Paramedic

Ssguksas ,
Cramlington, Northumberland
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To provide a patient focused delivery of care, treatment and safe transport for emergency and non-emergency patients in a clinically safe and professional environment, utilising enhanced skills and regulated best practise when required to do so, adhering at all times to the policies and standards inherent within the SSG UKSAS * To treat and transport emergency and urgent cases in accordance with JRCALC guidelines and Company protocols. * To maintain a professional level of service to the customer in line with the contracted performance standards. * To comply with all road safety regulations exercising the safe use of road traffic exemptions in emergency driving. * Undertake emergency driving duties on all types of vehicles operated by SSG UKSAS, 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. Also to ensure Station and vehicle security. * Maintain a high professional image at all times. * To provide assessment of patients, planning and implementing their care and treatment. To continually evaluate and give advice to patients and others. This will include: * Handling Prescribing and administering, non-prescription, prescription and controlled drugs. * Invasive procedures where appropriately trained and competent. * Surgical procedures where appropriately trained and competent. * Cardiac & CVA interventions - e.g. Pre hospital Thrombolysis, Advanced ECG recognition, FAST test pathways for CVA and the diagnosis treatment and referral of a range of cardiac conditions. * 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 arrival at definitive care. * To determine the appropriate destination for the patient to include the initiation of treatment linked to an agreed and regulated care pathway in association with other health, mental and social care professionals in cases where transport to hospital is not required. * To take responsibility for the security of patients property during transportation as well as the safe handling of patients' possessions including hand over to the appropriate agency. * To complete all patient and journey documentation associated with an episode of patient care in both electronic and written format with any other reports the Company deems necessary. * To observe safe practices as laid down within the Company's policies, procedures and instructions. * Maintain confidentiality of SSG UKSAS 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. * To assist in major incidents and when necessary act in an Incident Management Role. * 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 the Company, patient or customer, is transported safely and securely at all times. * Co-operate with other 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 Ambulance Service Basic Training Manual and the Paramedic Training Manual. Requirements * Qualified Paramedic with current HPC registration. * Blue Light Driving qualification * Full driving licence including category C1 Desirable. * ALS/ATLS/PALS Qualification desirable. * Diploma or equivalent e.g. Pre-Hospital Care or Health Studies desirable. * Effective social skills gained from experience, dealing with the public. * Good knowledge of current operational procedures and clinical practices. * Knowledge of Health & Safety Issues. * Evidence of Continual Professional Development * Knowledge and understanding of equality and diversi

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