual learning accounts
- A clinical career path which is well established and expanding
- Enhanced hands on experience across the spectrum in the Service
- In addition you will receive 27 days annual leave rising to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- Access to NHS Pension scheme
- Salary sacrifice cycle-to-work scheme
- Interest-free travel season ticket loan
- A wide range of NHS discounts
- Access to occupational health and counselling services
Applicants should familiarise themselves with the new NHS pay progression system introduced from 1 April 2019 as well as the NHS pay deal regarding moves from Annex 5 (previously Annex E) to section 2 unsocial hours provision when considering new posts in the NHS.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Carry out paramedic duties commensurate with national clinical practice guidelines and Trust specific PGDs and guidelines.
- Responsible as an autonomous practitioner using local care pathways associated with local initiatives promoting see and treat, where clinically safe to do so, reducing inappropriate conveyance and subsequent ED admission.
- Ability to organise and manage the scene of a complex incident during initial stages until a Manager/Commander arrives. This could involve organising or managing patients, bystanders or other responding services.
- Ensure compliance with medicines management.
- Ensure the prompt, legible and accurate completion of all patient and incident records, providing a full and accurate record of decision making in accordance with the Caldicott principles, current legislation and regulatory framework.
- Communicate effectively demonstrating compassion, particularly when dealing with people who may have difficulty understanding, adapt communication style accordingly in order to overcome barriers.
Closing Date: 20th June 2021
Interview Date: Week commencing 5th July 2021
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an assessment and interview which will consist of a lifting assessment and competency-based questions.
PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU CLEARLY PROVIDE EXAMPLES OF HOW YOU MEET THE CRITERIA ON THE PERSON SPECIFICATION FOR THIS ROLE BY ADEQUATELY COMPLETING THE SUPPORTING INFORMATION SECTION OF THE APPLICATION FORM.
**Terms and Conditions apply
Unfortunately, we are unable to accept applicants from outside of the UK. If you are an international applicant please email noordinarychallenge@lond-amb.nhs.uk for more information and to register your interest.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Carry out paramedic duties commensurate with national clinical practice guidelines and Trust specific PGDs and guidelines.
- Responsible as an autonomous practitioner using local care pathways associated with local initiatives promoting see and treat, where clinically safe to do so, reducing inappropriate conveyance and subsequent ED admission.
- Ability to organise and manage the scene of a complex incident during initial stages until a Manager/Commander arrives. This could involve organising or managing patients, bystanders or other responding services.
- Ensure compliance with medicines management.
- Ensure the prompt, legible and accurate completion of all patient and incident records, providing a full and accurate record of decision making in accordance with the Caldicott principles, current legislation and regulatory framework.
- Communicate effectively demonstrating compassion, particularly when dealing with people who may have difficulty understanding, adapt communication style accordingly in order to overcome barriers.
Closing Date: 20th June 2021
Interview Date: Week commencing 5th July 2021
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an assessment and interview which will consist of a lifting assessment and competency-based questions.
PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU CLEARLY PROVIDE EXAMPLES OF HOW YOU MEET THE CRITERIA ON THE PERSON SPECIFICATION FOR THIS ROLE BY ADEQUATELY COMPLETING THE SUPPORTING INFORMATION SECTION OF THE APPLICATION FORM.
**Terms and Conditions apply
Unfortunately, we are unable to accept applicants from outside of the UK. If you are an international applicant please email noordinarychallenge@lond-amb.nhs.uk for more information and to register your interest.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Are you a HCPC Registered Paramedic?
Skills/Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to handle stressful/sensitive situations with tact, diplomacy and assertiveness. Including self-discipline
- Demonstrable ability to analyse, problem solve and make decisions.
- Demonstrable ability to assess and examine patients presenting with a broad range of conditions.
- Demonstrable ability to critically reflect on practice in order to improve patient care, including the future mitigation of errors.
- Demonstrable ability to work autonomously
- Demonstrable detailed understanding of appropriate care pathways, and ability to support mentees in their use.
Driving
Essential
- Do you hold a full manual UK driving licence including vehicle categories C1 and B?
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Are you a HCPC Registered Paramedic?
Skills/Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to handle stressful/sensitive situations with tact, diplomacy and assertiveness. Including self-discipline
- Demonstrable ability to analyse, problem solve and make decisions.
- Demonstrable ability to assess and examine patients presenting with a broad range of conditions.
- Demonstrable ability to critically reflect on practice in order to improve patient care, including the future mitigation of errors.
- Demonstrable ability to work autonomously
- Demonstrable detailed understanding of appropriate care pathways, and ability to support mentees in their use.
Driving
Essential
- Do you hold a full manual UK driving licence including vehicle categories C1 and B?
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
