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Job overview
East of England Ambulance Service Trust (EEAST) are welcoming applications from qualified Advanced Paramedics to work on our HARRC Scheme in West Herts.
A career as an Advanced Paramedic (paramedic or nurse) with EEAST offers many benefits, including:
1. Working on a dedicated rapid intervention scheme mainly serving care homes
2. Working with multidisciplinary teams
3. A comprehensive training and development plan, including annual appraisal
4. Clinical leadership opportunities
5. Pre-hospital prescribing, where possible, when working on the scheme
Main duties of the job
To enable EEAST to meet the future needs of our patients, we are investing significantly in our urgent & emergency care services, developing a post registration career pathway for advanced practice.
This will create exciting opportunities for current Advanced Paramedics and career development for our clinical workforce.
Through this programme we are now seeking a number of individuals with the drive, leadership skills and clinical excellence to take on the new, exciting and challenging role of Advanced Paramedic in Urgent for a rapid intervention scheme in West Herts.
In addition, Advanced Paramedics (paramedic or nurse) will provide clinical supervision and mentorship to our team of clinicians and contribute to the wider operational clinical team, through professional activities related to the four pillars of advanced practice, as well as providing excellent clinical care, on a number of new operational resources.
Working for our organisation
You'll have the opportunity to work in one of the most diverse regions in the country, with the vibrant capital city just a stone's throw away and the invigorating North Sea coast to the east.
At EEAST we bring together all our skills to provide 24 hour, 365 days a year urgent care to those in need of emergency and non-emergency medical treatment and transport in Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Essex, Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire.
We are always looking to innovate our approaches and work together to offer the best possible patient care across our counties.
We aim to represent and value the diversity of our local communities through our workforce and service provision. We therefore positively encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as Black, Asian, or other ethnic groups, individuals with a Disability, or LGBTQ+ individuals who meet the specific criteria.
We at EEAST want to support our employees achieve a balance between work and other priorities, such as caring responsibilities, family commitments, further learning, and other interests. We therefore welcome flexible working requests.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For a thorough and comprehensive understanding of the role, including all its specific requirements and responsibilities, please consult the attached Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides an in-depth overview that will give you a clear and detailed picture of what the position entails.
Please note, should you be successful in your application, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks, prior to receiving an unconditional offer, if full employment checks cannot be achieved (this will include existing and unserved disciplinary sanctions), then your offer may be withdrawn.
How to apply
Step 1 - Read the advert and the Job Description and Person Specification (attached)
Step 2 - Complete the Supporting Statement - Your statement needs to indicate how you meet each of the criteria contained within the Person Specification.
Step 3 - Complete the online application and upload your statement. Please note, CVs are not accepted.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
6. Master’s degree or Post Graduate Certificate or Post Graduate Diploma qualification in a relevant field.
7. Registered Health Professional
8. Qualification incorporating extended clinical practice skills (eg Paramedic/Emergency Care Practitioner, Critical Care Paramedic).
9. Qualified IHCD Emergency Driving (D2) or superseding award.
Desirable criteria
10. A recognised teaching qualification or equivalent demonstrable ability with evidence of teaching in practice and / or classroom situations.
11. Mentoring and coaching; minimum of PPEd level 3 (certificate) or significant demonstrable development of mentoring and coaching skills through formal learning and application.
Skills
Essential criteria
12. Be expert in recording and evaluating a medical, social, and family history supported by extensive underpinning knowledge as detailed in the College of Paramedics (CoP) framework or equivalent.
13. Formulate a plausible differential diagnosis supported by extensive underpinning knowledge.
14. Apply expert professional judgement and specialist clinical knowledge and experience to make appropriate, safe, and reasoned decisions.
Desirable criteria
15. Evidence of ability to develop training packages in response to identified clinical needs.
Experience
Essential criteria
16. Up to date portfolio including significant demonstrable relevant and recent CPD activity.
17. Significant experience of clinical practice, including supervision, mentorship, and leadership (equivalent to at least five years post-registration experience).
Desirable criteria
18. Demonstrable experience of providing clinical assessment and advice within Clinical Hub / Clinical Support Desk.
19. Experience of working in other clinical settings.
personal attributes
Essential criteria
20. Ability to manage both self and others and use initiative to problem solve based on sound rationale.
21. Evidence of having provided mentoring and support to other staff.
22. Understanding of and demonstrable commitment to diversity as an employee and as a provider of services to the public.
You will be required to hold a full UK manual driving licence with a minimum of 1 years driving experience (maximum of 3 penalty points for minor motoring offences only).
Occupational Health:
Applicants are advised that EEAST adheres to the recommendations of the Department of Health Medical Advisory Panel relating to health standards for frontline emergency response roles. Please refer to DVLA Assessing fitness to drive – a guide for medical professionals, for detailed information.
Disclosure and Barring Service check:
This position involves regulated activity which will require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at enhanced level with child and adult barred list check.
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Candidates who require a Skilled Worker visa to work in the United Kingdom can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for this position by assessing their circumstances against the criteria specified on the Check if you need a UK visa - website. We encourage all applicants to review these criteria carefully to understand their eligibility for sponsorship.
References and Employment History: All references from current and previous employers, will be sought via their Human Resources Department and must cover a minimum of 3 years employment. Therefore, when completing the reference section of your application form, please give the address, telephone number and email address of the Human Resources Department and indicate your current/previous line manager and their departmental details.
All appointments will be subject to currently having a clean disciplinary record.
Please be advised that a No Smoking Policy is in operation throughout the Trust.
Guaranteed Interview Scheme - Under the Trust's commitment 'Positive about Disabled People', if you consider yourself as having a disability and you meet the minimum selection criteria for any post, you will get an automatic interview. By minimum selection criteria we mean that you must provide us with evidence in your application form which demonstrates the essential requirements as set out in the person specification and advertisement for a post.
We aim to represent and value the diversity of our local communities through our workforce and service provision. We therefore positively encourage applications, regardless of age, race, religion & belief, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, marriage & civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity or disability.