Overview
We have a fantastic opportunity for a full-time HCPC registered Paramedic to join our team in Stoke-on-Trent.
This is a 4 on, 4 off position with a shift rotation of 07:00–19:00 and 19:00–07:00 (40.4 hours per week).
Responsibilities
* Daily Clinical Checks
o Check drugs bag is tagged at the commencement of the shift.
o Complete PTS-HDU-01 Medical Monthly Drug Bag Check Sheet
o Report any issues to the Contract Manager
o Check Monitoring Equipment: ECG Monitor, AED, NIBP, SA02, Suction
* Check Paramedic equipment and consumable content and replace as required.
* Ensure that the ambulance has the correct airway management equipment and O2 masks.
* Treat and transport high dependency urgent and non-urgent cases in accordance with HCPC paramedic standards of proficiency, JRCALC guidelines and EMED Group.
* To maintain a professional level of service to the stakeholders in line with the contracted performance standards.
* To comply with all road safety regulations exercising the safe use of road traffic exemptions in progressive driving.
* Undertake driving duties if required on all types of vehicles operated by EMED Group, if appropriately qualified and licensed.
* To ensure that all equipment provided is kept to the highest standard and any defects or losses are reported immediately.
* To ensure that the vehicle provided is cleaned daily and check that the vehicle is roadworthy, including fuel, water and oil. Report any defects on the appropriate forms.
* To maintain the workplace to a high standard of tidiness and cleanliness at all times, and to ensure the base and vehicle security.
* Maintain a high professional image at all times.
* To provide assessment of patients, planning and implementing to patients and others. This will include their care and treatment. To continually evaluate and give advice.
* Handling prescribing and administering non-prescription, prescription and controlled drugs if required to do so by the transferring hospital.
* Invasive procedures where appropriately trained and competent.
* Cardiac Monitoring – e.g., ECG Monitoring via a 12-lead ECG.
* To communicate, report and document the patients’ history, condition and treatment to a full range of medical staff including colleagues, nurses, doctors and consultants either on route to or on arrival at the receiving care unit.
* To take responsibility for the security of patients' property during transportation as well as the safe handling of patients’ possessions including handover to the appropriate agency.
* To complete all patient and journey documentation associated with an episode of patient care in both electronic (PDA) and written format (PRF) with any other reports EMED Group deems necessary.
* To observe safe practices as laid down within EMED Group policies, procedures and EMED Group instructions.
* Maintain confidentiality of EMED Group and any patient information and records notwithstanding the Child Protection and Vulnerable Adults legislation.
* Ensure effective communication to other health and social care professionals for the benefit of the patient.
* Complete any documentation required e.g. Patient Report Forms, Incident Reports, Accident Books or any other report associated with your duties. Complete any information relating to Quality Monitoring.
* Co-operate and/or recommend any measures designed to improve patient care or the efficiency of the service.
* To ensure that all property, either belonging to EMED Group, patient or customer, is transported safely and securely at all times.
* Co-operate with emergency services as required.
* To ensure that the required levels of equipment, consumables and drugs etc. are maintained to required levels and stored safely and securely.
* Make dynamic risk assessment of the environment and general situation, having due regard for the health and safety of self and others. Responsible for the safe use of the ambulance and all equipment.
* To ensure that planned organisational changes are communicated positively to appropriate people e.g. staff, patients and carers.
* To be accountable for the safe clinical practice applied to a patient whilst in your care either as an individual or as a member of the crew.
* To comply with the code of conduct as laid down in the HCPC paramedic standards of proficiency, JRCALC guidelines and EMED Group protocols.
* To comply with the standards of conduct, performance and ethics as laid down by the Health Care Professions Council.
* Supply statements and attend legal proceedings as required.
* Administer appropriate drugs that can be used by Registered Paramedics.
Benefits
* Life Assurance – providing colleagues and their family financial peace of mind and protection to the value of £5,000.
* 24/7 online/telephone GP Consultation and access to prescriptions.
* 2nd opinion medical support following diagnosis or where a colleague is on a treatment pathway.
* Cash-plan benefits, providing colleagues the option of protecting themselves in case of illness and recuperation, including dental, optical, chiropody.
* Access to mental health consultations.
* Access to physiotherapy consultations.
* Access to legal advice on domestic issues e.g. motoring offences, wills and probate, and personal injury.
* Financial guidance re retirement planning, tax savings and state benefits.
* Long Service Recognition Scheme – recognising colleagues for their continued service after 5 years and at 5-year intervals with an increase in annual leave.
* Values-based Internal Recognition Scheme with financial reward, which will lead to an annual recognition event.
* Refer a Friend recruitment incentive scheme with financial rewards.
* The EMED foundation, to provide support to colleagues and our local communities.
* Paid holiday entitlement.
* Pension Scheme.
* Blue Light Card.
* Uniform provided.
* EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) to support a range of health and wellbeing requirements.
* Flu vaccination (through an internal campaign in Autumn/Winter).
Please note that this role is subject to regulatory pre-employment checks. You may be asked to provide details of your full employment history during the interview. Your HMRC record, available to download from the Government Gateway, may help you prepare this information when required.
About EMED Group
The EMED Group is the result of the merger of ERS Medical and E-Zec Medical. We are the largest Patient Transport and Care Partner to the NHS with circa 4,000 colleagues across 60 depots. Our ambition is to continue developing patient care transport services that improve health and wellbeing by providing transport that supports patient care, community support, secure mental health and medical courier services. EMED Group is committed to providing equal opportunities and an inclusive and safe working culture for all.
Our Values
* Collaborative – we work as one team with a shared purpose to meet the needs of our patients, passengers, colleagues, customers, communities, and the planet.
* Agile – We listen, learn and adapt to improve the business, each other, and ourselves.
* Reliable – We do what we say we will do, we take responsibility and we behave with integrity.
* Empowered – We are confident and committed to taking responsibility to deliver the highest quality service.
About the Role Details
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Health Care Provider
* Industries: Public Health
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