HEMS Paramedic

EEAST is a great place to work, with great people and career opportunities. No two days are the same; if you are looking for a varied and supportive environment, EEAST can offer you that and more!

Job overview:

The Trust is inviting applications for the role of HEMS Paramedic working with the Essex & Herts Air Ambulance and EEAST Operations. Successful applicants will be expected to cover HEMS bases located at North Weald (nr Harlow), Earls Colne (nr Colchester) and the Critical Care desk at the nearest Control room (Chelmsford, Norwich or Bedford). Please note, as a change to previous secondments, currently we are not able to offer the APCC pathway to successful applicants. As vacancies are confirmed these will be facilitated by a waiting list.

Successful applicants should also note the following assessments will be required:

• Observation shift, where possible
• Interview
• Occupational Health Assessments
• HEMS initial training
• Pre-sign off mentorship and supervision period
• Clinical Coordination Desk Training & Sign-off

Main duties of the job:

• To work as a member of the Air Ambulance team utilising ground response vehicles or helicopters providing a primary enhanced care response to the scene of an incident and where necessary supporting safe in-transit care en-route to hospital, on behalf of the NHS ambulance service.
• To work competently, under supervision where necessary and appropriate, in the role of the HEMS Paramedic, within the HCPC Standards of Conduct Performance and Ethics, and Standards of Proficiency, College of Paramedics competency and curriculum frameworks; and EEAST / Charity Standard Operating Procedures providing clinical care to critically ill or injured patients.
• To undertake all required training, education and development activity in relation to the post and to meet the needs of the service.
• To support the education and development of the wider clinical team.
• The post holder will be required to participate in the staffing of the Critical Care Desk based in EOC, which may include (but not limited to) interrogation of calls and directing dispatch of critical care resources to the most appropriate incidents (air and land resources) and collating details on availability of critical care and specialist capacity within the region’s acute Hospital.

Positions are available at the following locations with the post holder being expected to operate from both sites in accordance with the agreed rota pattern: North Weald Airbase, CM16 6HR.

Working for our organisation:

At EEAST we bring together all our skills to provide 24 hour, 365 days a year care to those in need of emergency and non-emergency medical treatment and transport in Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Essex, Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire. We are always looking to innovate our approaches and work together to offer the best possible patient care across our counties. We aim to represent and value the diversity of our local communities through our workforce and service provision. We therefore positively encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as Black, Asian, or other ethnic groups, individuals with a Disability, or LGBTQ+ individuals who meet the specific criteria.

We at EEAST want to support our employees to achieve a balance between work and other priorities, such as caring responsibilities, family commitments, further learning and other interests.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities:

For a thorough and comprehensive understanding of the role, including all its specific requirements and responsibilities, please consult the attached Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides an in-depth overview that will give you a clear and detailed picture of what the position entails.

Please note, should you be successful in your application, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks, prior to receiving an unconditional offer. If full employment checks cannot be achieved (this will include existing and unserved disciplinary sanctions), then your offer may be withdrawn.

How to apply:

• Step 1 - Read the advert and the Job Description and Person Specification (attached)
• Step 2 - Complete the Supporting Statement - Your statement needs to indicate how you meet each of the criteria contained within the Person Specification.
• Step 3 - Complete the online application and upload your statement. Please note, CVs are not accepted.

Person specification:

• Education & Qualifications:

• HCPC registered Paramedic with no outstanding cautions or conditions of practice
• Hold a full UK driving licence with a maximum of 3 penalty points
• IHCD emergency driving qualification or equivalent
• BSc Paramedic Science (or equivalent) or evidence of completed study at FHEQ level 6 (BSc level)
• ALS, APLS (or equivalent) provider status
• Diploma in Immediate Medical Care of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
• Mentoring/teaching/supervisory qualification or equivalent experience
• JESIP Training

• Experience:

• Minimum of five years full-time patient-facing experience or provide evidence of other significant pre-hospital experience
• Demonstrate ongoing post registration professional development across a range of clinical and non-clinical activities
• Minimum of three years post-registration experience as a Paramedic
• Able to demonstrate both leadership and teamwork in a highly complex environment
• Participate in audit or quality improvement activities
• AOC secondment/experience
• Experience assisting/representing partner organisations at events or courses
• LOM or other leadership experience

References and Employment History:

All references from current and previous employers will be sought via their Human Resources Department and must cover a minimum of 3 years employment. Therefore, when completing the reference section of your application form, please give the address, telephone number and email address of the Human Resources Department and indicate your current/previous line manager and their departmental details. All appointments will be subject to currently having a clean disciplinary record.

Please be advised that a No Smoking Policy is in operation throughout the Trust.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme - Under the Trust's commitment 'Positive about Disabled People', if you consider yourself as having a disability and you meet the minimum selection criteria for any post, you will get an automatic interview. By minimum selection criteria we mean that you must provide us with evidence in your application form which demonstrates the essential requirements as set out in the person specification and advertisement for a post. We aim to represent and value the diversity of our local communities through our workforce and service provision. We therefore positively encourage applications, regardless of age, race, religion & belief, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, marriage & civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity or disability.