Newly Qualified Paramedic (Full C1 licence holders)

Carry out paramedic duties as part of an operational crew, working within scope of practice and adhering to protocols, procedures, SOPs and clinical guidelines, seeking appropriate clinical advice and/or support* as required. A person undertaking this role will always have access to clinical advice and support but MUST take clinical advice as dictated by Trust protocol and/or support from an identified source such as a clinical support desk/hub or other Health Care Professional, whenever they consider it may be necessary to deviate from protocols, procedures, SOPs and clinical guidelines. Ensure a continuous duty of care to patients to the required HCPC Standards of Proficiency and within the scope of practice and competency of this role, ensuring an appropriate level of monitoring and treatment is maintained until the patient is either discharged, referred or transferred on the advice of an experienced paramedic or handed over to the care of another healthcare professional and agency. Communicate with patients, relatives, colleagues and other health professionals and stakeholders in a calm, caring and professional manner, treating them with dignity and respect at all times. Communicate condition related information to patients and their relatives requiring empathy and reassurance skills. Provide verbal and written clinical input and feedback on matters of health and safety, risk assessments, accident reporting and investigations. Adhere to clinical governance policy requirements within the Trust. Adhere to protocols controlling drug and clinical supplies. Complete documentation (including electronic patient records where used) as per Trust guidelines and Information Governance requirements, e.g. Data Protection. Exhibit standards of personal and professional conduct and performance required by the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) or successor body. Maintain professional registration through the HCPC or successor body. Reflect on clinical practice and behaviours and develop a portfolio of practice in line with HCPC guidance to demonstrate competence against the NQP framework. Attend training and development programmes identified as individually appropriate. Behave as an ambassador for the trust by displaying trust values and professionalism in all engagements.