Job summary
Paramedics are autonomous practitioners who are accountable for the assessment, treatment, diagnosis, management and referral of patients, including the supply and administration of medicines, in a range of urgent, emergency, critical and out of hospital settings.

They have accountability to effectively plan, deliver and evaluate care for a group of patients with a range of conditions.

This role operates across a range of clinical areas within health and community services.

Individuals at this level will be able to plan and deliver care for complex or high risk patients and provide effective clinical leadership, development and mentorship to operational personnel, including newly qualified paramedics, technicians and students to support the delivery of a high quality patient centred service. Contribute to the development of an integrated approach to the delivery of emergency and urgent unscheduled and out of hours care involving all relevant stakeholders including health and social care organisations and other allied health professionals.

Main duties of the job
Paramedics are autonomous practitioners who are accountable for the assessment, treatment, diagnosis, management and referral of patients, including the supply and administration of medicines, in a range of urgent, emergency, critical and out of hospital settings. They have accountability to effectively plan, deliver and evaluate care for a group of patients with a range of conditions.
This role operates across a range of clinical areas within health and community services.
Individuals at this level will be able to plan and deliver care for complex or high risk patients and provide effective clinical leadership, development and mentorship to operational personnel, including newly qualified paramedics, technicians and students to support the delivery of a high quality patient centred service.
Contribute to the development of an integrated approach to the delivery of emergency and urgent unscheduled and out of hours care involving all relevant stakeholders including health and social care organisations and other allied health professionals.

About us
At Health and Care Jersey, were not just delivering healthcare - were shaping the future of health and wellbeing for over 100,000 Islanders and visitors. Our dedicated team of over 2,000 professionals provides essential care across 30+ diverse departments, offering a wide range of specialist services from acute and emergency care to community and preventative health initiatives.With state-of-the-art facilities like the brand-new Enid Quenault Health and Wellbeing Centre and exciting plans to modernise our healthcare infrastructure, this is a great time to join us. Whether you're providing frontline patient care, supporting health initiatives in the community, or contributing to vital mental health and social services, your work will make a meaningful impact on people's lives every day.

Job responsibilities
Paramedics are autonomous practitioners who are accountable for the assessment, treatment, diagnosis, management and referral of patients, including the supply and administration of medicines, in a range of urgent, emergency, critical and out of hospital settings. They have accountability to effectively plan, deliver and evaluate care for a group of patients with a range of conditions.
This role operates across a range of clinical areas within health and community services.
Individuals at this level will be able to plan and deliver care for complex or high risk patients and provide effective clinical leadership, development and mentorship to operational personnel, including newly qualified paramedics, technicians and students to support the delivery of a high quality patient centred service.
Contribute to the development of an integrated approach to the delivery of emergency and urgent unscheduled and out of hours care involving all relevant stakeholders including health and social care organisations and other allied health professionals.

Person Specification
Experience
Essential

• Demonstrate a record of ongoing training and professional development in clinical aspects of the post.

Desirable

• Knowledge of Health & Safety Issues / Dynamic risk assessment.
• Experience in Remote Triage or Clinical Validation.
• Experience in Primary and/or Urgent Care Settings.

Qualifications
Essential

• Qualified and Health and Care Professions Council
• Registered Paramedic with a Degree in Paramedic Science or equivalent qualification.
• Must be registered with the HCPC and Jersey Care Commission.
• Qualified in ambulance emergency response driving or equivalent.
• Safe handling qualification.
• Safeguarding awareness training (mandatory).
• Local Registration will be required prior to practicing.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).