PARAMEDIC

Location

Southampton | United Kingdom

Job description

PARAMEDIC (BAND 6) required for an immediate start.

SOUTHAMPTON/PORTSMOUTH

Competitive salary of £43,472 to £46,072 (pro rata) plus unsocial hours payments

Urgently required Paramedics for Enhanced Care Services for the Southampton/Portsmouth area.

Do you have a

- Valid HCPC registration including initial HCP registration date.

- Documented proof of progression to Band 6

- Certificate of Blue light Driving Qualification (CERAD Level 3 or BTEC IHCD)

Please email urgenteducation requests @ hays . com with your mobile number, confirmation that you have these qualifications and your availability to take a call or your up to date CV.

Please call or text Danny quoting the Guardian on 07766075998 to apply.- Your text should state what qualification you have and your availability to take a call.

Applicants that meet the criteria will be contacted as soon as possible.

We are looking for paramedics to join this forward-thinking organisation to work both on the 999 response and within their private and events business.

The company is led by clinicians and there is an absolute focus on high quality patient care. 

They have amazing education and support in place.

rata) plus unsocial hours payments

Enhanced Care Services is a rapidly developing organisation with a clear ethos of delivering high-quality standards of care and is seeking hard-working and driven candidates who are keen to continue our strive for excellence. Founded in 2015, ECS has developed into a highly regarded, clinically led organisation with excellent standards and a focus on patient care. Having initially delivered enhanced and critical care to a range of events, ECS now oversees the medical cover to a range of large-scale events each year, whilst also operating 24/7 frontline ambulance and clinical services and providing medical education at all levels. 2023 has seen ECS launch a brand-new Education Centre and expand its provision to include both undergraduate and postgraduate education programmes. 2023 has seen ECS open a brand-new HQ - look at our new facilities.

We are currently looking for Paramedics within the Southampton and Portsmouth area.

Your new role

Whilst your job will primarily be focussed towards frontline delivery, it will give you exposure to a variety of service environments that will contribute to your professional and clinical development. You will work alongside a passionate multidisciplinary team, utilising your clinical skills to carry out first aid and minor treatments, through to urgent and emergency care, treating patients within a defined scope of practice. This job is ideal for Paramedics who aspire to develop their clinical skills by responding to a range of emergency and non-emergency situations whilst delivering high quality, professional and compassionate care.

As part of our ambulance services, you may be required to undertake routine Patient Transport, Urgent Care GP Admissions, Inter-facility transfers or respond to 999 emergency calls on our frontline contracts.

As part of our event activity, you will have the opportunity to work at high profile events across the country, ensuring timely and effective care to patients irrespective of injury, illness or location.

You will engage with CPD opportunities, displaying the organisation’s values and professionalism in all engagements.

Job Summary Operational Delivery

• Use your advanced driving skills to respond to medical emergencies Safely transfer patients to and from ambulances, using specialist equipment and manual handling skills Work alongside other clinicians responding to a range of ambulance activities Complete thorough handover reports and record all patient treatment information Carry out equipment checks of ambulances to ensure they are safe for operational use Carry out all duties, working within the defined scope of practice and adhering to protocols, policies, SOP’s and clinical guidelines, seeking appropriate clinical advice and/or support as required. Deliver high quality patient care across a range of operational activity Operate within the scope of practice and ensure high quality, appropriate patient contact and documentation Ensure that clinical standards are met and exceeded at all times, making effective clinical decisions within guidelines and policies & procedures Treat patients with respect and dignity and maintain confidentiality in relation to personal data, ensuring it is processed lawfully.
• You will lead the assessment of patients and administer care in high pressure situations.

What you'll need to succeed

Certificates of qualification for ECAs (FREC 4 Certification)

• HCPC registered paramedic with a valid driving licence Evidence of CPD and commitment to lifelong learning Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work under pressure and cope with challenging situations Ability to work independently and as part of a team Flexibility and willingness to work across different service areas and locations Awareness and adherence to health and safety regulations and infection control measures
• Respect for diversity and equality of opportunity

Professional Development

Encourage the development of their clinicians for professional growth and clinical progression through the passion the team has for medicine. Through regular team training days, subsidised and/or funded CPD courses and encouraging skills sessions with other team members, we believe that providing a supportive environment for you will allow you to enhance your existing clinical and people management skills, as well as support you to advance your career through our clinical leadership structure.

Enhanced Care Services offers tremendous opportunities for healthcare professionals through a variety of roles. We encourage the development of our team for professional growth and clinical progression through the passion our team has for medicine. We believe that providing a supportive environment for our clinicians allows them to flourish.

What you'll get in return

• Secure contracted activity
• Competitive salary of £43,472 to £46,072 (pro rata) plus unsocial hours payments

• Individual self-directed annual study budget for all roles Pay protection in the event of sickness and death in service benefit. 16 hours of funded essential education for all ambulance clinicians and monthly CPD sessions run by our multidisciplinary Education Faculty Bespoke, modern ambulances that are less than 5 years old, all fully equipped to a high standard and made ready and maintained by our dedicated Make Ready team. Opportunities to work across all operational activities as part of your core contracted hours with a desire to move to 50/50 frontline working for those who wish to by the end of 2024. Access to senior leadership and senior clinicians to support you meet your work aspirations. Self-rostering within agreed 4 on 4 off roster plan and flexible working options, including part time/job share opportunities. 224 hours of annual leave (inc. bank holidays) Opportunity to work across a range of operational activity and work within multi-disciplinary teams. Gain experience across a breadth of clinical presentations and management Work for an organisation where education is prioritised. Regular team training days Discounted courses Personal study budgets for all employees
• Monthly free CPD sessions

What you need to do now

Please email urgenteducationrequests @ hays . com with your mobile number, confirmation that you have these qualifications and your availability to take a call or your up to date CV.

Please call or text Danny quoting the Guardian on 07766075998 to apply.- Your text should state what qualification you have and your availability to take a call.

Applicants that meet the criteria will be contacted as soon as possible.

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Salary

£43.47k - £46.07k per annum