Paramedic

Job summary

Western Medical Services are seeking professional, skilled and compassionate Paramedics to join our team of 'Bank/ADHOC' Paramedics.

As a Paramedic within Western Medical Services you will play a crucial role in providing emergency medical care to individuals in need. This is a rewarding role giving opportunities in a variety of different working areas to make a difference to those in need.

Main duties of the job

Working as a Paramedic within Western Medical Services you will have opportunities to work within all our NHS contracted and private services. This includes

HDU/Emergency Transport. High Acuity Patient Transport. 'Safe Bus' Night-time Economy Medical and Welfare Services. Nationwide and European Repatriations. Event Medical Services.

About us

About Us

Western Medical Services is an industry leading, paramedic led, independent ambulance service based in the South West. Led from the top by a team of driven Paramedics striving to raise expectations and standards within the independent ambulance and event medical sector.

Western Medical Services holds multiple NHS commissioned contracts on behalf of a multitude of different NHS providers to include: Inter-facility Transfers (HDU and PTS), Patient Transport Services and Acute Medical and Welfare Services. Western Medical Services also holds multiple high profile private and event medical contracts.

Our Vision and Values

Western Medical Services vision is to develop further and lead the way in the independent ambulance and event medical sector, through a true and driven focus on patient centred safe care in every aspect of our service delivery.

Western Medical Services will become a leading ambulance partner to NHS organisations across the UK, working to ease pressures on the NHS whilst providing the same gold standard approach the NHS is renowned for.

Our Values

Raising Expected Standards. Caring and Compassionate approach. Continuous reflection and development. Patient centred decision making in all that we do. Constantly deliver up-to-date evidence based practice.

Western Medical Services....providing high quality, truly patient centred care whilst raising standards within the independent ambulance sector......

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities:

Perform the full range of paramedic duties in accordance with the company's operational instructions. Assess, treat, and manage patients, referring them to alternative care pathways as necessary. Provide home care packages when appropriate. Adhere to national clinical practice guidelines and company-specific Patient Group Directions (PGDs) and guidelines. Work autonomously, following local care pathways and initiatives that promote "see and treat" methods, reducing unnecessary conveyance and emergency department admissions. Modify working practices to meet the clinical needs of patients in primary care settings. Safely treat, refer, or discharge patients accessing the health service who do not require hospital admission.

Vehicle and driving responsibilities

Operate relevant company vehicles in accordance with emergency vehicle driver training standards, the Highway Code, and relevant legislation. Conduct vehicle and equipment inspections as per company policies. Maintain cleanliness standards for vehicles, equipment, and station, following documentation requirements outlined by the local management team.

Personal Development/CPD

Complete company-provided statutory and mandatory training, as well as continuing professional development (CPD), to ensure fitness to practice and compliance with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) standards. Maintain individual scope of practice and professional registration as outlined by current HCPC Standards of Proficiency for Paramedics. Person Specification

Driving

Essential

Full UK Driving Licence (no more than 6 points)

Qualifications

Essential

BSc or DipHE Qualification in Paramedic Science or Equivalent Experience. Good Level of Spoken and Written English Language. HCPC Registered Paramedic.

Desirable

Company Approved Emergency Driving Qualification (CERAD/IHCD/Future Quals/NHS Trust Issued).

Personal

Essential

Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels. Be committed to deliver excellent patient care. High level of accuracy and attention to detail. Ability to work as a team and to use own initiative where necessary. Ability to work in a demanding and pressurised environment whilst maintaining a calm and professional approach. A good understanding of safeguarding and equality and diversity.

Desirable

Previous healthcare experience within the NHS, nursing, or a voluntary organisation is desirable. Previous experience working at event sites as a Paramedic.

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