About this role
Job summary
Based in one of the worlds most vibrant, diverse and exciting cities, its no surprise that were one of the worlds busiest ambulance services. Our Paramedics see all walks of London life. For you, it means a career like no other providing excellent patient care in the right place, at the right time.
We strive to provide our patients with the level of care that distinguishes us as a great service provider.
If youd like to join us in improving our service in London the key skills and experience you will need are:
Qualified Paramedic with HCPC registration Completion of the NQP period Possess a current full drivers licence, valid in the UK Have no more than 3 penalty points Full C1 and driving qualification Experience of supervision, mentorship and development of a range of clinical staff in relevant practice settingKey information:
Start date 26th October & 22nd February Brentford (West London) & Dockside (East London) respectively for the for 3 week induction/training course We are currently only posting to stations acrossNorth Central/North West.The Trust has a transfer register and will move staff to other stations as and when vacancies become available. The London Ambulance Service NHS Trust reserves the right to close adverts before the published closing date if high volumes of applications received.
Main duties of the job
Successful candidates will be placed onto a dedicated Overlay Roster for a minimum period of 12 months.
The Overlay Roster has been designed to support operational resilience across London and provides additional workforce capacity where demand is highest. As a result, the roster will contain a higher proportion of unsocial hours than standard operational rosters.
Applications to move from the Overlay Roster through flexible working or reasonable adjustment processes will be considered centrally and balanced against operational requirements at the time.
Our organisation is driven by our strategic objectives and organisational values and we look for people who are strongly aligned with them. Be accountable for the assessment, treatment, diagnosis, supplying and administering of medicines, managing, discharging and referring patients in a range of urgent, emergency, critical or out of hospital settings. Provide effective clinical leadership, development and mentorship to operational personnel, including newly qualified paramedics and students to support the delivery of a high quality patient centred service. Contribute to the development of an integrated approach to the delivery of unscheduled/out of hours care involving all relevant stakeholders including health and social care organisations. Undertake the full range of paramedic duties in line with the Trusts operational instructions.
About us
Protected training and continued professional development through individual learning accounts A clinical career path which is well established and expanding Enhanced hands on experience across the spectrum in the Service In addition you will receive 27 days annual leave rising to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years Access to NHS Pension scheme Salary sacrifice cycle-to-work scheme Interest-free travel season ticket loan A wide range of NHS discounts Access to occupational health and counselling servicesApplicants should familiarise themselves with the new NHS pay progression system introduced from 1 April 2019 as well as the NHS pay deal regarding moves from Annex 5 (previously Annex E) to section 2 unsocial hours provision when considering new posts in the NHS.
Job description Job responsibilities
Carry out paramedic duties commensurate with national clinical practice guidelines and Trust specific PGDs and guidelines. Responsible as an autonomous practitioner using local care pathways associated with local initiatives promoting see and treat, where clinically safe to do so, reducing inappropriate conveyance and subsequent ED admission. Ability to organise and manage the scene of a complex incident during initial stages until a Manager/Commander arrives. This could involve organising or managing patients, bystanders or other responding services. Ensure compliance with medicines management. Ensure the prompt, legible and accurate completion of all patient and incident records, providing a full and accurate record of decision making in accordance with the Caldicott principles, current legislation and regulatory framework. Communicate effectively demonstrating compassion, particularly when dealing with people who may have difficulty understanding, adapt communication style accordingly in order to overcome barriers.Please ensure that you clearly provide examples on how you meet the criteria on the person specification or this role by adequately completing the ''supporting information'' section of the application form.
Also, please note that a driving licence summary check will be requested at long listing stage so please have these available to submit to the recruitment team on request.
Unfortunately, we are unable to accept applicants from outside of the UK for our qualified paramedic role.
Person Specification
Qualifications, Accreditations, Education Essential
Full manual driving licence, valid in the UK including vehicle categories C1 and B (not B auto.) with no more than 3 penalty points. HCPC registered Paramedic.
Experience Essential
2 years post registration experience in clinical practice, or less if progressed through the national fast track programme.
Knowledge and Skills Essential
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing in complex, contentious and sensitive situations.
Personal Abilities Desirable
Committed to the values based principles of high quality patient care to include; excellence; compassion; care; competence; communication; courage and commitment in all aspects of service delivery.
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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 London Ambulance Service NHS Trust
Address Newham Dockside Education Centre
Newham
LONDON
Greater London
E16 2QU
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.londonambulance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)