We currently have a fantastic opportunity for you, covering front line response and ad-hoc work.
Main duties of the job
* Operate ambulance equipment and respond to company requests.
* Communicate with the patient and others to determine and then use the correct combination of ambulance equipment and paramedic skills to meet patient requirements.
* Lead and coordinate the team responding to an emergency.
* Evaluate the patient's condition on the scene and perform preliminary diagnosis.
* Attend to injuries or sudden illnesses by applying a variety of pre-hospital simple and advanced treatments.
* Use tech equipment and tools to stabilize patients or provide immediate treatment.
* Monitor patients' condition en-route to the hospital or specified location.
* Collaborate with interested parties.
* Adhere to established medical protocols and procedures as well as legal guidelines and health and safety standards.
* Keep abreast of new treatment and medical procedures through continuous training.
* Communicate effectively with patients and their relatives/friends.
* Document patients' conditions to other members of the medical crew, such as emergency doctors and nurses, upon arrival at the medical facility.
* Maintain current professional registration with HCPC.
* Ensure that advanced driving skills are maintained and, while driving, ensure compliance with legislation and the Highway Code.
* Ensure upkeep and cleanliness of the vehicle, returning it to the base in a clean standard and updating Senior Management of any damage or issues with the ambulance vehicle.
About us
Central Medical Services Ltd is a professional, reliable, private medical service working for both the NHS and private clients alike.
We operate a 24/7 private ambulance and medical service, catering for either short notice or pre-planned assignments throughout the UK.
As an experienced company, we bring with us a vast wealth of experience from the NHS, private, and voluntary sectors with an aim to provide high-quality medical and ambulance services, truly believing in patient care and customer service.
Job Type: Part-time
Schedule:
* 12-hour shift
* Day shift
* Holidays
* Monday to Friday
* Night shift
Job responsibilities
The position of Paramedic is responsible for the assessment, care, treatment, and transportation of emergency, urgent, and routine calls. The role will also include providing advanced clinical interventions, including drug therapies at the scene, and may administer medication within PGD guidelines. There will also be a requirement to undertake emergency blue light driving and work in various locations, such as ambulance vehicles, care settings, hospital settings, and events.
It is the job holder's responsibility to ensure at all times they act honestly and openly and comply with relevant corporate governance requirements, employment legislation, standards of business conduct, codes of openness, and accountability.
It is the job holder's responsibility to comply with and promote Equal Opportunities and accordingly must avoid any behaviour which discriminates against colleagues, potential employees, patients, or clients on the grounds of sex, marital status, sexual orientation, age, race, nationality, ethnicity, national origin, religion, political opinion, trade union membership, or disability.
Health and Safety: In line with the Health and Safety Act 1974, it is the responsibility of all employees to take care of their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts at work. This includes cooperating with the organization and colleagues in complying with health and safety obligations to maintain a safe working environment and ensure the reporting of any defects, risks, or potential hazards.
Safeguarding: Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility to ensure that the principles and duties of safeguarding adults and children are holistically, consistently, and conscientiously applied with the needs of adults at risk of abuse or neglect at the heart of all that we do.
Confidentiality: All staff have a duty of confidentiality to Central Medical Services as part of their role. Central Medical Services has a duty to maintain strict confidentiality in relation to information and the whereabouts of its employees and workers and keep safe and secure all information given to its staff in the course of their duties.
This applies not only during the course of employment but also after termination of employment. This confidentiality clause covers such matters as knowledge of Central Medical Services business, information on our users, business contacts, and policies & procedures. Staff may not disclose or use for another organization or individual benefit any confidential information that they have or continue to require. Any breach of this clause will result in summary dismissal and may result in a claim from Central Medical Services for any damage or loss, which they may suffer.
Miscellaneous: This job description is indicative of the range of current duties and responsibilities for the post; it is not comprehensive. It is inevitable that the duties will change to reflect organizational change and it is essential, therefore, that it is regarded with a degree of flexibility, so that changing needs and circumstances can be met. All changes will be discussed with the post holder.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* HCPC Registration (required)
* Emergency blue light driving (required)
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.
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