Job summary
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.
This advert is for final year students currently studying a UK Paramedic Science Degree Course graduating by December 2024 or a recent graduate.
Please note this advert is solely for a training course commencing 27th January at Brentford Education Centre. No further training courses have been scheduled at this stage and places for this course will be filled on a first come first served basis in the order in which candidates have cleared pre-employment checks.
We expect a high volume of applicants for this role and reserve the right to close the advert early when the required number of applications have been received.
Salary: Basic salary range of £29,970 to £36,483 excluding HCAS. An additional Outer London HCAS amount of £4,551 or Inner London of £5,994 also applies.
Eligibility to apply
- A paramedicine graduate or due to hold a paramedicine degree by the end of December 2024.
- HCPC registration
- All applicants need to have a current B class driving licence anda C1 provisional licenceor full C1 licenceat the time of application.
- You can not have more than 3 penalty points on your driving licence to be allocated to a training induction course.
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.
About us
- Competitive NQP package.
- Financial assistance for obtaining C1 licence.
- 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.
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.
- Ensure 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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.
- Ensure 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Must be a paramedicine graduate or working towards a paramedicine 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 and a C1 provisional or Full C1 licence
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Must be a paramedicine graduate or working towards a paramedicine 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 and a C1 provisional or Full C1 licence
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).
