HCPC Registered Paramedic (Bank) at EMED Group in Stoke-on-Trent

Overview

This full-time on-site position offers great opportunities for career growth.

Shift Patterns: 07:00–19:00 and 19:00–07:00 – Monday to Sunday.

Role Responsibilities:

• Provide patient-focused delivery of care, treatment and safe transport for high-dependency patients in a clinically safe and professional environment, utilising enhanced skills and regulated best practice.
• Monitor patients during transfer, observing clinical status and intervening when necessary.
• Check the drug bag, equipment and consumables at the start of each shift, replacing items as required.
• Ensure all monitoring equipment (ECG, AED, NIBP, SaO₂, suction) is operational and the ambulance is equipped with the correct airway management equipment and O₂ masks.
• Transport high-dependency urgent and non-urgent cases in accordance with HCPC paramedic standards, JRCALC guidelines and EMED Group protocols.
• Comply with road safety regulations and exercise safe use of road traffic exemptions; undertake driving duties on all vehicle types if appropriately qualified and licensed.
• Maintain the highest standard of equipment, vehicle cleanliness, roadworthiness, and base security; report any defects immediately.
• Plan, assess and implement patient care; continually evaluate and provide advice.
• Handle prescribing and administering non-prescription, prescription, and controlled drugs as required by the transferring hospital.
• Perform invasive procedures where appropriately trained and competent, including cardiac monitoring and 12-lead ECG.
• Communicate and document patient history, condition and treatment to a full range of medical staff, nurses, doctors and consultants, on route to or upon arrival at the receiving care unit.
• Take responsibility for patient property and possessions during transportation, ensuring secure hand-over to the appropriate agency.
• Complete all patient and journey documentation in both electronic (PDA) and written format (PRF) as required by EMED Group.
• Observe and adhere to EMED Group policies, procedures and instructions concerning safety, confidentiality and professional conduct.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient information and records, in line with Child Protection and Vulnerable Adults legislation.
• Co-operate with emergency services and other health and social care professionals to benefit the patient and improve service efficiency.
• Ensure that all equipment, consumables and drugs are maintained at required levels and stored safely.
• Conduct dynamic risk assessments of the environment, considering health and safety for all.
• Adopt a code of conduct and uphold the HCPC standards of proficiency, JRCALC guidelines and EMED Group protocols.
• Supply statements and attend legal proceedings as required.
• Administer appropriate drugs permissible for Registered Paramedics.
• Undergo regulatory pre-employment checks and provide full employment history if invited to interview.

Benefits & Expectations:

• Full-time, on-site position with established shift patterns.
• Opportunity for career growth in a supportive environment.
• Comprehensive training and regulatory support provided.