Job summary
Hazardous Area Response Team
Specialist Paramedic
Band 6 (plus associated unsocial hours payment under AfC Section 2 + 8% R&R)
Liverpool HART
Hazardous Area Response Teams (HART) is the generic term applied to staff recruited specifically to operate within the inner cordon or in hazardous environments. An exciting opportunity has arisen for the right individual to undertake a clinical leadership role within a team of 6 HART Paramedics.
The successful candidate will be a HCPC Registered Paramedic with demonstrable experience in both operational and supervisory/managerial environments. In addition to this the candidate will be required to possess a comprehensive knowledge of CBRN/HAZMAT, Urban Search and Rescue (USaR), Response to Water Incidents (IWO) and Tactical Medicine along with response to Major Incidents. To be eligible to apply the candidate must be an existing member of HART.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will promote and ensure a high level of clinical competence within their HART team. This will involve undertaking clinical observation shifts with team members, undertaking clinical audits, leading on the clinical aspect of training and maintaining the clinical lead amongst their team at incidents.
The successful candidate will also display excellent clinical competency, leadership, motivational and organisational skills. They will perform defined enhanced clinical skills for use within hazardous environments.
The selection process will involve the completion of an application form, assessed clinical micro-teach and professional discussion. The successful candidates will undergo role specific training prior to starting the role.
A valid EU driving licence with no more than 3 endorsements. Any person with a drink driving conviction in the last five years (whether or not spent) will not be considered for the role.
You must hold C1 on your driver's licence in provisional or full to apply, and in full before a start date is confirmed. Any applications received without this entitlement will be withdrawn. C1 training/tests are to be sourced and funded by applicants.
Maximum weight of the post holder to be no more than 120kg as assessed by the Trust Occupational Health provider. (This limit equates to approximately 18 stone 12 lbs. and reflects the manufacturer's vehicle cab safe seat weight limit).
About us
North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust provides 24 hour, 365 days a year accident and emergency services to those in need of emergency medical treatment and transport.
Our highly skilled staff provide life-saving care to patients in the community and take people to hospital or a place of care if needed.We also provide non-emergency patient transport services for those patients who require non-emergency transport to and from hospital and who are unable to travel unaided because of their medical condition or clinical need.
Alongside the other emergency services, we also work to ensure the safety of the public and treatment of patients in the event of a major incident.
We also deliver the NHS 111 service in the North West. NHS 111 replaced NHS Direct in 2013. This service was introduced to make it easier for people to access local NHS healthcare services in England. It provides non-emergency medical help fast, and is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please ensure that you have read and understand the job description and person specification before applying.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please ensure that you have read and understand the job description and person specification before applying.
Person Specification
Education & Experience
Essential
- oHCPC Registered Paramedic
- oQualified HART IRU and associated courses
- oExperience of supervising/ mentoring others
- oHigher Education Diploma in Paramedic Practice or Equivalent Qualification
- oBSc in Paramedic Practice or equivalent Qualification (or willing to obtain)
- oLevel 7 module/s (or willing to obtain)
- oQualification in adult training and education (or willing to obtain)
- o3 Years post registration experience
- oEvidence of Continued Professional Development
- oEvidence of working in Multi agency environment
- oAbility to deliver training
Desirable
- oExperience of leading a team
- oExperience of incident management
Knowledge, skills and personal attributes
Essential
- oProven clinical skills and a commitment to delivering high standards of patient care
- oAbility to make sound clinical decisions often at short notice in difficult circumstances with limited clinical support
- oAbility to maintain high standards of clinical care and health and safety, even in stressful and challenging situations
- oUnderstanding of the Trust's risk management system and ability to undertake Dynamic Operational Risk Assessments and manage risk in accordance with these procedures
- oUnderstanding of and demonstrable commitment to Equal Opportunities and Diversity, both as a colleague and as a provider of a service to the public
- oEffective written, verbal, listening and communication skills in high stress environments
