Location
Newham Dockside Education Centre, Newham, London, Greater London

Hours
Full Time (hours not specified)

Salary
£32,073 per annum

About the Role
The post holder will undertake paramedic duties as part of an operational crew, working within their scope of practice and in accordance with Trust policies, procedures, SOPs and clinical guidelines. You will seek clinical advice and support whenever required and in line with Trust protocols. You will maintain a continuous duty of care to patients, ensuring appropriate treatment, monitoring and assessment until patients are discharged, referred or handed over to another healthcare professional. Effective and professional communication with patients, relatives, colleagues, healthcare professionals and partner agencies is essential. You will demonstrate empathy, compassion and professionalism when supporting patients and families. Adherence to all clinical governance, medicines management and patient safety requirements is mandatory. Accurate completion of all patient documentation, including electronic patient records, in accordance with Information Governance standards is required. You will maintain HCPC registration and comply with HCPC Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics. Development and maintenance of a professional portfolio in line with the National Qualified Paramedic Framework is expected. Participation in training, education and development activities identified through personal and professional development planning is part of the role. You will promote and uphold the Trust's values and behaviours in all interactions and act as a positive ambassador for London Ambulance Service.

Experience
Experience as a newly qualified paramedic or equivalent clinical placement experience is expected. Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and under pressure is essential.

About you
Compassionate, professional and empathetic with excellent communication skills. Able to maintain patient safety and clinical governance standards. Motivated to develop professionally and participate in ongoing training and development. Committed to upholding the values and behaviours of the London Ambulance Service.

Qualifications
HCPC registration as a paramedic (provisional C1). Compliance with HCPC Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics. Must hold a valid paramedic qualification in line with the National Qualified Paramedic Framework.