Jersey Paramedic

Job description

Job responsibilities

Paramedic

Section Justice and Home Affairs

Reports to Leading Ambulance Paramedic

Responsible for Ambulance Service

Job purpose

Paramedics are autonomous practitioners who are accountable for the assessment, treatment,

diagnosis, management and referral of patients, including the supply and administration of medicines,

in a range of urgent, emergency, critical and out of hospital settings. They have accountability to

effectively plan, deliver and evaluate care for a group of patients with a range of conditions.

This role operates across a range of clinical areas within health and community services.

Individuals at this level will be able to plan and deliver care for complex or high risk patients and

provide effective clinical leadership, development and mentorship to operational personnel, including

newly qualified paramedics, technicians 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 emergency and urgent

unscheduled and out of hours care involving all relevant stakeholders including health and social care

organisations and other allied health professionals.

Job specific outcomes

1. Autonomously assess, diagnose, treat, and transport or refer a range of patients with a variety

of conditions when responding to emergency medical calls, whilst ensuring, both personal

safety and the safety of others. Where appropriate, convey patients according to the nature

and severity of their condition to an appropriate receiving centre or following agreed alternative

care pathways. Carry out paramedic duties in line with the post holders scope of practice and

commensurate with national Joint Royal Colleges Ambulance Liaison Committee (JRCALC)

clinical practice guidelines and States of Jersey Ambulance Service specific PGDs and policy.

2. As appropriate, provide packages of care to patients at home or on route to a receiving centre,

liaising with other allied health professionals. Provide guidance to patients if they are

discharged on scene to ensure they have access to ongoing support if required. To continually

evaluate and give advice to patients and others. This will include:

Handling and administering drugs and controlled drugs.

Invasive procedures e.g. intravenous cannulation, intubation, needle thoracentesis,

external jugular cannulation.

Cardiac interventions e.g., manual defibrillation, 12 Lead ECG recognition,

interpretation and treatment including the diagnosis of myocardial infarction.

3. Demonstrate the ability to communicate complicated information when dealing with complex

patients and their subsequent care, ensuring this is appropriately passed on to relevant

parties in line with data protection requirements. Ensure that informed consent is obtained

before undertaking assessment treatment or intervention. Participate/attend court, or other

legal proceedings, as appropriate. Maintain timely communications with Control using

appropriate information and communication equipment and procedures. Ensure that the

Control Centre is aware of operational status and availability at all times.

4. As first crew on scene at serious/major incidents, assume incident command on site, including

deciding treatment priority of patients and liaising with officers from other emergency services,

until relieved by the Leading Ambulance Paramedic or other Senior Ambulance Officer.

Participate in regular major incident exercises and simulations in order to maintain and

develop skills and record continuous professional development.

5. Utilise appropriate and relevant information to assist patients, patient advocates or carers to

make informed health choices in line with national guidance and the health promotion and

prevention agenda. Identify and report to the appropriate authority incidents of risk, neglect,

abuse or endangerment to vulnerable adults and children, implementing safeguarding

procedures when appropriate. Maintain accurate and legible contemporaneous records of

patient information to provide continuum of medical care, in line with the Caldicott

requirements. Documenting assessment, treatment and interventions for medical, legal and

management purposes. Provide accurate handover to nursing and medical staff. Where

appropriate, take the responsibility for the recognition of life extinct (ROLE) under JRCALC

guidance and Trust guidelines and complete appropriate paperwork, liaise with police and

appropriate persons.

6. Responsible for the condition and security of the emergency vehicle, ensuring that it is

roadworthy under the Road Traffic laws and that it is properly equipped, maintained, fuelled

and ready to respond to any medical emergency situation. Ensure strict adherence to

departmental infection control policies for service vehicles and equipment. Drive emergency

vehicles in line with current standards of emergency blue light driving.

7. Maintain a level of fitness in accordance with role and attend any medical assessments to

enable the post holder to safely carry out the duties of the post.

8. Responsible for completing statutory and mandatory training and undertake CPD to maintain

fitness to practice and adherence to the regulatory body, the Health and Care Professions

Council (HCPC) standards. Identify developmental opportunities within the work context and

take part in activities which lead to personal and professional development including

undertaking reflective practice. Maintain professional registration as defined by current HCPC

Standards of Proficiency for Paramedics. At all times exhibit and comply with the standards

of personal and professional conduct and performance as required by HCPC Standards of

Conduct, Performance and Ethics.

Statutory responsibilities

Active engagement, participation and compliance with any other statutory responsibilities applicable to

the role, as amended from time to time

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrate a record of ongoing training and
• professional development in clinical aspects of the post
• An up to date knowledge of how the Ambulance Service works in practice.
• Knowledge of legislation, codes of practice in relation to clinical practice and operations. This includes the HCPC Standards for Proficiency and Standards of Conduct Performance and Ethics.
• Understanding of major incident procedures.
• Experience in the use of computers, as well as good keyboard skills.
• Familiarity with emergency and non-emergency medical services.
• Experienced and up to date in the technical aspects of paramedic
• practice.
• Full, clean Driving Licence with category C1.

Desirable

• A good knowledge of the local or equivalent health systems.
• A good understanding of the Jersey Mental Health law and capacity and self-determination law.

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified and Health and Care Professions Council Registered Paramedic with a Degree in Paramedic Science or equivalent qualification.
• Qualified in ambulance emergency response driving or equivalent.
• Safe handling qualification.
• Safeguarding awareness training.

Desirable

• Local Registration will be required prior to practicing.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Health and Community Services

Address

Government Of Jersey

19-21 Broad Street

St. Helier

Jersey

Channel Islands

JE2 3RR

Employer's website

https://www.gov.je (Opens in a new tab)