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SalaryCritical Care Paramedics operate at the Specialist Paramedic level, providing 24/7 enhanced clinical support and supervision of staff across a range of incidents within the pre-hospital environment. Working with a greater autonomy, the post holder will provide enhanced clinical management and coordinate the care of patients with complex and challenging health care needs, responding to patients with acute or critical illness, serious injury or major trauma in emotive and demanding situations or environments. Utilising their clinical skills and knowledge required of the role, the post holder is responsible for the competent assessment, diagnosis, care, treatment and referral and/or transport of patients and their carers/relatives in emergency or life-threatening situations. Respond to emergency calls as directed by the Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) using a range of appropriate transport platforms, responding as a primary response, co-responder or additional resource. In addition to providing an operational response, Critical Care Paramedics contribute to the clinical supervision, leadership, advice and support within the Emergency Operations Centre and the post holder will be expected to rotate into the EOC as part of their core operational role. Work as part of a Dr SPCC team (MERIT) from Manor Mill StationLeeds The post holder will be clinically responsible for ensuring own safe and effective clinical performance and demonstrate excellence in clinical leadership through role modelling values and professional standards and mentorship in practice. In order to carry out these duties, the post holder will work in a reliable, safe and professional manner, in accordance with the policies, procedures and standards of Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust. Undertake responsibilities as a lone worker in the community in the 999 setting, or rotate through emergency and Critical Care settings. Work flexibly, undertake in agreement with the Line Manager and Consultant Paramedics, other work as required which is commensurate with the grade of the post and the skills of the post holder. Attend HM courts and Coroners court when required.
