Ambulance Paramedic

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Full time
Location: Taunton
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Are you a qualified Paramedic?

Then we currently have a fantastic opportunity for you, covering front line response and ad-hoc work across the Taunton and the South West Area.

Job Description:

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Operate ambulance equipment and respond to company requests.

Communicate with the patient and others to determine, and then use, the correct combination of ambulance equipment and paramedic skills to meet patient requirements.

Lead and coordinate the team responding to an emergency.

Evaluate the patient’s condition on the scene and perform preliminary diagnosis.

Attend to injuries or sudden illnesses by applying a variety of pre-hospital simple and advanced treatments (first aid, CPR, administering injections and oxygen etc.) or surgical procedures.

Use tech equipment and tools to stabilize patients or provide immediate treatment.

Monitor patient’s condition en-route to the hospital or specified location.

Collaborate with interested parties (police, firefighting unit, doctors etc.).

Adhere to established medical protocols and procedures as well as legal guidelines and health and safety standards.

Keep abreast with new treatment and medical procedures through continuous training.

Communicate effectively with patients and their relatives/friends.

Document patients' conditions to other members of the medical crew, such as emergency doctors and nurses, upon arrival at the medical facility.

Maintain current professional registration with HCPC.

Ensure that advanced driving skills are maintained and comply with legislation and the Highway Code while driving.

Ensure upkeep and cleanliness of the vehicle, returning it to the base in a clean standard and updating Senior Management of any damage or issues to the ambulance vehicle.

Qualifications:

To be shortlisted for this position, the following qualifications are essential:

Recognised Paramedic Qualification.

Professional Registration HCPC.

Recognised blue light qualification (e.g., IHCD / Level 3 Emergency Response Ambulance Driving).

Full UK Clean Driving Licence with a minimum of 2 years’ experience.

All candidates will be required to undergo our rigorous compliance process including DBS checks and Reference checks in line with NHS employment standards.

About the Company:

Central Medical Services Ltd is a professional, reliable, private medical service working for both the NHS and private clients alike. We operate a 24/7 private ambulance and medical service, catering for either short notice or pre-planned assignments throughout the UK.

As an experienced company, we bring with us a vast wealth of experience from the NHS, private, and voluntary sectors with an aim to provide high-quality medical and ambulance services, truly believing in patient care and customer service.

Benefits:

Eligible for Blue light card.

Flexibility to create your own rota.

Training and Development Opportunities.

Company events.

Private dental insurance.

Private medical insurance.

Schedule:

12 hour shift.

Day shift.

Holidays.

Monday to Friday.

Night shift.

Weekend availability.

Work Location: In person.

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