Job Description

EMED Group are looking to recruit a Full Time Paramedic for our Suffolk contract.

Working Hours- Full Time, Permanent contract. 48 Hours Per Week.

You must be fully qualified as a Paramedic and hold a current state registration with the HCPC. In addition, you must hold a full driving licence with a minimum of 2 years driving experience and no more than 3 points and have evidence of CPD.

To treat and transport high dependency, urgent and non-urgent cases in accordance with HCPC paramedic standards of proficiency, JRCALC guidelines and EMED protocols. To maintain a professional level of service to stakeholders in line with performance standards as outlined in the contract. To comply with all road safety regulations while exercising the safe use of road traffic exemptions in progressive driving conditions. Undertake driving duties if required on all types of vehicles owned and operated by EMED Group.

In return we are offering:

• Uniforms
• \xc2\xa326.35 per hour which is inclusive of holiday pay
• Annual Leave Entitlement
• Access to Hapi benefits platform for store discounts and wellbeing perks
• Auto enrolment into the NEST Pension scheme
• Eligibility for a Blue Light Card

Paramedic Core Responsibilities

• To ensure that all equipment provided is kept to the highest standard and any defects or losses are reported immediately.
• Complete monthly drug audits in accordance with company policies and CQC Standards.
• Monitor, maintain, and audit drugs and medical supplies stock levels.
• To ensure that the vehicle provided is cleaned daily, properly checked to ensure the vehicle is safe and roadworthy, including fuel, water, and oil. Report any defects on the appropriate forms.
• To always maintain the workplace to a high standard of tidiness and cleanliness. Also, ensure the security of both the base and vehicles.
• Always maintain a high professional image.
• To provide assessment of patients to include their treatment and care needs. To continually monitor and escalate any concerns or issues.
• Handling and administering, non\xe2\x80\x93prescription, prescription and controlled drugs if required to do so by the transferring hospital who will supply the controlled drugs if required.
• Invasive procedures where appropriately trained and competent? Cardiac Monitoring \xe2\x80\x93 e.g., ECG Monitoring via a 3 lead ECG.
• To communicate, report, and document the patient\xe2\x80\x99s history, condition, and treatment to a full range of medical staff including colleagues, nurses, doctors, and consultants either on route to or arrival at the receiving care unit.
• To take responsibility for the security of patients\xe2\x80\x99 property during transportation as well as the safe handling of patients\xe2\x80\x99 possessions including handing over 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 required by E-zec Medical policies and procedures.
• To observe safe practices as contained in E-zec Medicals policies, procedures, and instructions.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient information and records notwithstanding the Child Protection and Vulnerable Adults legislation Act and any other information within the policies, procedures, and processes of E-zec Medical.
• Ensure effective communication to other health and social care professionals for the benefit of the patient.
• Complete any documentation required e.g., Incident Reports, Accident Books or any other report associated with your duties. Complete any information relating to Quality Monitoring and Compliance.
• Co-operate and/or recommend any measures designed to improve patient care or the effectiveness and efficiency of the service.
• To ensure that all property, either belonging to E-zec Medical, patient or customer, is always transported safely and securely.
• 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 organisation 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 E-zec Medical 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.
• If appointed an enhanced DBS disclosure will be required.

As an equal opportunities\xe2\x80\x99 employer, EMED are committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

EMED Group