Job summary
Are you an experienced HCPC-registered Paramedic seeking greater clinical autonomy and varied frontline exposure?
Echo Fire and Medical Ltd is a CQC-registered independent ambulance provider delivering NHS-commissioned 999 emergency response services. We are recruiting full-time Paramedics to join our Sheffield base, working across frontline 999 response, critical care transfers and high-profile operational deployments.
You will respond to live NHS 999 calls on behalf of the ambulance service, delivering safe, effective and patient-centred care within a strong clinical governance framework aligned to NHS standards. This role suits confident clinicians comfortable making autonomous decisions in dynamic environments.
Alongside frontline response, you will also support specialist deployments at major national events and high-profile productions.
We utilise ZOLL X-Series cardiac monitoring technology and expect high standards of clinical reasoning, documentation and professional accountability.
Salary is competitive and reflective of experience, with 28 days annual leave, NEST pension scheme and overtime opportunities, including enhanced rates on selected bank holidays.
If you are a motivated and capable practitioner looking to broaden your operational experience, we welcome your application.
Main duties of the job
As a Paramedic, you will deliver high-quality, patient-centred care across a range of operational deployments from our Sheffield base.
You will respond to NHS 999 emergency calls, undertake urgent and critical care transfers, and support specialist deployments. You will assess, treat, stabilise and safely convey patients in line with national clinical guidelines, exercising advanced clinical judgement and professional accountability.
The role includes delivering outstanding clinical care, completing accurate and contemporaneous Patient Report Forms (PRFs), communicating effectively with patients and multidisciplinary partners, and actively engaging in clinical governance, audit and reflective practice.
Experienced clinicians will also be expected to support the development of junior staff and Newly Qualified Paramedics, offering mentorship, constructive feedback and professional guidance to help build confident and clinically sound practitioners.
You will contribute positively to team performance, operational readiness and patient safety, while maintaining high professional standards across all deployments.
About us
Echo Fire and Medical Ltd is a CQC-registered independent ambulance provider based in Sheffield, delivering NHS-commissioned 999 emergency response services alongside specialist clinical deployments across the UK.
Our team of paramedics, technicians, educators and operational leaders are committed to delivering safe, high-quality pre-hospital care within a strong clinical governance framework. We promote professionalism, accountability and continuous development in a supportive environment.
Alongside frontline NHS work, our portfolio includes high-profile deployments supporting major television productions and nationally recognised events, including large-scale productions such asMission: Impossibleand the globally recognisedGladiatorsTV series, as well as major sporting events. These varied environments provide unique operational exposure while maintaining the same high clinical standards expected in NHS response.
We invest in modern equipment, including ZOLL X-Series cardiac monitoring technology, structured induction pathways and a fully approved NQP programme designed to build confident and clinically sound practitioners.
Working at Echo means being part of a forward-thinking team that values high performance, learning and doing things properly, both clinically and professionally with varied deployments that support long-term career development.
Details
Date posted
16 February 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£42,588 to £50,500 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
E
Job locations
Unit 12 & 13 Chambers Way
Chapeltown
Sheffield
S35 2PH
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Purpose
To deliver safe, effective and patient-centred pre-hospital care across NHS-commissioned 999 emergency response services and specialist operational deployments.
The post holder will operate as an autonomous HCPC-registered Paramedic within their scope of practice, maintaining high standards of clinical care, documentation, professionalism and governance. The role also includes supporting the development of Newly Qualified Paramedics and other clinicians through positive role modelling and constructive guidance.
Clinical Responsibilities
* Respond to NHS 999 emergency calls on behalf of the ambulance service.
* Undertake comprehensive patient assessment, clinical examination and formulation of appropriate care plans.
* Deliver evidence-based interventions in line with JRCALC guidance and organisational policies.
* Manage a wide range of medical, trauma and time-critical presentations within scope of practice.
* Determine appropriate conveyance and non-conveyance decisions, clearly documenting clinical rationale.
* Communicate effectively with patients, relatives and multidisciplinary professionals.
* Maintain patient dignity, privacy and confidentiality at all times.
* Recognise and escalate clinical concerns appropriately.
Medicines Management
* Administer medicines safely in accordance with legislation, JRCALC and organisational policy.
