About this role
Job summary Bank Emergency Department Paramedic (Band 6)
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
Are you a Registered Paramedic looking for flexible work while making a real difference in emergency care?
We are seeking experienced and motivated Paramedics to join our Emergency Department Bank Team. This is an exciting opportunity to bring your frontline expertise into a fast-paced acute setting, supporting patients from the moment they arrive at the Emergency Department.
Working alongside nursing, medical and ambulance colleagues, you will play a key role in ensuring timely ambulance handovers, undertaking initial patient assessments and delivering high-quality clinical care. Your skills will help improve patient flow, reduce delays and ensure patients receive the right care at the right time.
To be successful, you will be a Registered Paramedic with experience in acute clinical assessment and decision-making. You will have excellent communication skills, the ability to work independently and confidence in prioritising patient care within a busy environment. Experience in triage, IV medication administration and clinical interventions is desirable.
In return, we offer flexible bank shifts, competitive Band 6 rates and the opportunity to develop your skills within one of the NHS's most challenging and rewarding clinical settings.
Main duties of the job
KEY TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Demonstrate effective clinical practice with a sound knowledge base incorporating proven research.
To participate in the management of the Department and offer support to the Department Manager.
To maintain effective liaison with other disciplines in all matters of patient care delivery.
To be familiar with the Child Protection procedure and to ensure that all the departmental staff are aware of the policy.
Promote good working relationships with the Police Ambulance and other supporting agencies.
Respect confidentiality of all information pertaining to patients and their families.
Demonstrate basic computer skills to comply with the Trust's I.T. policies/protocols of order and receiving results of clinical investigations.
To achieve monitor and maintain a high standard of patient care and give a courteous and caring reception to all patients, relatives and visitors.
To handle complaints (both verbally and formally written) in an open manner.
To implement quality initiatives as appropriate.
To assist medical staff, ensure treatments are affected and advise on nursing priorities.
To report immediately any accidents to patients or members of staff, also any untoward incidents to the Department Manager in conjunction with the Trust's risk reporting procedures. Where possible, ensure remedial action is taken to prevent the occurrence or re- occurrence of such incidents.
About us
Visa Sponsorship:This position is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already hold the right to work in the UK for the full duration of the contract.
Why Join Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust?
At Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, our people are at the heart of everything we do.
As a Disability Confident Employer and recipient of the Gold Award in the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme, we actively champion equality, diversity and inclusion, creating opportunities for people from all backgrounds to build rewarding careers within the NHS.
We also recognise the importance of a healthy work-life balance. By supporting flexible working arrangements wherever possible, we enable our colleagues to balance their professional and personal commitments while continuing to deliver outstanding care to our patients. Whether flexibility means adjusted hours, part-time working, hybrid arrangements or alternative working patterns, we work in partnership with our staff to meet both individual and service needs.
Join UsWhether you're at the start of your career or looking for your next challenge, Frimley Health offers the opportunity to be part of a inclusive, forward-thinking organisation that is committed to excellence, innovation and compassionate care. Together, we can shape the future of healthcare and make a real difference to the lives of the communities we serve.
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Job description Job responsibilities
Key responsibilities include:
Conducting patient assessments and clinical observations. Performing venepuncture, IV cannulation and ECG recording. Supporting ambulance handovers into the Emergency Department. Assisting with patient care in emergency and escalation areas. Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, effective and compassionate care.
Person Specification
Experince Essential
Evidence of clinical competence in acute care assessment Ability to prioritise patient care and the allocation of resources within the department Able to work without supervision.
Desirable
Good, effective interpersonal & communication skills
Qualifications Essential
Professional registration as a paramedic Formal qualification in patient assessment and clinical decision-making. HCPC Registration as a Paramedic.
Desirable
Advanced Life Support (ALS) qualification.
Skills & knowledge Essential
Basic paramedic skills IV drug administration Competence in triage
Desirable
Effective negotiation skills
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 Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address All sites
Frimley & Wexham Park Hospitals
Camberley & Slough
GU16 7UJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)