Job summary
To enable us to meet the future needs of our service we have invested significantly in our urgent and emergency care services, developing a post registration pathway for paramedics. Through this programme we are seeking to employ several development positions for highly motivated individuals. The specialist paramedic in critical care, will join a new team lead by the Consultant Paramedic in Emergency care with guidance and support provided by the Advanced Paramedic critical care. Successful applicants will join a post graduate program of education and internally delivered support to develop their critical thinking and decision-making skills, along with a staggered internal programme of education to develop their clinical skills in this specialist area of prehospital care.
We will support you to complete the Post Graduate Diploma in Advanced Clinical Practice which you need to successfully be signed off as a Specialist Paramedic in Critical Care (unless already completed). please note the role Paramedic Critical care is a training position, qualification as specialist is required to remain a permanent member of the team.
Main duties of the job
This will be an exciting and challenging opportunity to learn and develop and in turn support others who need and want to develop themselves. The post holders will work in small teams responding across Yorkshire but support the wider critical care team with rotation into the Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) in Wakefield. Here they will work within the critical care cell which will provide clinical support to the wider EOC team, along with oversight of the dispatch of critical care resources. They will also provide specialist remote support to other clinicians in need of support and guidance in difficult and complex situations, using their developed knowledge and critical reasoning to support, guide and mentor those accessing the service.
We are seeking qualified HCPC registered Paramedics with a minimum of 3 years post registration experience in prehospital emergency care who can demonstrate experience of mentorship and clinical development. This development role requires post holders to be enrolled onto a level 7 Post graduate diploma in Advance Practice programme (unless already completed in an appropriate specialty), therefore candidates must be able to demonstrate a good level of academic learning at level 6 or above in a relevant subject. We are seeking to recruit a position in Hull only.
About us
Our Trust values are really important to us, you'll need to be able to understand them and why they're important, and subscribe to our behaviours to really succeed in your role at YAS.
What we can offer you:
- Relocation package to move into Yorkshire (if you live more than 50 miles away)
- Great staff networks, including LGBTQ+, Disability and BME
- Flexible working including part-time hours, job shares and flexible hours
- 27 days annual leave, increasing to 33 with service plus bank holiday entitlement
- Buy and sell annual leave scheme
- Contributory Pension
- NHS Discounts
- Car lease and other salary sacrifice schemes
- Dedicated employee assistance and counselling service
In addition to the above, as part of our newly designed Workforce Career Development Plan, there are various positions within the Trust that the Paramedic role can develop into which include, Critical Care Paramedic, Urgent Care Paramedic, Advanced Paramedic, and other supervisory/managerial opportunities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Critical Care Paramedics operate at the Specialist Paramedic level, providing 24/7 enhanced clinical support and supervision of staff across a range of incidents within the pre-hospital environment. Working with a greater autonomy, the post holder will provide enhanced clinical management and coordinate the care of patients with complex and challenging health care needs, responding to patients with acute or critical illness, serious injury or major trauma in emotive and demanding situations or environments.
Utilising their clinical skills and knowledge required of the role, the post holder is responsible for the competent assessment, diagnosis, care, treatment and referral and/or transport of patients and their carers/relatives in emergency or life-threatening situations.
Respond to emergency calls as directed by the Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) using a range of appropriate transport platforms, responding as a primary response, co-responder or additional resource.
In addition to providing an operational response, Critical Care Paramedics contribute to the clinical supervision, leadership, advice and support within the Emergency Operations Centre and the post holder will be expected to rotate into the EOC as part of their core operational role.
Work as part of a Dr SPCC team (MERIT) from Manor Mill StationLeeds
The post holder will be clinically responsible for ensuring own safe and effective clinical performance and demonstrate excellence in clinical leadership through role modelling values and professional standards and mentorship in practice.
In order to carry out these duties, the post holder will work in a reliable, safe and professional manner, in accordance with the policies, procedures and standards of Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust.
Undertake responsibilities as a lone worker in the community in the 999 setting, or rotate through emergency and critical care settings.
Work flexibly, undertake in agreement with the Line Manager and Consultant Paramedics, other work as required which is commensurate with the grade of the post and the skills of the post holder.
Attend HM courts and Coroners court when required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Critical Care Paramedics operate at the Specialist Paramedic level, providing 24/7 enhanced clinical support and supervision of staff across a range of incidents within the pre-hospital environment. Working with a greater autonomy, the post holder will provide enhanced clinical management and coordinate the care of patients with complex and challenging health care needs, responding to patients with acute or critical illness, serious injury or major trauma in emotive and demanding situations or environments.
Utilising their clinical skills and knowledge required of the role, the post holder is responsible for the competent assessment, diagnosis, care, treatment and referral and/or transport of patients and their carers/relatives in emergency or life-threatening situations.
Respond to emergency calls as directed by the Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) using a range of appropriate transport platforms, responding as a primary response, co-responder or additional resource.
In addition to providing an operational response, Critical Care Paramedics contribute to the clinical supervision, leadership, advice and support within the Emergency Operations Centre and the post holder will be expected to rotate into the EOC as part of their core operational role.
Work as part of a Dr SPCC team (MERIT) from Manor Mill StationLeeds
The post holder will be clinically responsible for ensuring own safe and effective clinical performance and demonstrate excellence in clinical leadership through role modelling values and professional standards and mentorship in practice.
In order to carry out these duties, the post holder will work in a reliable, safe and professional manner, in accordance with the policies, procedures and standards of Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust.
Undertake responsibilities as a lone worker in the community in the 999 setting, or rotate through emergency and critical care settings.
Work flexibly, undertake in agreement with the Line Manager and Consultant Paramedics, other work as required which is commensurate with the grade of the post and the skills of the post holder.
Attend HM courts and Coroners court when required.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Registered Paramedic that has at least years post reg pre hospital experience
- Full UK driving license to include category C1
- Holds BSc in appropriate subject (or equivalent Level 6/7 education)
- Willingness to undertake any statutory training, recertification/revalidation and additional clinical skills courses as required by YAS and the discrete professional and statutory regulatory bodies
- experience of mentoring other health professionals
Desirable
- Holds or is working toward a Post Graduate Diploma in Advanced Clinical Practice or equivalent
- Teaching and/or mentoring qualification
- Experience of working within EOC/Call Centre and/or remote clinical assessment setting
- experience of solo responding
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Registered Paramedic that has at least years post reg pre hospital experience
- Full UK driving license to include category C1
- Holds BSc in appropriate subject (or equivalent Level 6/7 education)
- Willingness to undertake any statutory training, recertification/revalidation and additional clinical skills courses as required by YAS and the discrete professional and statutory regulatory bodies
- experience of mentoring other health professionals
Desirable
- Holds or is working toward a Post Graduate Diploma in Advanced Clinical Practice or equivalent
- Teaching and/or mentoring qualification
- Experience of working within EOC/Call Centre and/or remote clinical assessment setting
- experience of solo responding
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).