* Ensure medicines are checked, stored, secured and recorded appropriately.
* Conduct daily medication checks and report discrepancies immediately.
* Maintain controlled drug accountability in line with legal and organisational requirements.
Vehicle & Equipment Responsibilities
* Conduct full pre-use vehicle, equipment and safety checks at the start of each shift.
* Maintain operational readiness of vehicles, equipment and clinical supplies throughout duty.
* Report mechanical defects or equipment failures promptly.
* Use ZOLL X-Series cardiac monitoring equipment competently and in accordance with training.
* Maintain infection prevention standards within vehicles and clinical areas.
Documentation & Clinical Governance
* Complete accurate, contemporaneous and clinically sound Patient Report Forms (PRFs).
* Ensure documentation clearly evidences assessment findings and decision-making.
* Participate in PRF audit, case review and reflective practice processes.
* Comply with CQC standards, national regulatory frameworks and organisational policies.
* Participate in incident reporting, safety investigations and learning responses where required.
* Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and service development.
Safeguarding Responsibilities
* Identify and respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns involving children or adults at risk.
* Escalate safeguarding concerns in line with organisational policy and statutory guidance.
* Complete safeguarding documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
* Maintain up-to-date safeguarding training as required.
Infection Prevention & Control
* Adhere to infection prevention and control (IPC) policies at all times.
* Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
* Maintain high standards of cleanliness and decontamination of vehicles and equipment.
* Participate in IPC audits and training as required.
Professional Responsibilities
* Act in accordance with HCPC Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics.
* Maintain HCPC registration and fulfil ongoing CPD requirements.
* Keep up to date with all statutory and mandatory training requirements.
* Maintain high standards of professionalism, conduct and appearance.
* Support and encourage Newly Qualified Paramedics and developing clinicians through informal mentorship and professional guidance.
* Promote equality, diversity and inclusion in all aspects of practice.
Health & Safety
* Comply with all health and safety policies and procedures.
* Operate safely within emergency driving conditions where qualified.
* Identify and report hazards or risks promptly.
* Participate in risk assessments and dynamic risk management during incidents.
Accountability
The post holder is professionally accountable for their clinical practice within their scope of competence and will work under the clinical governance framework of Echo Fire and Medical Ltd.
Working Conditions
The role involves shift work, including days, nights, weekends and bank holidays. Clinicians will operate across frontline emergency response, critical care transfers, event medical deployments and specialist operations.
The role requires the ability to work in physically and emotionally demanding environments, including exposure to traumatic incidents.
An Employee Assistance Programme is available to support staff wellbeing, alongside opportunities for further career development within the organisation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Purpose
To deliver safe, effective and patient-centred pre-hospital care across NHS-commissioned 999 emergency response services and specialist operational deployments.
The post holder will operate as an autonomous HCPC-registered Paramedic within their scope of practice, maintaining high standards of clinical care, documentation, professionalism and governance. The role also includes supporting the development of Newly Qualified Paramedics and other clinicians through positive role modelling and constructive guidance.
Clinical Responsibilities
* Respond to NHS 999 emergency calls on behalf of the ambulance service.
* Undertake comprehensive patient assessment, clinical examination and formulation of appropriate care plans.
* Deliver evidence-based interventions in line with JRCALC guidance and organisational policies.
* Manage a wide range of medical, trauma and time-critical presentations within scope of practice.
* Determine appropriate conveyance and non-conveyance decisions, clearly documenting clinical rationale.
* Communicate effectively with patients, relatives and multidisciplinary professionals.
* Maintain patient dignity, privacy and confidentiality at all times.
* Recognise and escalate clinical concerns appropriately.
Medicines Management
* Administer medicines safely in accordance with legislation, JRCALC and organisational policy.
* Ensure medicines are checked, stored, secured and recorded appropriately.
* Conduct daily medication checks and report discrepancies immediately.
* Maintain controlled drug accountability in line with legal and organisational requirements.
Vehicle & Equipment Responsibilities
* Conduct full pre-use vehicle, equipment and safety checks at the start of each shift.
* Maintain operational readiness of vehicles, equipment and clinical supplies throughout duty.
* Report mechanical defects or equipment failures promptly.
