Paramedic Watford, East of England, England
Job description
PARAMEDIC'S NEEDED (PAYE) - Immediate start
So, who are Ambulnz Community Partners?
Ambulnz Community Partners is a growing, national independent ambulance provider that has been operating successfully for 6 years. Currently operating out of 5 locations in Manchester, the Northeast, Lancashire, Yorkshire, and Watford with a strategic growth plan is to open further locations by 2024 and cover all the key English NHS regions.
With a growing workforce and a growing fleet of vehicles, we deliver high-quality front-line A&E services, intermediate tier Urgent Care, mental health and Patient Transport Services direct to NHS Hospitals, and via framework agreements with a growing number of NHS Ambulance Trusts.
We are registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and work to achieve the highest possible standards within in CQC regulatory framework. We have been fully inspected and achieved a rating of “Good”. Our staff are driven to participate in the success of the business and support our caring, co-operative and connected values.
We have an opportunity for a kind, caring, empathetic and calm professional to work on behalf of our A&E contracts within the Watford area.
Are you looking to work in a fast-paced role that is also rewarding?
You will be working as the crew lead as part of a double crew on one of our ambulances. You will be responsible for assessing patients, providing care and treatment for them. You will be expected to transport patients and their relatives/carers to hospital, whether this be in an urgent or emergency, you will be expected to adhere to the operation procedures and directives of Ambulnz Community Partners and our client NHS Trust.
Ambulnz Community Partners (ACP) are proud to be an established private ambulance provider with a deeply rooted history in supporting the NHS. We assess, care, treat and transport hundreds of patients along with their carers/relatives in urgent and emergency situations every week. We are looking for our next group of paramedics to join our busy ACP team.
Do you take a caring approach to everything you do?
To enhance your patients experience, it is important that you are an excellent listener who enjoys meeting new people. All our patients have different needs, and it is down to you to make sure that they are made to feel comfortable while on their journey. You will have a real opportunity to make a difference.
Main Duties:
- You will provide a professional and caring service to all patients
- Using your own appropriate knowledge and skills to make judgements and treatment following your level of training and competency
- You must follow the Trust specific scope of practice which will be provided via induction and reference documentation
- Providing the highest standards of clinical and personal care within the inter-hospital and pre-hospital environment
- Responding to operational requirements in a safe and efficient way as directed by the Emergency Control Centre staff, senior clinician, scene manager and any other authorised manager
- Responding to the clinical requirements of the patient and if need be, follow directions from a senior clinician on scene or remotely as per the clinical guidelines/protocols
- If relevant support the lead clinician by providing effective clinical care using appropriate knowledge and skills to assist them with making professional judgements, conducting diagnostic procedures, and providing safe and effective treatments
- Driving all types of approved Ambulance Service vehicles under normal and emergency (blue light) conditions in accordance with road traffic law
- Transporting patients to the relevant health care services, following the correct procedures
- Ensuring safe transfer of patients to and from the vehicles, considering the safety of the patient, self, and colleagues. Using the most appropriate equipment and manual handling techniques
- Providing accurate and legible completion of all relevant documents including the Patient Clinical Records (PCR), vehicle and equipment log sheets
- Able to organise and manage complex incidents until a manage/commander arrives
- If appropriate, in line with Trust guidelines treat, refer or discharge patients who do not need hospital admission
- Utilise relevant information to assist patients, patient advocates or carers to make informed health choices in line with national guidance
- Make reasoned decisions regarding initiating, modifying, or ceasing treatment or procedures and ensure accurate documentation of decisions
- Ensure compliance with medicines management. Ensuring all drugs are stored securely and where appropriate stocked according to both national legal frameworks and local policy
Are you ready to be part of the Ambulnz Community Partners team? To be a part of our crews you need to:
- Have at least 4 years driving experience and no more than 3 points on your licence (for insurance purposes).
- You will hold a paramedic qualification and be on the HCPC register and an emergency driving qualification
- Physical fitness is important in this role as there is sometimes a requirement to reach inaccessible patients in a hurry (lots of stairs), manual handling and CPR
- Have a warm and caring personality with the ability to connect with people.
- This is a full-time position, working an average of 46 hours per week on a 4 on 4 off shift pattern. You need to be flexible as we run a 24/7 service to support the NHS, this includes days, nights, weekends, and bank holidays.
- EEAST contract - working 10:00-22:00 shifts
- Lastly, you will have quality references covering the last three years of employment history and a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.
What is in it for you?
- A workplace within a supportive community environment with community-driven values and community-driven vision.
- High standard vehicles with high specification kit.
- ‘Driver of the month’ – every month we award the best driver with a £25 Amazon gift voucher.
- 5.6 weeks annual leave inclusive of bank holidays.
- Statutory pension scheme
- Weekday rates: £23.00 per hour, Weekend rates: £28.00 per hour = £59,500.00 working a 4 on 4 off rolling rota - 10:00/22:00
- Immediate start for the right candidates.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £59,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Watford, WD18 9QP: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: One location
