Job summaryAn opportunity has arisen for staff looking to gain experience as a Mental Health Paramedic/Nurse within the South West of Hampshire area on a 6-month development opportunity based at Southern House, Otterbourne.
This specialist service provides a response to patients suffering with both mental health and physical health illness within the pre-hospital environment. The successful applicant will be part of a specialist response vehicle that is manned by a Southern Health Mental Health Practitioner and SCAS Band 6 Paramedic/Nurse. This collaborative response provides a more tailored and proactive approach to supporting patients suffering from Mental Health Illness who may also have a physical health need. The Mental Health Practitioner's specialist knowledge provides confidence in appropriate management of specific Mental Health conditions and presentations, as well as having the ability to access patients' medical records and knowledge of pathways not usually available to ambulance staff.
You will be based at Southern House, Southampton and through liaison with our Urgent Care Desk and the Mental Health team within 111, you will be mobilised to appropriate calls across all areas of Hampshire. The service will operate seven days a week and will predominantly involve working late shifts due to the nature of demand and therefore will attract Section 2 Unsocial payments accordingly.
Main duties of the job- Undertake the full range of paramedic duties in line with the Trust's operational instructions.
- Assess, treat, manage or refer, and where appropriate, convey patients according to the nature and severity of their condition to alternative care pathways. As appropriate, provide packages of care to patients at home
- Carry out paramedic duties commensurate with national clinical practice guidelines and Trust specific PGD's and guidelines.
- Ability to organise and manage the scene of a complex incident during initial stages until a Manager/Commander arrives. This could involve organising or managing patients, bystanders or other responding services
- Undertake duties in relation to major incidents including exercises which may require call out when off duty in accordance with the Trust's Major Incident Procedure.
- Modify and adapt working practices to meet the clinical needs of the patient in an emergency and urgent care setting.
- As appropriate, treat refer or discharge patients who access the health service but who do not need hospital admission where clinically safe to do so.
- Utilise appropriate and relevant information to assist patients, patient advocates or carers to make informed health choices in line with national guidance and the health promotion and prevention agenda.
About usBenefits we offer:
- Full training and a range of courses which you can book locally.
- Holiday entitlement of 27 days, rising to 29 days after 5 years' service and 33 days after 10 years' service, plus an additional 8 days bank holiday (pro rata for part time).
- Automatic enrolment into the NHS Pension Scheme.
- Access to continual professional development within SCAS and the wider NHS.
- Occupational Health support and direct access to our Employee Assistance Programme as well as our own Health and Wellbeing Team.
- NHS Discounts in over 200 + stores saving money on holidays, days out, car insurance, restaurants, clothing and much more.
- Ability to join our staff networking groups (as a member, ally or just for interest).
Corporate Induction
It's really important for us to ensure you have the best onboarding experience which allows you to feel a sense of belonging from the start. To help with this, we will book your Corporate Induction as soon as we possibly can (depending on availability). All new starters need to attend our *Corporate Induction in person, this is held over one and half days from our educational centres based in: Newbury (Berkshire), Bicester (Oxfordshire) or Whiteley (Hampshire). More specific details will be sent to you once your start date has been confirmed.
*Please note - depending on your role additional training may be required following on from your corporate induction.
Job responsibilities- Dynamically assess scene and identify environmental and clinical risks to patients, self and colleagues taking appropriate action to minimise them where possible and ensure safety.
- Identify safeguarding concerns and ensure these are reported and documented in an appropriate manner.
- Take responsibility for own health and wellbeing, promoting the ongoing care of physical and mental wellbeing in order to meet the requirements of the role.
- To abide by the NHS and Trust values and the NHS Constitution, all staff must maintain the highest standards of care and service treating everyone with dignity and respect whilst promoting a non-discriminatory, inclusive culture.
QualificationsEssential- HCPC registered Paramedic educated to degree/diploma level in Paramedicine or equivalent experience.
- Trust approved emergency driving qualification, IHCD, D1, D2 qualification or Future Quals.
Desirable- ALS, PHTLS, PHEC or other advanced clinical courses.
- Mentorship qualification
Previous ExperienceEssential- Experience in dealing with a diverse range of people in a customer/patient environment.
- 2 years post registration experience in clinical practice, or less if progressed through the national fast track programme.
- Successful completion of the NQP period or equivalent previous experience which can be evidenced.
- Up-to-date continuing professional development portfolio.
- Experience of supervision, mentorship and development of a range of clinical staff in relevant practice settings
Desirable- Healthcare experience within NHS, nursing or voluntary organisation.
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.Applicants must have current UK professional registration. 
