Band 5 Paramedic

The Paramedic role is integral to the delivery of emergency and non-emergency care within frontline and event medical settings. You will be responsible for providing rapid, high-quality clinical care to patients in a variety of environments. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will utilise your expertise to assess, treat, and transport patients, ensuring the best possible outcomes. You will also be expected to lead clinical decision-making and support the professional development of colleagues. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to build upon your NHS experience while working in a dynamic and varied setting.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Respond to emergency and non-emergency calls, ensuring patients receive high-quality, evidence-based care.
• Transport, assess, and attend to patients in accordance with CMC policies, JRCALC guidelines, and local protocols.
• Act as the senior clinician when working with a lower clinical grade, maintaining full responsibility for patient care.
• Drive emergency and non-emergency vehicles safely, legally, and in line with CMC driving policies, prioritising patient comfort and vehicle longevity.
• Maintain accurate documentation of patient care, vehicle checks, and equipment use, submitting reports as required.
• Take relevant patient information from carers or bystanders, ensuring effective communication with hospitals and healthcare professionals.
• Recognise and report safeguarding concerns, social care issues, or environmental risks.
• Participate in infection prevention and control measures, maintaining cleanliness of vehicles, equipment, and medical supplies.
• Conduct pre-shift and in-shift vehicle and equipment checks, ensuring operational readiness.
• Engage in continuous professional development (CPD), keeping up to date with the latest clinical guidelines and skills.
• Assist in training and mentoring junior team members where required.
• Perform any additional duties as required within the scope of your qualifications and responsibilities.

Requirements

• Current HCPC registration as Paramedic.
• Minimum 6 months of post-qualification frontline NHS ambulance experience.
• Experience in managing bariatric, paediatric, and neonatal patients.
• Full UK driving licence (maximum of 6 penalty points).
• Minimum 12 months’ driving experience since obtaining a full UK driving licence.
• Physically fit and capable of manual handling duties.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, able to communicate effectively with patients, colleagues, and healthcare professionals.
• Ability to prioritise tasks, manage workloads effectively, and remain calm in high-pressure situations.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality patient care and ensuring positive patient experiences.
• Willingness to learn, adapt, and undertake further training as required.
• IHCD or FutureQuals emergency ambulance driving qualification.
• Experience working in event medical services or private ambulance settings.
• Additional Requirements:
• This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. All successful applicants must undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

About the Company

Crane Medical Care is a family-owned medical provider delivering professional event medical services across the North West. Our team supports a wide range of events, from professional football and major stadium events to concerts, festivals, sporting events and community events. We are supported by strong clinical governance and place a major focus on developing our team. First Aiders join at our internal Level 1 and can progress through Levels 2 and 3 as they gain experience, complete training and demonstrate operational competence. Further development opportunities can include FREC 3 training, event leadership roles, control room opportunities, operational roles and progression into wider areas of Crane Medical Care. We are looking for people who share our values, want to learn and are genuinely interested in becoming part of the team.

#J-18808-Ljbffr

Full job description from WhatJobs. Apply for this role →