Ambulance Paramedic

Central Medical Services Ltd, Taunton, Somerset

Ambulance Paramedic

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Central Medical Services Ltd, Taunton, Somerset

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted today, 17 Oct | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 7a48a921a981454b887e96eb6bb65056

Full Job Description

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.,

  • 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, 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
  • Communicating effectively with patients and their relatives/friends
  • Communicates and documents patients' conditions to other members of medical crew, such as emergency doctors and nurses, upon arrival at medical facility
  • Maintain current professional registration with HCPC
  • Ensure that advanced driving skills are maintained and whilst driving, ensure compliance with legislation and the Highway Code.
  • Ensuring upkeep and cleanliness of vehicle, returning them to the base in a clean standard received & updating the Senior Management of any damage or issues to the ambulance vehicle

    To be shortlisted for this position, the following qualifications are essential: -
  • Recognised Paramedic Qualification
  • Professional Registration HCPC
  • Recognised blue light qualification I.e. 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 inline with NHS employment standards.

    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. Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

  • Company events
  • Private dental insurance
  • Private medical insurance
  • Schedule:
  • 12 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Holidays
  • Monday to Friday
  • Night shift
  • Weekend availability