Job summary
The NHS Long Term Plan (2019) identifies ambulance services as being integral in supporting people who are experiencing a mental health crisis. The plan commits to introducing new mental health response vehicles to reduce inappropriate ambulance conveyance or by police to A&E.
The Trust has procured a Mental Health Response Vehicle (MHRV) via funding obtained from NHSE/I and revenue funding from Derbyshire Integrated Care Board in order for EMAS to respond with the appropriate resource to those experiencing a mental health crisis.
Main duties of the job
The role of the MHRV Paramedic is to rotate between usual front-line duties and the MHRV. This post will be used on a rotational basis with 3 months on the MHRV and 3 months on a normal rota line within Derbyshire division.
The MHRV will be deployed with both the Paramedic and a Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN).
As part of the MHRV response to those with mental health needs, you will support the RMN in ensuring that person centred care is delivered, risks are managed and appropriate treatment and other interventions (pharmacological and non-pharmacological) are offered within a timely manner.
To provide specialist medical assessment skills, knowledge and experience for those presenting to the ambulance service with mental health needs.
To be compassionate in meeting the needs of Service User's and their carers.
About us
Mental Health Response Vehicle Opportunity
This post is ideal for Paramedics who possess a minimum of 2 years' experience, have completed the Newly Qualified Paramedic Programme, and aspire to develop their clinical skills to enable them to take a holistic approach to patient care. Covering the Derbyshire Mental Health Response Vehicle (MHRV) within operations, the post holder will be able to utilise their skills in a variety of clinical environments whilst enhancing their clinical decision-making skills. An induction into the new MHRV service with role specific training will be provided.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Utilising their full scope of practice, the post holder will be responsible for:
Providing enhanced assessment, triage, referral and/or treatment of a wide range of patients, utilising relevant evidenced based practice, local guidelines and Trust procedure working alongside a Mental Health Clinician in order to optimise patient experience and outcomes.
Responding to the needs of patients in operational environments, this is a permanent opportunity now the service is established within Division.
Ensuring provision of appropriate care, based on patient need, ensuring patients receive an appropriate assessment and treatment package alongside the Mental Health Clinician.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Utilising their full scope of practice, the post holder will be responsible for:
Providing enhanced assessment, triage, referral and/or treatment of a wide range of patients, utilising relevant evidenced based practice, local guidelines and Trust procedure working alongside a Mental Health Clinician in order to optimise patient experience and outcomes.
Responding to the needs of patients in operational environments, this is a permanent opportunity now the service is established within Division.
Ensuring provision of appropriate care, based on patient need, ensuring patients receive an appropriate assessment and treatment package alongside the Mental Health Clinician.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC Paramedic qualification (IHCD, DipHE, FDSc, BSc)
- Full clean driving licence including Category A - old style licence - or Categories C1 - new style licence Applicants with a minor speeding offence may be considered
- Ambulance Emergency Driving Certificate and FRV driver training to be completed prior to commencement in role.
Desirable
- Completion of relevant post qualification development relating to Mental Health.
Experience
Essential
- Highly proficient, co-ordinated and confident in the delivery of care
Desirable
- Experience of solo working
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates an ability to work on own initiative or as part of a team
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Displays an ability and willingness to be flexible with hours and duties to meet the needs of the department
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC Paramedic qualification (IHCD, DipHE, FDSc, BSc)
- Full clean driving licence including Category A - old style licence - or Categories C1 - new style licence Applicants with a minor speeding offence may be considered
- Ambulance Emergency Driving Certificate and FRV driver training to be completed prior to commencement in role.
Desirable
- Completion of relevant post qualification development relating to Mental Health.
Experience
Essential
- Highly proficient, co-ordinated and confident in the delivery of care
Desirable
- Experience of solo working
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates an ability to work on own initiative or as part of a team
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Displays an ability and willingness to be flexible with hours and duties to meet the needs of the department
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).
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