- oAbility to conduct investigations into any accident or other untoward incident relating to HART in accordance with local procedures, and completing the relevant paperwork in the appropriate manner
Physical Requirements
Essential
- oAbility to deliver high standards of clinical care at height and other areas of difficult access
- oAbility to deliver high standards of clinical care in enclosed, confined spaces
- oCapable of swimming 100m in still water and short distances in swift flowing water
- oAbility to don specialist PPE for protracted periods of time
- oAble to pass a physical competence assessment prior to selection and maintain physical competence in line with national standards
Core Behavioural Competencies
Essential
- oAbility to remain calm and resilient under pressure and support others in this respect
- oAbility to handle sensitive, stressful and traumatic incidents effectively, knowing when to use tact, diplomacy and assertiveness
- oAbility to work as part of a team and be supportive of others
- oBe self-disciplined and conscientious
- oOpen to change, flexible and adaptable
- oAbility to establish efficiently an appropriate course of action to accomplish a goal
- oSelf-confidence and have the ability to motivate and instil a sense of capability in others
- oMaintain a professional image at all times
Special Requirements
Essential
- oTo be part of 24/7 Response Team working unsocial hours
- oLow level of absence due to sickness in the last two years
- oNo outstanding disciplinary sanctions
- oHave a satisfactory DBS check
- oOccupational Health clearance
- oHold a valid UK driving licence with Class C1
- oFlexibility required surrounding shifts and time away from home, including the requirement to attend residential training courses to achieve required standards
Person Specification
Education & Experience
Essential
- oHCPC Registered Paramedic
- oQualified HART IRU and associated courses
- oExperience of supervising/ mentoring others
- oHigher Education Diploma in Paramedic Practice or Equivalent Qualification
- oBSc in Paramedic Practice or equivalent Qualification (or willing to obtain)
- oLevel 7 module/s (or willing to obtain)
- oQualification in adult training and education (or willing to obtain)
- o3 Years post registration experience
- oEvidence of Continued Professional Development
- oEvidence of working in Multi agency environment
- oAbility to deliver training
Desirable
- oExperience of leading a team
- oExperience of incident management
Knowledge, skills and personal attributes
Essential
- oProven clinical skills and a commitment to delivering high standards of patient care
- oAbility to make sound clinical decisions often at short notice in difficult circumstances with limited clinical support
- oAbility to maintain high standards of clinical care and health and safety, even in stressful and challenging situations
- oUnderstanding of the Trust's risk management system and ability to undertake Dynamic Operational Risk Assessments and manage risk in accordance with these procedures
- oUnderstanding of and demonstrable commitment to Equal Opportunities and Diversity, both as a colleague and as a provider of a service to the public
- oEffective written, verbal, listening and communication skills in high stress environments
- oAbility to conduct investigations into any accident or other untoward incident relating to HART in accordance with local procedures, and completing the relevant paperwork in the appropriate manner
Physical Requirements
Essential
- oAbility to deliver high standards of clinical care at height and other areas of difficult access
- oAbility to deliver high standards of clinical care in enclosed, confined spaces
- oCapable of swimming 100m in still water and short distances in swift flowing water
- oAbility to don specialist PPE for protracted periods of time
- oAble to pass a physical competence assessment prior to selection and maintain physical competence in line with national standards
Core Behavioural Competencies
Essential
- oAbility to remain calm and resilient under pressure and support others in this respect
- oAbility to handle sensitive, stressful and traumatic incidents effectively, knowing when to use tact, diplomacy and assertiveness
- oAbility to work as part of a team and be supportive of others
- oBe self-disciplined and conscientious
- oOpen to change, flexible and adaptable
- oAbility to establish efficiently an appropriate course of action to accomplish a goal
- oSelf-confidence and have the ability to motivate and instil a sense of capability in others
- oMaintain a professional image at all times
Special Requirements
Essential
- oTo be part of 24/7 Response Team working unsocial hours
- oLow level of absence due to sickness in the last two years
- oNo outstanding disciplinary sanctions
- oHave a satisfactory DBS check
- oOccupational Health clearance
- oHold a valid UK driving licence with Class C1
- oFlexibility required surrounding shifts and time away from home, including the requirement to attend residential training courses to achieve required standards
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).
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