Paramedic Specialist Practitioner

Hays Healthcare ,
Weymouth, Dorset
Job Type: Full-time

Overview

SUPPORT THE NHS THROUGH THIS PANDEMIC WITH TELEPHONE PATIENT ASSESSMENTS AND TRIAGE Paramedic Specialist Practitioner SUPPORT THE NHS THROUGH THIS PANDEMIC WITH TELEPHONE PATIENT ASSESSMENTS AND TRIAGE For over 6 years Hays Healthcare have been the primary supplier of clinicians to the NHS ambulance service based across the North West. We are currently recruiting for a unique role which has been created to help the ambulance service manage the vast number of calls being taken because of the coronavirus outbreak. This opportunity presents a fresh challenge, ideal for paramedics and nurses wanting to broaden their clinical skills and a non-patient facing environment. Your new company Working with one of the biggest ambulance services in England, you will be based in the Clinical Hub at their Preston call centre site. Operational 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. We require hours covering throughout the day and night ensuring you have the flexibility to maintain a healthy work/life balance. Your new job as a Paramedic Specialist Practitioner You will be fully integrated into the Clinical Hub team, where you will undergo industry leading training and mentorship, whilst still enjoying the benefits of being employed on an agency basis. Your role will be to speak with patients that have called 999 but may not necessarily need an ambulance dispatch and ED admission, then using your professional clinical knowledge you will provide immediate access to clinical advice on their condition or illness, and sign post to appropriate services. What you'll need to succeed as a Paramedic Specialist Practitioner - The ideal candidate for this role will ideally have experience in either front line/urgent care paramedic work, A&E, urgent care, telephone triage, custody/prison, primary care or clinical work in the community - A current HCPC registration and be willing to commit to a minimum of 20 hours per week - You must be able to complete the 1-2 days training period What you'll get in return - Paid training and preceptorship (includes training on decision support software) - Immediate Start Dates - An opportunity to enhance your professional development - A single point of contact at Hays from an industry expert - Excellent pay rates via PAYE or Umbrella options - Weekly Payroll, free DBS check, mandatory training and pathology services What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk