Job summary
This advert is to mainly fill spaces on our February 2024 course however, there may be a couple of spaces available on our November 2023 course. This doesn't apply to ex-employees rejoining the organisation.
Based in one of the world's most vibrant, diverse and exciting cities, it's no surprise that we're one of the world's 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.
If you'd 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
- Completion of the NQP period
- Possess a current full manual drivers licence, valid in the UK
- Have no more than 3 penalty points
- Full C1 and driving qualification
- Experience of supervision, mentorship and development of a range of clinical staff in relevant practice settings
Main duties of the job
- Our organisation is driven by our strategic objectives and organisational values and we look for people who are strongly aligned with them.
- 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.
- Provide effective clinical leadership, development and mentorship to operational personnel, including newly qualified paramedics and students to support the delivery of a high quality patient centred service.
- Contribute to the development of an integrated approach to the delivery of unscheduled/out of hours care involving all relevant stakeholders including health and social care organisations.
- Undertake the full range of paramedic duties in line with the Trust's operational instructions.
About us
- 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.
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.
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.
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 for our qualified paramedic role however, you would would be eligible to apply for our newly qualified paramedic role. If you are an international applicant please email londamb.internationalrecruitment@nhs.net 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.
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 for our qualified paramedic role however, you would would be eligible to apply for our newly qualified paramedic role. If you are an international applicant please email londamb.internationalrecruitment@nhs.net 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.
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).
