Qualified Paramedic in City of Westminster

• Brentford (West London) & Dockside (East London) respectively for the for 3 week induction/training course
• We are currently only posting to stations acrossNorth Central/North West.The Trust has a transfer register and will move staff to other stations as and when vacancies become available.
• The London Ambulance Service NHS Trust reserves the right to close adverts before the published closing date if high volumes of applications received., Successful candidates will be placed onto a dedicated Overlay Roster for a minimum period of 12 months.
• Our organisation is driven by our strategic objectives and organisational values and we look for people who are strongly aligned with them.
• Be accountable for the assessment, treatment, diagnosis, supplying and administering of medicines, managing, discharging and referring patients in a range of urgent, emergency, critical or out of hospital settings.
• Provide effective clinical leadership, development and mentorship to operational personnel, including newly qualified paramedics and students to support the delivery of a high quality patient centred service.
• Contribute to the development of an integrated approach to the delivery of unscheduled/out of hours care involving all relevant stakeholders including health and social care organisations.
• Undertake the full range of paramedic duties in line with the Trusts operational instructions., Carry out paramedic duties commensurate with national clinical practice guidelines and Trust specific PGDs and guidelines.
• Responsible as an autonomous practitioner using local care pathways associated with local initiatives promoting see and treat, where clinically safe to do so, reducing inappropriate conveyance and subsequent ED admission.
• Ability to organise and manage the scene of a complex incident during initial stages until a Manager/Commander arrives. This could involve organising or managing patients, bystanders or other responding services.
• Ensure compliance with medicines management.
• Ensure the prompt, legible and accurate completion of all patient and incident records, providing a full and accurate record of decision making in accordance with the Caldicott principles, current legislation and regulatory framework.
• Communicate effectively demonstrating compassion, particularly when dealing with people who may have difficulty understanding, adapt communication style accordingly in order to overcome barriers.
• Full manual driving licence, valid in the UK including vehicle categories C1 and B (not B auto.) with no more than 3 penalty points.
• HCPC registered Paramedic.
  Qualified Paramedic with HCPC registration
• Completion of the NQP period
• Possess a current full drivers licence, valid in the UK
• Have no more than 3 penalty points
• Full C1 and driving qualification
• Experience of supervision, mentorship and development of a range of clinical staff in relevant practice setting, 2 years post registration experience in clinical practice, or less if progressed through the national fast track programme., Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing in complex, contentious and sensitive situations., Committed to the values based principles of high quality patient care to include; excellence; compassion; care; competence; communication; courage and commitment in all aspects of service delivery.
  Based in one of the worlds most vibrant, diverse and exciting cities, its no surprise that were one of the worlds busiest ambulance services. Our Paramedics see all walks of London life. For you, it means a career like no other providing excellent patient care in the right place, at the right time.
• Protected training and continued professional development through individual learning accounts
• A clinical career path which is well established and expanding
• Enhanced hands on experience across the spectrum in the Service
• In addition you will receive 27 days annual leave rising to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
• Access to NHS Pension scheme
• Salary sacrifice cycle-to-work scheme
• Interest-free travel season ticket loan
• A wide range of NHS discounts
• Access to occupational health and counselling services

Applicants should familiarise themselves with the new NHS pay progression system introduced from 1 April 2019 as well as the NHS pay deal regarding moves from Annex 5 (previously Annex E) to section 2 unsocial hours provision when considering new posts in the NHS.