* Use ZOLL X-Series cardiac monitoring equipment competently and in accordance with training.
* Maintain infection prevention standards within vehicles and clinical areas.
Documentation & Clinical Governance
* Complete accurate, contemporaneous and clinically sound Patient Report Forms (PRFs).
* Ensure documentation clearly evidences assessment findings and decision-making.
* Participate in PRF audit, case review and reflective practice processes.
* Comply with CQC standards, national regulatory frameworks and organisational policies.
* Participate in incident reporting, safety investigations and learning responses where required.
* Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and service development.
Safeguarding Responsibilities
* Identify and respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns involving children or adults at risk.
* Escalate safeguarding concerns in line with organisational policy and statutory guidance.
* Complete safeguarding documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
* Maintain up-to-date safeguarding training as required.
Infection Prevention & Control
* Adhere to infection prevention and control (IPC) policies at all times.
* Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
* Maintain high standards of cleanliness and decontamination of vehicles and equipment.
* Participate in IPC audits and training as required.
Professional Responsibilities
* Act in accordance with HCPC Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics.
* Maintain HCPC registration and fulfil ongoing CPD requirements.
* Keep up to date with all statutory and mandatory training requirements.
* Maintain high standards of professionalism, conduct and appearance.
* Support and encourage Newly Qualified Paramedics and developing clinicians through informal mentorship and professional guidance.
* Promote equality, diversity and inclusion in all aspects of practice.
Health & Safety
* Comply with all health and safety policies and procedures.
* Operate safely within emergency driving conditions where qualified.
* Identify and report hazards or risks promptly.
* Participate in risk assessments and dynamic risk management during incidents.
Accountability
The post holder is professionally accountable for their clinical practice within their scope of competence and will work under the clinical governance framework of Echo Fire and Medical Ltd.
Working Conditions
The role involves shift work, including days, nights, weekends and bank holidays. Clinicians will operate across frontline emergency response, critical care transfers, event medical deployments and specialist operations.
The role requires the ability to work in physically and emotionally demanding environments, including exposure to traumatic incidents.
An Employee Assistance Programme is available to support staff wellbeing, alongside opportunities for further career development within the organisation.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
* Post-registration experience as an autonomous HCPC Paramedic.
* Experience responding to emergency or urgent care calls.
* Demonstrable experience of making safe conveyance and non-conveyance decisions.
* Experience completing clear, accurate and legally robust Patient Report Forms (PRFs).
* Experience working effectively within multidisciplinary environments.
* Completed NQP portfolio
Desirable
* Experience within NHS ambulance services.
* Experience of critical care or specialist transfer work.
* Experience mentoring or supporting Newly Qualified Paramedics, students or developing clinicians.
* Experience using cardiac monitoring equipment.
Qualifications
Essential
* BSc (Hons) Paramedic Science or recognised equivalent qualification.
* Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Paramedic.
* Certificate in Emergency Response Ambulance Driving (CERAD).
* Full UK driving licence.
* Evidence of CPD
Desirable
* Evidence of additional clinical qualifications
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
* Post-registration experience as an autonomous HCPC Paramedic.
* Experience responding to emergency or urgent care calls.
* Demonstrable experience of making safe conveyance and non-conveyance decisions.
* Experience completing clear, accurate and legally robust Patient Report Forms (PRFs).
* Experience working effectively within multidisciplinary environments.
* Completed NQP portfolio
Desirable
* Experience within NHS ambulance services.
* Experience of critical care or specialist transfer work.
* Experience mentoring or supporting Newly Qualified Paramedics, students or developing clinicians.
* Experience using cardiac monitoring equipment.
Qualifications
Essential
* BSc (Hons) Paramedic Science or recognised equivalent qualification.
* Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Paramedic.
* Certificate in Emergency Response Ambulance Driving (CERAD).
* Full UK driving licence.
* Evidence of CPD
Desirable
* Evidence of additional clinical qualifications
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).
Additional information
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
Echo Fire and Medical Limited
Address
Unit 12 & 13 Chambers Way
Chapeltown
Sheffield
S35 2PH
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Employer details
Employer name
Echo Fire and Medical Limited
Address
Unit 12 & 13 Chambers Way
Chapeltown
Sheffield
S35 2PH
Employer's website
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