Trainee and/or Qualified Critical Care Paramedic (CCP)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see job description for full details.

The duties and responsibilities of the post will be undertaken in accordance with the policies, procedures and practices of MAAC which may be amended from time to time.

Clinical

To provide the highest standards of clinical care whilst operating in a range of clinical environments in line with MAAC Policies and Procedures (SOPs).

To competently undertake other additional skills in accordance with MAACs SOPs and governance arrangements.

Undertake manual handling of equipment and patients, having appropriately risk assessed each occasion using appropriate moving and handling techniques and equipment where provided.

To have a thorough understanding of all equipment being used in the delivery of patient care, including ability to interpret and utilise data.

Within the multidisciplinary team, select the appropriate destination hospital, considering the patients needs based on clinical assessment and diagnosis.

To maintain a safe and clean environment for patients and staff, initiating appropriate actions to achieve this, following MAACs infection prevention and control policy.

To undertake the effective completion of patient care records in accordance with MAAC SOPs and to demonstrate awareness of information governance policies.

To undertake appropriate record keeping in line with key organisational requirements.

Respond to major incidents as part of mobile medical team in support of the wider ambulance service response.

Operate in difficult, hazardous and remote conditions ensuring appropriate equipment is available at all incidents.

Provide clinical hand-over to receiving team using the ATMIST system at the relevant Emergency Department.

To provide therapeutic pharmacological interventions in accordance with Patient Group Directions and partner guidelines

To undertake and document all Continuing Professional Development in line with regulatory standards.

Communication

To communicate effectively with both internal and external stakeholders.

Communicate effectively with patients and their relatives in a calm and compassionate manner, where appropriate allowing them to make informed choice about their healthcare needs.

Able to present complex information to a range of audiences in a manner they understand.

A commitment to participate in public relations activities on behalf of the charity. These will include representing the charity at such functions as cheque presentations, undertaking speaking engagements and delivery of presentations to large groups of people, aircraft tours and assisting the charity in fund raising and public awareness.

To undertake effective and appropriate radio and telephone communications utilising a range of technologies.

Liaise with the communications team when required ensuring that the use of personal information conforms to the requirements of the Data Protection Act and Caldicott guidelines.

Maintain communication with appropriate ambulance emergency operations centre at all times.

Aviation

Work in collaboration with the Enhanced Care Desk and ensure appropriate utilisation of air assets based on the clinical information available.

To actively participate in effective Crew Resource Management in order to minimise human error.

To operate safely in an aviation environment and in accordance with the designated Air Operator and as directed by the Pilot.

Safe preparation and positioning of the aircraft prior to the shift start according to local procedures.

Participation in pre-shift briefing including information gathering prior to the brief as directed by the pilot.

Interpretation and communication of aviation and meteorological information to the Enhanced Care Desk and its impact on HEMS operations as required.

Assisting the pilot with aviation during flight operations, including complex procedures such as navigation, communication, aircraft systems, meteorology, pre-landing and pre-take off checks and aviation emergency management. Follow HEMS policies and procedures.

Maintenance of flight log and operational currency

Correct and safe refuelling of the aircraft under the instruction of the pilot including rotor running refuel when appropriate.

General care of the aircraft including cleaning, tidiness, restock and readiness.

Safe housing and security of the aircraft after the shift has finished according to local procedures.

Operational

Operate as part of a roster system covering a range of shifts including unsocial hours.

To operate at a variety of locations.

Thorough checking of aircraft/Critical Care Car equipment (CCC) (including PPE) and restocking drugs/kit as necessary by MAAC SOPs.

Ensure that drugs and Controlled Drugs are stored, booked out and any usage recorded correctly.

Participate in airbase daily tasks undertaking completion of checks on consumables and stores to ensure sufficiency to maintain stock levels.

To drive vehicles under emergency and non-emergency conditions, in accordance with the MAAC emergency driving policy and the highway code.

Personal and Service Development

Show commitment to continuing professional development both personally and for MAAC.

Maintain Paramedic State Registration with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC), and appropriate Continuing Professional Development (CPD) including a portfolio of Critical Care Paramedic enhanced scope of practice.

Maintain necessary fitness levels for HEMS missions

Undertake the necessary training and education as required by the Charity

Full engagement in daily and monthly clinical governance activities.

Attend contribute and present at MAAC Clinical Governance Days, forums and training days.

Undertake audit and research and implement improvements.

Participation and acceptance of a regular peer review and audit of all significant cases attended, led by MAAC medical director and appointed others.

Participation in an annual review process.

Mentor, train and support the development of trainee critical care paramedics and PHEM trainees.

Support the development of any clinician who is granted observation on any MAAC platform.

Regular involvement and participation in any and all clinical trials and audit that Midlands Air Ambulance have signed up to.

To promote the role of the Charity.

Leadership and Working

Demonstrate personal accountability in everyday practice and understand responsibility for staff to which actions may be delegated.

Demonstrate effective team working with all members of the team, other healthcare professionals and emergency service personnel.

Following appropriate experience and development, take part in teaching, mentorship and assessment of other team members.

Embrace MAACs core values

The Charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all stakeholders. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS) and satisfactory employment references, as well as identification, prohibition, qualification and barred list checks, which will be required before commencing duties.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified as a HCPC Paramedic with no outstanding conditions of practice.
• IHCD Emergency Driving qualification or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years post Newly Qualified Paramedic (NQP) status.
• Clean UK manual driving license (up to 3 points considered depending on offence code).

Desirable

• Successful completion of a level 7 (Masters level) PGCert qualification in Prehospital Critical Care or relevant equivalent and recognised by MAAC
• Experience of working within an Enhanced Care Team Setting
• HEMS Technical Crew Member qualification (EC135 & H145 aircraft).

Experience

Essential

• Experience in a learning and development environment.
• Frontline emergency operational experience.
• Experience in supporting families in difficult and often tragic circumstances.
• Experience and understanding of NHS healthcare systems and pathways relating to all patient groups.
• Experience of involvement in developing a service or process.
• Evidence of CPD including evidence of attendance at meetings and conferences relevant to pre-hospital scope of practice.

Additional Information Required

Essential

• Completion date of University course (with evidence)
• Date of first HCPC registration
• Number of years working for NHS Ambulance Service in frontline emergency and urgent operations
• Date of qualification as a NQP (with evidence)

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

Midlands Air Ambulance Charity

Address

Midlands Air Ambulance Charity

Airbase Avenue

Neachley

Shifnal

Shropshire

TF11 8UR

Employer's website

https://www.midlandsairambulance.com/currentvacancies (Opens in a new tab)