Paramedic Stockport, England
Job description
NHS Professionals Limited
Are you an experienced Paramedic? Do you have evidence-based experience and are looking for flexible working opportunities?
This will be to work in the Emergency Department to work under the direction of the nurse in charge of ED and to undertake roles in triage and the rapid assessment unit
You will also have the opportunity to work in the wider department at times utilising your skills within ambulatory care or majors subject to assessment and sign off within the department.
Main duties of the job
Undertake the full range of paramedic duties in line with the Trusts operational instructions.
Undertake a range of duties in line with paramedic scope of practice in line with Trust policies and procedures.
Assess, stream and commence initial investigations following local guidance, according to the nature and severity of their condition .and collaborate with nursing and medical teams to ensure evidence-based provision of care
Participate in the development of an integrated approach to the delivery of emergency and urgent care involving all relevant stakeholders including health and social care organisations.
Use their clinical ability and experience to monitor patients for deterioration and escalate as appropriate in line with NEWS2 and clinical concern
Using Advantis ED (following training) to record observations and document care. Evidence of Manchester triage system training (MTS) will be required and after local induction/ training on current streaming pathways within ED.
Administer medication using Advantis ED and in line with trust medicines management policy. (Following training)
Undertake necessary investigations as required such as venepuncture, cannulation, and ECG
Escalation of deterioration of the patient in line with Stockport’s NHS Foundation Trust policies
About us
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Title: Paramedic
Grade: Band 6
Trust: Stockport Trust
Ward/Dept: Emergency Department
Location: Stepping Hill Hospital
Hours: Flexible working
Are you an experienced Paramedic? Do you have evidence-based experience and are looking for flexible working opportunities? Then Stockport is the trust for you.
Undertake a range of duties in line with paramedic scope of practice in line with Trust policies and procedures.
Assess, stream and commence initial investigations following local guidance, according to the nature and severity of their condition .and collaborate with nursing and medical teams to ensure evidence-based provision of care
Carry out paramedic duties commensurate with national clinical practice guidelines
Participate in the development of an integrated approach to the delivery of emergency and urgent care involving all relevant stakeholders including health and social care organisations.
Full time and part time applications are all welcome on this vacancy.
This Job description is neither exclusive nor exhaustive and the duties and responsibilities may vary from time to time in the lights of changing circumstances and in consultation with the job holder
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- To be successful in applying for this role you will need:
- Planning and decision making
- HCPC registered paramedic
- Up to date continuing professional development portfolio
Evidence of Manchester system triage training ( MTS)
Evidence of paramedic studies ( DipHE/Bsc)
Experience
Essential
- Experience in dealing with a diverse range of people in a customer/patient environment
- 2 years post registration experience in clinical practice,
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. Enhanced ( may see children)
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
NHS Professionals Limited
Job Types: Temporary contract, Zero hours contract
Salary: £19.10-£30.56 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Flexitime
- Store discount
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: AJ Paramedic Stockport
