Throughout its history, St John Ambulance has always stepped forward in the moments that matter to save lives and support communities. This key and important role will be providing clinical care to patients presenting to St John Ambulance Night Time Economy hubs. This will involve supporting patients who are vulnerable, under the influence of alcohol or illicit drugs, and a multitude of common, pre-hospital injuries and illnesses.
Locations: Carlisle, Kendal, Barrow, Whitehaven, Ulverston, Penrith
Do you want to make a difference and be part of a vibrant and inclusive organisation that has been helping save lives for more than a century? As one of the country’s best-loved charities, St John Ambulance played a pivotal role in responding to the pandemic as well as ‘everyday’ health emergencies, training, supporting communities, and improving young people’s lives.
About You:
* Registered nurse, paramedic, or doctor (without cautions or restrictions)
* It is essential that you have experience in managing acutely unwell patients in the emergency setting, whether that be in an emergency department or pre-hospital
* Experience of accessing and/or referring to alternative care pathways
* Able to work night shifts, approximately between the hours of 2100-0600hrs
About The Role:
* Work at a Night Time Economy hub to provide care to patients.
* Deliver clinical care, in line with the standards set by your regulatory body (HCPC, NMC or GMC).
* Work to the Scope of Practice framework set by St John Ambulance.
* Attend emergencies in the area local to the NTE hub as part of a small response team.
* Utilise senior clinical help when faced with situations / clinical presentations outside of your knowledge base.
* Ensure appropriate and timely referrals are made to other agencies, utilising agreed procedures.
* Work as part of the NTE team to maintain infection, prevention, and control standards.
* Other “non-NTE” event opportunities are available to successful candidates.
About Us:
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a team of over 1,700 employees and over 30,000 volunteers, united by our goal of saving lives through essential first aid services, training, and campaigning. As a charity with rich heritage and a long history of serving humanity, we are proud of our past and excited about creating a healthier, safer, more resilient future.
St John Ambulance works at the heart of communities, supporting and enabling them to access and receive physical and mental health first aid. We do this through developing and providing effective community response and outreach services (e.g. Ambulance response, Falls response, Night Time Economy and Homelessness outreach) and using our longstanding expertise to empower people with vital clinical skills and the confidence to use them.
If you are a current St John Ambulance employee, please apply here: Click here
For all other candidates, or St John Ambulance volunteers wishing to apply: please apply below.
St John Ambulance is committed to increasing the diversity of our team and making sure we best reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. At St John, everyone is valued and supported to thrive, we have several networks including Multi Culture, Disability and Accessibility, Pride, Family and Carers, and Women’s groups. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination and engender a sense of belonging for all, by creating an environment of mutual respect, where we value unique differences and demonstrate authentic allyship. We believe passionately in equality, diversity and inclusion.
Please note: St John does not accept speculative CVs and will only review CVs sent in application for an advertised vacancy.
Recruitment Agencies: We are not utilising the services of recruitment agencies for this vacancy and will accept direct applications only.
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