Leading Ambulance Paramedic - Jersey
Job Description
Job summary
To direct, control and monitor the daily operation of ambulance crews, responding to the needs of those who require transport for medical reasons, urgent unscheduled or emergency medical care (999 calls). Ensuring appropriate cover is provided to meet service and statutory obligations. Liaise with the Emergency Services Control Centre to assist in the delivery of emergency responses. As a highly experienced practitioner and member of the ambulance crew, provide primary medical care to patients by the use of paramedical skills in order to prevent further deterioration, promote recovery and prolong life.
This role benefits from +19% shift allowance.
For an informal conversation, please contact Alexander Bailhache [email protected]
Main duties of the job
1. To lead, organise and manage the day to day operations of the ambulance service. Responsible for crews responding to emergency medical calls and providing medical and social transport, ensuring that there is adequate cover for the oncoming shifts and forward planning of rosters. Ensuring resources are deployed effectively and efficiently in accordance with statutory and service level obligations.2. Monitor service workload and liaise with the Emergency Services Control Centre, to ensure staff receive adequate rest breaks and that all calls get dealt with in a timely manner. Ensure all service vehicles available for the shift are ready to respond at all times. Authorise and monitor shift changes, brief crews on daily events, road closures, jobs pending, home births etc. and provide an adequate hand over.3. Assume Duty Officer role on Station out of office hours, resolving any issues that arise. Provide on call cover as Duty Officer as required. Respond to emergency medical enquiries from members of the public, deal with complaints and audit effectiveness of procedures, providing reports to senior managers where appropriate. Investigate incidents of clinical and non-clinical matters with particular regard for risk management issues investigate and provide written reports recommending changes in procedures and policies to senior managers. Deal with first line disciplinary matters.
About us
Jersey is just 14 miles (20km) from the west coast of France and 85 miles (137km) from the south coast of England. The island is easy to get to from the UK and mainland Europe. There are up to 40 daily flights in and out of the island
Striking scenery, a safe and inclusive society, miles of sandy beaches, high performing schools, an enviable work-life balance, a heritage, political and economic stability, low personal taxes, warm summers and mild winters.
Find out more at gov.je/movingtoJersey
Jersey has been a Crown Dependency since 1290, which means its not part of the UK but a self-governing possession of The Crown. Jersey has its own democratically elected parliament, government, tax system, and laws. However, the island does have a close historic relationship with France and the UK and relies on the UK for defence and international relations. It is also part of the Common Travel Area (CTA) which allows British citizens to move freely between the UK, Republic of Ireland, and the Channel Islands without a passport.
Jersey offers extensive and quality healthcare services, with private and state supported options available. The NHS is not available in Jersey, healthcare services are delivered by Health and Community Services. For the first 6 months, health care services will be provided at an added cost.
Job responsibilities
6. Provide appropriate support and facilitate staff development by monitoring operations, providing mentoring support, on-the-job training. Facilitate defusing and de-briefing sessions with staff in order to evaluate and identify individual needs, address adverse reactions following incidents in order to ensure staff welfare and optimise performance.7. Contribute to the overall development of the ambulance service, including working closely with Senior Officers and in developing service policies and procedures. Play an active role in the implementation and monitoring of new procedures and clinical practices, providing leadership, professional guidance and expertise. Ensure staff are aware of and comply with service policies and procedures, assist in the development of operational and clinical policy.8. To undertake a range of duties e.g. production and maintenance of operational rosters, completion of daily crew sheets and crew boards; monitoring and reordering drugs/stores/medical consumables/laundry etc. collecting, checking and inputting (sensitive patient data) of Patient Report Forms from each emergency call. Oversee the deep cleaning of service vehicles to current Infection Prevention and Control standards. Take responsibility for specific work streams allocated by the Head of Operations (e.g. infection control, drugs management).9. Undertake Performance Review and Appraisals of staff, identifying staff development / training needs. Complete all corresponding documentation in a timely manner. As an active Paramedic maintain registration with the Health Care Professions Council, complying with their standards. Regularly update knowledge of technical and clinical/medical developments within the Ambulance Service and Paramedic Practice, including all lifesaving procedures, as recognised in other jurisdictions. Respond to medical incidents, often as a lone responder, ensuring patient assessment and treatment is carried out professionally and within the agreed clinical guidelines/scope of practice. Take charge on scene as required.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- 3 years relevant post qualified experience as an Ambulance Paramedic.
- Demonstrate a record of ongoing training and professional development in clinical aspects of the post.
Qualifications
Essential
- Essential
- Qualified and State Registered Paramedic with a Degree in Paramedic Science or equivalent qualification.
- Desirable
- Adult teaching certificate.
- A recognised qualification in management at NQF level 3 or equivalent.
- Have attainedOperational (Bronze) Command Qualification.
- Qualified in ambulance emergency response driving or equivalent.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Health and Community Services
Address
Government Of Jersey
19-21 Broad Street
St. Helier
Jersey
Channel Islands
JE2 3RR
