Job summary
Band 4 Return to Practice Paramedic Assistant
Central London Community Healthcare (CLCH) NHS Trust are the leading provider of community health in the United Kingdom covering 11 London Boroughs and Hertfordshire with over 900
Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) in seven professional groups - Dietitians, Occupational Therapists, Orthoptists, Paramedics, Physiotherapists, Podiatrists and Speech and Language Therapists.
Are you a Paramedic considering return to practice?
CLCH can provide you with full support to update your skills and knowledge so you can return to practice as a Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered Paramedic.
During your return to practice period we will employ you as a Band 4 Paramedic Assistant and on successful completion this can lead to a substantive registered practitioner role in one of our supportive teams.
Depending on how long you have been out of practice, the return to practice process can take between one to three months to complete.
We are very proud to have successfully supported AHP returnees at CLCH and happy to provide information about what is involved.
If you have any further queries please feel free to contact Patsy Fung, Chief AHP via email p.fung@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
CLCH offer to Paramedic returnees:
£800 payment from NHS England to support with childcare, study and travel costsEmployment as a Band 4 Paramedic Assistant whilst undertaking supervised practiceFull support to update skills and knowledge to return on HCPC registerPayment of HCPC registration fees on successful completion of programmeSubstantive employment as a registered Paramedic in one of our supportive and valued teamsEnhanced Preceptorship and Practice Development AHP support with a comprehensive induction, education and training programme
CLCH are very proud to offer a comprehensive support package for AHP returnees, please see link: https://youtu.be/oZyMFiEOn24
Resources
HCPC returning to practice PDF
Return to Practice Guide for prospective returners PDF
Return to Practice is open for all HCPC registrants who have been off the register for 2 or more years, or for those who did not register within 5 years of qualification. The HCPC states the following requirement:
Time out of practice
Number of days
2 - 5 years
30
5 years or more
60
**Unfortunately we are unable to offer sponsorship for this programme as it is only for 30 to 60 days.
About us
Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, we care about yours!
We can offer you:
- A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
- Car lease scheme *T&C's apply
- Flexible working options
- Annual travel card loan
- Training, support and development in your career
To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits
Job description
Job responsibilities
Apply clinical reasoning, analysis, assessment and re-assessment skills and patient centred goal setting approach by providing therapeutic treatment programme under the supervision of a Registered Paramedic.
Be responsible for a clinical caseload working to agreed therapeutic treatment objectives and assist Registered Paramedic in carrying out individual treatment plans.
Provide therapeutic interventions are part of a multi-professional team within an agreed scope of practice by a Registered Paramedic.
Deliver, plan and implement an effective and competent therapy programme under the direction and supervision of a Registered Paramedic. supervision of a Registered Paramedic.
Please refer to job description, personal specification and trust values, for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Apply clinical reasoning, analysis, assessment and re-assessment skills and patient centred goal setting approach by providing therapeutic treatment programme under the supervision of a Registered Paramedic.
Be responsible for a clinical caseload working to agreed therapeutic treatment objectives and assist Registered Paramedic in carrying out individual treatment plans.
Provide therapeutic interventions are part of a multi-professional team within an agreed scope of practice by a Registered Paramedic.
Deliver, plan and implement an effective and competent therapy programme under the direction and supervision of a Registered Paramedic. supervision of a Registered Paramedic.
Please refer to job description, personal specification and trust values, for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised degree as Paramedic with HCPC
Desirable
- Short courses in development of physical skills/child related medical conditions
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience as a Clinical Paramedic: Working with physical difficulties
- Working with parents and carers
- Working within a health environment
- Writing notes
- Administration tasks
Desirable
- Experience working with databases/excel spread sheets
- Experience working with electronic patient records such as systmone/RIO/EMIS
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to work independently under guidance and supervision
- Good written and spoken English
- Good interpersonal skills - including observation, listening and empathy skills
- Well-developed concentration skills
- Confident in liaising with public and other professionals
- Ability to work in an unpredictable environment and to prioritise own workload.
- Good organisational skills
- Good telephone skills
- Demonstrates ability to be a team player
- Ability to communicate effectively with children and young people of all ages and abilities.
- Awareness of the roles of other professionals in statutory and voluntary organisations.
- Ability to carry out tasks as directed by a Registered Paramedic
- Computer literate
- Knowledge of children and adults with physical disabilities
Key Attributes
Essential
- Physically fit to meet requirements of role
- Flexible
- Team Player
Desirable
- Demonstrate commitment to Trust values
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised degree as Paramedic with HCPC
Desirable
- Short courses in development of physical skills/child related medical conditions
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience as a Clinical Paramedic: Working with physical difficulties
- Working with parents and carers
- Working within a health environment
- Writing notes
- Administration tasks
Desirable
- Experience working with databases/excel spread sheets
- Experience working with electronic patient records such as systmone/RIO/EMIS
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to work independently under guidance and supervision
- Good written and spoken English
- Good interpersonal skills - including observation, listening and empathy skills
- Well-developed concentration skills
- Confident in liaising with public and other professionals
- Ability to work in an unpredictable environment and to prioritise own workload.
- Good organisational skills
- Good telephone skills
- Demonstrates ability to be a team player
- Ability to communicate effectively with children and young people of all ages and abilities.
- Awareness of the roles of other professionals in statutory and voluntary organisations.
- Ability to carry out tasks as directed by a Registered Paramedic
- Computer literate
- Knowledge of children and adults with physical disabilities
Key Attributes
Essential
- Physically fit to meet requirements of role
- Flexible
- Team Player
Desirable
- Demonstrate commitment to Trust values
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).
