PTS Paramedic

Job summary

Patient Transport Services in North Essex are currently seeking qualified Paramedic to join our team to facilitate patient transfers using our High Dependency Unit vehicle (HDU). This will involve the transfer of patients requiring high dependency care to and from hospitals/care settings. At all times providing specialist, clinical, social, and holistic care to our patients. In addition, you will also play an integral part within wider team supporting and sharing your experience in delivery of daily PTS journeys when required.

We are looking for a team player with strong communication skills, committed and a passion to deliver excellent patient care.

We have a either a Full-Time or Part-Time vacancies for a HCPC registered Band 6 Paramedic to work on the North Essex PTS Contract rota running shifts between the hours of 06:30 - 20:00 7 days a week, with a possibility to cover this position with 2 part time posts.

Main duties of the job

Establish appropriate clinical care and treatment plan using appropriate clinical guidelines and within your own training and competency. Including clinical interventions and invasive techniques such as intubation, cannulation, IV injections, defibrillation and other treatment procedures where necessary.

To assist in the conveyance of patients and passengers using the appropriate equipment provided and/or manual handling techniques to the level of training provided by the Trust, in line with the Trust policy.

Continue to undertake duty of care to patient, ensuring an appropriate level of monitoring and treatment is maintained throughout the journey and after arrival at destination, until such time as a transfer of duty of care can be made.

When working with a colleague who is less clinically qualified or less experienced, the postholder will be expected to provide appropriate guidance, as necessary.

To carry out daily equipment checks, in accordance with the Trusts vehicle daily inspection (VDI) process and maintain and clean equipment following patient use using the infection control policy.

To maintain the interior and exterior of emergency vehicles in a state of cleanliness in line with Infection Control guidelines.

To undertake all mandatory training, re-certification, and any advancement in patient care training commensurate with the Paramedic profession in order to maintain registration as a Registered Paramedic in accordance with HCPC requirements.

About us

You'll have the opportunity to work in one of the most diverse regions in the country, with the vibrant capital city just a stone's throw away and the invigorating North Sea coast to the east.At EEAST we bring together all our skills to provide 24 hour, 365 days a year urgent care to those in need of emergency and non-emergency medical treatment and transport in Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Essex, Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire.We are always looking to innovate our approaches and work together to offer the best possible patient care across our counties.

We aim to represent and value the diversity of our local communities through our workforce and service provision. We therefore positively encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as Black, Asian, or other ethnic groups, individuals with a Disability, or LGBTQ+ individuals who meet the specific criteria.

We at EEAST want to support our employees achieve a balance between work and other priorities, such as caring responsibilities, family commitments, further learning, and other interests. We therefore welcome flexible working requests.

Employer details

Employer name

East of England Ambulance Service

Address

Greenstead Station

Colchester

CO4 3AD

Employer's website

https://www.eastamb.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

East of England Ambulance Service

Address

Greenstead Station

Colchester

CO4 3AD

Employer's website

https://www.eastamb.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

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