Bristol Ambulance

Paramedic

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Job summary

Bristol Ambulance EMS are currently welcoming applications from HCPC registered Paramedics; out of our frontline operations in, Bristol.

You will be committed to providing a high standard of emergency care and possess excellent communication skills whilst being able to work in high-pressured situations. We are currently welcoming applications for Bank staff.

Employees are eligible for Blue light discount card.

Main duties of the job

Attend case of accident and sudden illness and respond to emergency and urgent, calls and planned patient transfer requests

To use advanced driving skills under blue light and normal traffic conditions to respond to emergency and routine calls as required.

You will be HCPC registered

About us

Bristol Ambulance EMS, founded in the 1970's. We are operational from Thatcham Berkshire and as far South as Falmouth Cornwall.

BAEMS are trusted, reliable and expert in providing a patient-centred independent ambulance service for both the NHS and Private Health Care providers as well as well as private, individual patient transport.

Details

Date posted

15 December 2020

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£42,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

U0013-20-8724

Job locations

Jacwyn House

1 Kings Park Ave

Bristol

BS2 0TZ


Job description

Job responsibilities

To carry out allocated operational duties commensurate with the role and responsibilities, supporting the provision of clinical, social and holistic care to patients in a pre-hospital environment, safely and within appropriate level of training and competency.

Responds to emergency and urgent calls, delivering high quality and effective pre-hospital care (within the scope of practice and competence of the individual) and transportation. This may (but not exclusively) include 999 emergencies, inter hospital transfers, urgent hospital admissions and other allocated responses commensurate with the role.

Carry out assessment, care, treatment and transportation of patients as an operational practitioner, working in a variety of locations.

Use appropriate advanced driving skills under blue light or normal conditions when responding or conveying the patients as required.

Post-holders will initiate appropriate care and effective treatment of patients in pre-hospital environment, selecting and applying appropriate skills and equipment safely and within appropriate level of education, competence and scope of practice.

Post-holders will present themselves for duty in accordance with company dress code and in the uniform provided at all times whilst on duty. They will ensure that they are properly equipped at the start of each duty period.

A high degree if flexibility is essential. It may be necessary for the post holder to move from one environment to the other at short notice to provide cover as required.

They will at all times promote and uphold the "vision and values" of the company and be focused on delivering the highest quality patient care, improving the working lives of all staff.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To carry out allocated operational duties commensurate with the role and responsibilities, supporting the provision of clinical, social and holistic care to patients in a pre-hospital environment, safely and within appropriate level of training and competency.

Responds to emergency and urgent calls, delivering high quality and effective pre-hospital care (within the scope of practice and competence of the individual) and transportation. This may (but not exclusively) include 999 emergencies, inter hospital transfers, urgent hospital admissions and other allocated responses commensurate with the role.

Carry out assessment, care, treatment and transportation of patients as an operational practitioner, working in a variety of locations.

Use appropriate advanced driving skills under blue light or normal conditions when responding or conveying the patients as required.

Post-holders will initiate appropriate care and effective treatment of patients in pre-hospital environment, selecting and applying appropriate skills and equipment safely and within appropriate level of education, competence and scope of practice.

Post-holders will present themselves for duty in accordance with company dress code and in the uniform provided at all times whilst on duty. They will ensure that they are properly equipped at the start of each duty period.

A high degree if flexibility is essential. It may be necessary for the post holder to move from one environment to the other at short notice to provide cover as required.

They will at all times promote and uphold the "vision and values" of the company and be focused on delivering the highest quality patient care, improving the working lives of all staff.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • HCPC Registration
  • Degree or Equivalent Paramedic
  • Bluelight qualification

Desirable

  • Clean Driving Licence
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • HCPC Registration
  • Degree or Equivalent Paramedic
  • Bluelight qualification

Desirable

  • Clean Driving 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.

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Bristol Ambulance

Address

Jacwyn House

1 Kings Park Ave

Bristol

BS2 0TZ


Employer's website

http://bristolambulance.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Bristol Ambulance

Address

Jacwyn House

1 Kings Park Ave

Bristol

BS2 0TZ


Employer's website

http://bristolambulance.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Recruitment Advisor

Patrick Mullan

recruitment@bristolambulance.co.uk

Details

Date posted

15 December 2020

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£42,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

U0013-20-8724

Job locations

Jacwyn House

1 Kings Park Ave

Bristol

BS2 0TZ


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