Newly Qualified Paramedic (UK)

London Ambulance Service NHS Trust

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Job summary

Salary: Band 5 £28,407 - £34,581 per annum + HCAS of 15% for Outer London / 20% for Inner London and unsocial hours payments.

This vacancy is open to applicants who have already graduated from University or 3rd year students who are due to graduate in 2023/January 2024.

Based in one of the world's most vibrant, diverse and exciting cities, it's no surprise that we are the UK's busiest ambulance service.

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.

You will have demonstrable evidence of completing your university practice work placement in the last 3 years of studying , a full manual driving license valid in the UK with no more than 3 penalty points and a C1 provisional category on licence. You will have demonstrable evidence of clinical practice within at least the last 12 months.

Main duties of the job

Work within scope of practice and limits of professional competence referring to clinical advice and/or support as required.

Follows established care packages.

Reduce inappropriate demand for emergency services by referring patients to appropriate health and social care agencies in response to emergency/urgent calls not requiring hospital attendance, seeking appropriate clinical advice and /or support as required.

Assist in delivering a flexible ambulance service response crossing professional boundaries as necessary and strengthening the delivery of unscheduled care-seeking clinical advice and/or support as required.

Unfortunately, we are unable to accept applicants from outside of the UK. If you are an international applicant please email londamb.noordinarychallenge@nhs.net for more information and to register your interest.

About us

Benefits of joining:

Competitive NQP package.
Up to £1,115 towards your C1 practical
Up to 4 weeks paid classroom-based course plus 300 hours operational placement
4 weeks blue light emergency driving course for those who do not hold the Emergency Blue Light Driving Award
Clinical Induction tailored to your job
Protected training and continued professional development through individual learning accounts
A Clinical career path that is well established and expanding
Regular clinical updates
Enhanced hands-on experience across the spectrum in the Service

If you are considering applying for a vacancy with London Ambulance Services NHS Trust, please be aware that we encourage applicants tobe fully vaccinated against Covid-19,for all patient facing roles. If successful, you will be asked to confirm your vaccination statusor Medical exemption.

Date posted

06 June 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,720 to £39,769 a year per annum inclusive of outer HCAS (High cost area supplement)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

308-GradPara-23-08-NP

Job locations

London Ambulance Service

220 Waterloo Road

London

SE1 8SD

Job description

Job responsibilities

Carry out paramedic duties as part of an operational crew, working within scope of practice and adhering to protocols, procedures, SOPs and clinical guidelines, seeking appropriate clinical advice and/or support* as required.

*(A person undertaking this role will always have access to clinical advice and support but MUST take clinical advice as dictated by Trust protocol and/or support from an identified source such as a clinical support desk/hub or other Health Care Professional, whenever they consider it may be necessary to deviate from protocols, procedures, SOPs and clinical guidelines).

Ensures a continuous duty of care to patients to the required HCPC Standards of Proficiency and within the scope of practice and competency of this role, ensuring an appropriate level of monitoring and treatment is maintained until the patient is either discharged, referred or transferred on the advice of an experienced paramedic or handed over to the care of another healthcare professional and agency.

Communicate with patients, relatives, colleagues and other health professionals and stakeholders in a calm, caring and professional manner, treating them with dignity and respect at all times.

Communicate condition related information to patients and their relatives requiring empathy and reassurance skills. Provide verbal and written clinical input and feedback on matters of health and safety, risk assessments, accident reporting and investigations.

Promote Equality & Diversity and a non-discriminatory culture.

Identify and take action when other peoples behaviour undermines Equality and Diversity.

Adhere to clinical governance policy requirements within the Trust.

Adhere to protocols controlling drug and clinical supplies.

Complete documentation (including electronic patient records where used )as per Trust guidelines and Information Governance requirements, e.g. Data Protection.

Carry out any other duties commensurate with the post/role.

Exhibit standards of personal and professional conduct and performance required by the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) or successor body. Maintain professional registration through the HCPC or successor body.

Reflect on clinical practice and behaviours and develop a portfolio of practice in line with HCPC guidance to demonstrate competence against the NQP framework.

Attend training and development programmes identified as individually appropriate.

Behave as an ambassador for the trust by displaying trust values and professionalism in all engagements.

Engage with CPD opportunities

Job description

Job responsibilities

Communicate with patients, relatives, colleagues and other health professionals and stakeholders in a calm, caring and professional manner, treating them with dignity and respect at all times.

Promote Equality & Diversity and a non-discriminatory culture.

Identify and take action when other peoples behaviour undermines Equality and Diversity.

Adhere to clinical governance policy requirements within the Trust.

Adhere to protocols controlling drug and clinical supplies.

Complete documentation (including electronic patient records where used )as per Trust guidelines and Information Governance requirements, e.g. Data Protection.

Carry out any other duties commensurate with the post/role.

Reflect on clinical practice and behaviours and develop a portfolio of practice in line with HCPC guidance to demonstrate competence against the NQP framework.

Attend training and development programmes identified as individually appropriate.

Behave as an ambassador for the trust by displaying trust values and professionalism in all engagements.

Engage with CPD opportunities

Person Specification

Education

Essential

Are you a Para-medicine Graduate OR working towards a Para-medicine Degree

Skills/ Knowledge & Experience

Essential

Demonstrable ability to handle stressful/sensitive situations with tact, diplomacy and assertiveness. Including self-discipline
Example of being collaborative in a professional and/or clinical setting
Example of being innovative in a professional and/or clinical setting
Example of being professional in a professional and/or clinical setting
Example of being respectful in a professional and/or clinical setting

Driving

Essential

Must hold a full licence, valid in the UK with no more than 3 points

Person Specification

Education

Essential

Are you a Para-medicine Graduate OR working towards a Para-medicine Degree

Skills/ Knowledge & Experience

Essential

Demonstrable ability to handle stressful/sensitive situations with tact, diplomacy and assertiveness. Including self-discipline
Example of being collaborative in a professional and/or clinical setting
Example of being innovative in a professional and/or clinical setting
Example of being professional in a professional and/or clinical setting
Example of being respectful in a professional and/or clinical setting

Driving

Essential

Must hold a full licence, valid in the UK with no more than 3 points

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.