Band 6 Paramedic in Dorset, Dorset

Job Title: Band 6 Paramedic
Specialism: AHP - Paramedic
Location: Dorset, UK
Salary: Up to £26.00 per hour
Type: Full Time (Ongoing)

Explore an exciting opportunity as a Band 6 Paramedic within AHP - Paramedic services in beautiful Dorset, UK. This full-time locum position offers an attractive hourly rate of up to £26.00 per hour and is guaranteed for an ongoing period, initially lasting three months. With three positions available, this is a fantastic opportunity to enhance your clinical skills while working within a fast-paced urgent and emergency care environment.

Working 12-hour shifts from 10:00 to 22:00, seven days a week, you will play a crucial role in supporting patient flow and delivering high-quality care within urgent care services.

Perks and benefits

• Full Time: Enjoy the stability and consistency of full-time hours while gaining valuable locum experience.
• Hourly Pay: Earn up to £26.00 per hour, ensuring your expertise and dedication are well rewarded.
• Diverse Clinical Experience: Work with a wide variety of patients and presentations, helping to expand your clinical skills and confidence.
• Supportive Team Environment: Collaborate with experienced healthcare professionals in a setting that values teamwork and professional development.
• Career Development: Gain valuable experience within urgent and emergency care pathways, strengthening your future career opportunities.
• Meaningful Impact: Play a key role in ensuring safe and effective patient flow within busy healthcare services.

What you will do

• Register, assess, and triage patients arriving by ambulance.
• Utilise National Acuity Scoring tools to support clinical decision-making.
• Identify urgent clinical needs and prioritise patient flow accordingly.
• Direct patients to the most appropriate clinical area for assessment and treatment.
• Work closely with ambulance crews and Emergency Department teams.
• Support compliance with patient handover and sign-off processes.
• Escalate capacity and demand pressures when necessary.
• Contribute to safe and effective patient flow within urgent care services.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and patient records.
• Assist in the delivery of a responsive and efficient emergency care service.

Requirements

• HCPC Registration: Current registration as a Paramedic with the HCPC.
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years' frontline Paramedic experience.
• NHS Background: Previous experience working with an NHS provider.
• Clinical Assessment Skills: Strong patient assessment and triage experience.
• Acuity Scoring Knowledge: Familiarity with National Acuity Scoring tools.
• Decision-Making Ability: Ability to identify urgent clinical needs and make informed decisions.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Team Working: Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Urgent Care Experience: Experience working within busy urgent or emergency care settings.

Desirable

• Emergency Department Experience
• Patient Flow Management Experience
• Urgent Care Pathway Experience
• NHS Acute Hospital Experience

Why Dorset

Dorset offers an exceptional quality of life, combining stunning coastlines, rolling countryside, and thriving local communities. Home to some of the UK's most beautiful natural landmarks, including the Jurassic Coast, Dorset provides endless opportunities for outdoor activities, relaxation, and exploration. With its unique blend of rural charm, seaside living, and excellent local amenities, Dorset is a fantastic place to develop your career while enjoying an outstanding lifestyle.

Working with Sanctuary Personnel

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Apply now to join the Band 6 Paramedic team in Dorset and take the next step in your career with Sanctuary Personnel.