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Paramedics
for a Contract role is
£93,600

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Paramedics provide first aid and life support treatment in emergency situations and transport sick and injured people who require skilled treatment.

QUALIFICATIONS

Entry is via a student paramedic position with an ambulance service trust or completion of an approved full-time university course in paramedical science. Qualification requirements for entry to university courses vary (GCSEs, A levels or equivalent). A full, manual driving licence (with appropriate classifications) is required. Paramedics working in the NHS must be registered with the Health Professions Council.

TASKS

  • Assesses the nature of injuries, provides first aid treatment and ascertains appropriate method of conveying patient.
  • Briefs other medical staff when handing over the patient, and completes patient report forms describing the patient’s condition and any treatment provided.
  • Drives ambulance or accompanies driver to respond to calls for assistance at accidents, emergencies and other incidents.
  • Resuscitates and/or stabilises patient using relevant techniques, equipment and drugs.
  • Transports and accompanies patients who either require or potentially require skilled treatment whilst travelling.

Salaries from this search have been calculated using current and historical roles, which have been advertised with Pertemps in the last 2 years. Data is updated in real time as jobs are posted, and the search results calculate averages of all job posts that fit the role category.

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