About this role
Job summary
Hazardous Area Response Team
Specialist Paramedic
Band 7 (+ unsocial payment)
Manchester HART
Hazardous Area Response Teams (HART) is the generic term applied to staff recruited specifically to operate within the inner cordon or in hazardous environments. An exciting opportunity has arisen for the right individual to undertake a clinical leadership role within a team of 6 HART Paramedics.
The successful candidate must have current relevant HART qualifications.
The successful applicant will promote and ensure a high level of clinical competence within their HART team. This will involve undertaking clinical observation shifts with team members, undertaking clinical audits, leading on the clinical aspect of training and maintaining the clinical lead amongst their team at incidents.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be a HCPC Registered Paramedic with demonstrable experience in both operational and supervisory/managerial environments. In addition to this the candidate will be required to possess a comprehensive knowledge of CBRN/HAZMAT, Urban Search and Rescue (USaR), Response to Water Incidents and Tactical Medicine along with response to Major Incidents. To be eligible to apply the candidate must be an existing member of HART.
The successful candidate will also display excellent clinical competency, leadership, motivational and organisational skills. They will perform defined enhanced clinical skills for use within hazardous environments.
The selection process will involve the completion of an application form, assessments including a clinical micro-teach and Professional Discussions.
The successful candidates will undergo role specific training prior to starting the role.
About us
North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust provides 24 hour, 365 days a year accident and emergency services to those in need of emergency medical treatment and transport.
Our highly skilled staff provide life-saving care to patients in the community and take people to hospital or a place of care if needed.We also provide non-emergency patient transport services for those patients who require non-emergency transport to and from hospital and who are unable to travel unaided because of their medical condition or clinical need.
Alongside the other emergency services, we also work to ensure the safety of the public and treatment of patients in the event of a major incident.
We also deliver the NHS 111 service in the North West. NHS 111 replaced NHS Direct in 2013. This service was introduced to make it easier for people to access local NHS healthcare services in England. It provides non-emergency medical help fast, and is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Job description Job responsibilities
More information about the role can be gained by contacting Special Operations Clinical Lead, Tim Byrom via email [email protected]
Visa sponsorship is not possible for this role for either candidates or existing employees. This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for Skilled Worker/ Health and Care Worker visas as set out at gov.uk. Graduate visa holders should have no expectation of long-term employment through sponsorship. Additionally, your visa conditions and validity period must allow you to work in the role question and for a suitable period to allow training and execution without requiring sponsorship.
Please ensure that you have read and understood the job description and person specification before applying.
Person Specification
Skills / Competencies Essential
oHighly motivated to provide and engender the highest standard of professional practice oKnowledge of clinical leadership in the Pre-hospital setting and able to demonstrate credibility. oKnowledge and understanding of clinical care in hostile, austere and semi permissive environments. oDemonstrate compassionate and inclusive clinical leadership. oEvidence of relevant CPD oExperience of audit and evaluation oDemonstrable experience of line management responsibilities.
Qualifications and Knowledge Essential
oHCPC registered Paramedic working to full scope of autonomous practice oB.Sc. In Paramedic Practice or Health related Studies oRequirement to complete further study and successful completion of Level 7 module in Clinical Reasoning and Assessment Skills for Health Care. oFormal teaching or mentoring qualification at Level 3 oFull UK Drivers Licence with cat C oAppropriate emergency driving qualification oNARU IRU Qualified oNARU USAR Qualified oSafe Working At Height Qualified oHigh Risk Confined Space Qualified oSwift Water Rescue Technician Qualified oLevel 3 Safeguarding oInvestigation Training Level 1
Experience Essential
oExperience or Supervising/Mentoring others. oEvidence of Working in Multi agency environment. oGood Knowledge of HART SOP's and JOP's. oExperience of Incident Management. oExperience of leading a team. oClinical Audit experience. oExperience of devising, writing, and delivering training packages and lesson plans.
Values and Behaviours Essential
oWorking together - demonstrate collaborative and inclusive working and challenge behaviour that is not inclusive or acceptable. oBeing at our best - professional and adaptable and takes pride in work. oLeadership and influencing skills with the ability to enthuse, motivate and involve individuals and teams, and have them understand organisation and team performance expectations. oAbility to remain calm and resilient under pressure and support others in this respect. oAbility to handle sensitive, stressful and traumatic incidents effectively, knowing when to use tact, diplomacy and assertiveness. oAbility to work as part of a team and be supportive of others. oBe self-disciplined and conscientious. oOpen to change, flexible and adaptable. oAbility to establish efficiently an appropriate course of action to accomplish a goal. oSelf-confidence and have the ability to motivate and instil a sense of capability in others. oMaintain a professional image at all times.
Physical Requirements Essential
oAbility to deliver high standards of clinical care at height and other areas of difficult access. oAbility to deliver high standards of clinical care in enclosed, confined spaces. oCapable of swimming 100m in still water and short distances in swift flowing water. oAbility to don specialist PPE for protracted periods of time.
Special Requirements Essential
oTo be part of 24/7 Response Team working unsocial hours. oLow level of absence due to sickness in the last two years. oNo outstanding disciplinary sanctions. oHold a valid UK driving licence with Class C1. oFlexibility required surrounding shifts and time away from home, including the requirement to attend residential training courses to achieve required standards. oAbility to be called for mutual aid with the possibility of overnight deployments beyond normal working patterns.
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 North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust
Address Ashburton Point
Manchester
M17 1EH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.nwas.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)