Ambulance Paramedic Hdu Work

The position of Paramedic is responsible for the assessment, care, treatment and transportation of emergency, urgent and routine calls. The role will also include the providing of advanced clinical interventions, including drug therapies at scene and may administer medication within PGD guidelines. There will also be a requirement to undertake emergency blue light driving and work in a variety of locations, such as ambulance vehicles, care settings, hospital settings and events. It is the job holders responsibility to ensure at all times, they act honestly and openly and comply with relevant corporate governance requirements, employment legislation, standards of business conduct, codes of openness and accountability. It is the job holders responsibility to comply with and promote Equal Opportunities and accordingly must avoid any behaviour which discriminates against colleagues, potential employees, patients or clients on the grounds of sex, marital status, sexual orientation, age, race, nationality, ethnicity or national original religion, political opinion, trade union membership or disability. Health and SafetyIn line with the Health and Safety Act 1974, it is the responsibility of all employees to take care of their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts at work. This includes cooperating with the organization and colleagues in complying with health and safety obligations to maintain a safe working environment and ensure the reporting of any defects, risks or potential hazards. SafeguardingSafeguarding is everyones responsibility to ensure that the principles and duties of safeguarding adults and children are holistically, consistently and conscientiously applied with the needs of adults at risk or abuse or neglect at the heart of all that we do. ConfidentialityAll staff a have a duty of confidentiality to Central Medical Services as part of their role. Central Medical Services has a duty to maintain strict confidentiality in relation to information and the whereabouts of its employees and workers and keep safe and secure all information given to its staff in the course of their duties. This applies not only during the course of employment but also after termination of employment. This confidentiality clause covers such matters as knowledge of Central Medical Services business, information on our users, business contacts and policies & procedures. Staff may not disclose or use for another organisation or individual benefit any confidential information that she has or continues to require. Any breach of this clause will result in summary dismissal and may result in a claim from Central Medical Services for any damage or loss, which they may suffer. Misc.This job description is indicative of the range of current duties and responsibilities for the post, it is not comprehensive. It is inevitable that the duties will change to reflect organisational change and it is essential therefore that it is regarded with a degree of flexibility, so that changing needs and circumstances can be met. All changes will be discussed with the post holder.