Job summary
The ParaDoc Falls team is recruiting for experienced Paramedics and EMTs.
ParaDoc is a specialist admission avoidance team, for City and Hackney residents. We offer two services. One is working with IIT therapists (Integrated Indepence Team) as part of a Falls service. The second is working with a GP, focussing on keeping patients at home. The post will involve covering shifts in both services, as required
The role is on a Bank basis, and shifts are available across 7 days a week 08:00-14:00
Main duties of the job
Some of the main responsibilities include;
- Safely triage incoming calls from various agencies, including LAS, 111, carehomes, careworkers.
- Drive the therapist or GP to calls in a timely and safe manner. A full UK manual driving license will be required, and checks will be made of driving history/ penalty ensorements
- Visit patients in their homes, including carehome settings. Rapidly assess and treat potentially life threatening illnesses in line with JRCLC guidelines
- Complete through assessment, working with the therapist on duty, or GP, and formulate and plan with the patient.
- Use equipment provided to assist with manual handling. Assist patients who have fallen. Use effective manual handing techniques when dealing with patients, for assessment
- Liaise with other health care professionals to discuss treatment options, and follow ups, including IIT, other hospital services, GPs, ParaDoc staff.
- Provide medical intervention, including drug therapy within scope of practice, using provided medications. Accurately record all medical / drug intervention.
About us
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.
We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.
Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.
We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.
Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.
Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s on this page.
The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s on this page.
The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- IHCD or equivilent EMT/ EAC qualification
- Full UK Manual Driving License (good driving record)
Skills / Abilities
Essential
- Good standard of English, and general communication
- Excellent communication skills
- Understanding and experience working with frail and elderly / vulnerable people.
- Good standard of driving that is safe and comfortable
- Ability to formulate and deliver a holistic and appropriate treatment plan, and to ensure safe follow up
- Ability to write appropriate, clear and detailed clinical notes and ensure excellent communication with other agencies and HCPs.
Experience
Essential
- Experience driving in busy urban environments
- Demonstrate ability to work alone, and take clinical responsibility for patient
Desirable
- Experience with frontline NHS ambulance trust
- Experience working on response car / FRU
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge/understanding of confidentiality issues
Trust Values, Equal Opportunities & Other Requirements
Essential
- Understanding and demonstration of the Trust Values
- Commitment and adherence to equality, diversity and inclusion
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- IHCD or equivilent EMT/ EAC qualification
- Full UK Manual Driving License (good driving record)
Skills / Abilities
Essential
- Good standard of English, and general communication
- Excellent communication skills
- Understanding and experience working with frail and elderly / vulnerable people.
- Good standard of driving that is safe and comfortable
- Ability to formulate and deliver a holistic and appropriate treatment plan, and to ensure safe follow up
- Ability to write appropriate, clear and detailed clinical notes and ensure excellent communication with other agencies and HCPs.
Experience
Essential
- Experience driving in busy urban environments
- Demonstrate ability to work alone, and take clinical responsibility for patient
Desirable
- Experience with frontline NHS ambulance trust
- Experience working on response car / FRU
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge/understanding of confidentiality issues
Trust Values, Equal Opportunities & Other Requirements
Essential
- Understanding and demonstration of the Trust Values
- Commitment and adherence to equality, diversity and inclusion
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).
