About this role
Job summary
Respond and manage emergency incidents whilst attending events as an Event Paramedic. Provide specialist, clinical, social, and holistic care to undertake clinical assessment and interventions to those individuals in the out of hospital environment, which may include stadia, concerts, motorsports, road races etc. Will encompass working on both ambulances, solo response and within treatment units.
Main duties of the job
Attend events and undertake clinical responsibilities to Paramedic level in the out of hospital environment. Maintain professional registration as a Paramedic and undertake continual professional development relevant to the role; maintaining skill levels and knowledge to enable you to carry out procedures in accordance with JRCALC Guidelines and in accordance with policy and procedures.
About us
OUR STORYto provide the highest standard and best value service to the community
Our visionTo provide the highest standard and best value service to the community.
Our missionTo improve public safety through prevention, protection, response and resilience.
OurvaluesRespectful, honest, courageous, ambitious, inclusive and transparent
Job description Job responsibilities
Attend events and undertake clinical responsibilities to Paramedic level in the out of hospital environment. Maintain professional registration as a Paramedic and undertake continual professional development relevant to the role; maintaining skill levels and knowledge to enable you to carry out procedures in accordance with JRCALC Guidelines and in accordance with policy and procedures. Undertake clinical supervision and mentor new and junior personnel, providing feedback on performance in a constructive and non-threatening manner. Carry out duties involving the care and maintenance of vehicles, equipment, and premises. Be responsible for ensuring that all defects and deficiencies of vehicles and equipment are reported using the correct documentation. Ensure vehicles and equipment are ready for immediate use at all times and champion responsibility for the cleanliness of vehicles, ensuring that the interior/exterior are maintained to a high standard in line with current IPC recommendations. Maintain accurate vehicle and patient documentation including confidential details whilst remaining sensitive to the nature of the information being recorded. Conduct dynamic risk assessments when responding to incidents for protection of yourself and others, recognising that the out of hospital environment is often unpredictable and can pose a variety of threats to welfare (physical, environmental, and emotional). Ensure appropriate and timely referrals are made to other agencies (including non-clinical referral relating to safeguarding) utilising agreed procedures. Perform any other duties commensurate with these responsibilities, the management level of the post and skills and qualifications of the post-holder.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered Paramedic with the HCPC, without cautions or restrictions and evidence of CPD activity within the previous 12 months
Desirable
Full UK manual driving licence with category B and no more than 6 penalty points Ambulance Emergency Driving Level 3 ALS/APLS/ATLS/PHTLS qualification Trainer / Assessor Qualification
Experience Essential
Experience of leading a small team of clinicians (including non-registered colleagues).
Desirable
Mentoring students/others. Working in non-traditional ambulance roles (i.e. crowd / event medicine). Accessing alternative care pathways
Additional Criteria Essential
Decision making capability, both when working alone or working as part of a team Able to work alone or as part of a multidisciplinary team Able to effectively communicate with others, while paying due regard to patient confidentiality Able to produce timely, accurate, and legible records relating to patient care. Displays an even temperament and resilience to pressure Smart and professional appearance.
Desirable
Full UK manual driving licence with category B and no more than 6 penalty points
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).
Employer details Employer name XL Team LTD
Address XL Team HQ
Gateshead
Tyne and Wear
NE110RQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.xlteam.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)