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Location
Eastleigh, Hampshire | United Kingdom
Job description
Detailed information regarding the criteria required for a HART Paramedic is available within the Job Description and Person Specification, however, some of the essential criteria are: As a minimum the successful applicants must have completed modules 1, 2 and 3 of the national HART Training syllabus HCPC Registered Paramedic, with extensive operational experience (2 years post registration experience including preceptorship training and Newly Qualified Paramedic (NQP) period). Emergency Driving Qualification Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing with people at all levels Evidence of a proactive approach to own CPD and development of professional practice You will be able to demonstrate competence in team working, self-discipline, communication skills, adaptability, planning skills and decision making. You must have a good level of fitness be comfortable working at height and in confined spaces and be capable of swimming 100 metres as a minimum. It is essential you weigh less than 115kg for operational reasons. You must not suffer from lung function difficulties or breathing conditions including asthma which is inhaler dependent for treatment. HART staff work within hazardous areas, to deliver the highest standards of pre- hospital specialist clinical care to all patients actually or potentially affected by any major civil emergency or an accidental or deliberate release of hazardous materials or a chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear agent, whilst using specialist personal protective (PPE) within the inner cordon or Hot Zone. The Hot Zone is an area within the Inner Cordon where high concentrations of a potentially hazardous substance are present and specific procedures and protocols, including Dynamic Risk Assessments, controlled access and egress and the wearing of appropriate levels of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) are required. Depending on the type and nature of the hazard this area may contain live casualties who will need to be treated and prioritised for decontamination and evacuation (National HART Work Standard Operating Procedures v 7.0) HART staff will work closely with other emergency service teams at a range of operational incidents including: Major Incidents, incidents of a CBRN nature, USAR (Urban Search and Rescue) incidents, incidents involving hazardous materials, structural collapse, confined space rescue, major transportation incidents, incidents requiring working at height, trench collapse and rescue, incidents involving complex entrapment as defined and in accordance with HART IRU and USAR Standard Operating Procedures, depending upon the qualification and training of the operatives. The post-holder will ensure that the highest level of patient care is delivered in accordance with the procedures issued by the Trust in order to maintain personal safety and that of colleagues and casualties.
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Salary
£35.39k - £42.62k per annum
