Experience

Paul James Healthcare Recruitment Ltd

• United Kingdom
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Locum Triage Paramedic

  • Nov 2021 - Present

  First point of clinical contact for patients accessing emergency and urgent care at Walsall Manor Hospital. Providing a streaming service to direct patients to the most appropriate department utilising both existing inclusion/exclusion criteria and exercising own clinical judgement. Recognising where urgent medical intervention is required and where patients are safe to be assessed in minor injuries and urgent care setting. Autonomous triaging of patients presenting to Urgent Care performing and accurately documenting a comprehensive primary and secondary survey. Administering medication and treatment in accordance with policies and within own scope of practice. Acting in accordance and ensuring patients compliance with current COVID-19 measures Show less



West Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust

• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Clinical Validation Team

  • Nov 2021 - Present

  Working as part of a newly established Paramedic team within the Emergency operations centre launched in response to increasing demand upon the Ambulance service and wider NHS. Undertaking review and enhanced triage of category 3/4/5 999 calls to determine whether ambulance dispatch is required, or if an alternative pathway is more appropriate.Utilising relevant and current clinical guidelines, computer assisted triage software and clinical experience/judgementWhere alternative pathways can be utilised, liaising with and referring to a range of other healthcare providers including falls pick up services, primary/urgent care centres, medical/surgical SDECs and moreProvide appropriate clinical self care advice and health education when safely discharging via hear and treat. Keep accurate records of every patient interaction. Show less

• Paramedic

  • Mar 2015 - Present

  Providing a 999 operational response to emergency and urgent calls. Utilising assessment skills and appropriate diagnostics, clinical care and treatment within the levels of own training and competence including ALS, emergency medical treatment and a holistic patient centred care approach.Acting autonomously, determining the most appropriate pathway based on patients medical needs and best interests collaborating with other HCP's where required.



Staffordshire University

• United Kingdom
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Paramedic Facilitator

  • Jan 2019 - Mar 2020

  Acting as an educational and advisory resource for University Paramedic students to enhance the student experience including during placement as an Associate Mentor. Sharing best working practices, teaching/maintaining clinical skills and improving where necessary. Contributing to the provision of high quality teaching and delivery of fantastic academic standards. Acting as an educational and advisory resource for University Paramedic students to enhance the student experience including during placement as an Associate Mentor. Sharing best working practices, teaching/maintaining clinical skills and improving where necessary. Contributing to the provision of high quality teaching and delivery of fantastic academic standards.



Veronica House Nursing Home

• Healthcare Assistant

  • 2014 - 2015

  Healthcare assistant within a Nursing home for residents with acquired brain injury and spinal injuries, terminal cancer, dementia and more. Delivering high standard of personal care, assisting mobilising using correct manual handling procedures, attending to specialist medical needs such as tracheostomy and NG feeding. Healthcare assistant within a Nursing home for residents with acquired brain injury and spinal injuries, terminal cancer, dementia and more. Delivering high standard of personal care, assisting mobilising using correct manual handling procedures, attending to specialist medical needs such as tracheostomy and NG feeding.



BORE STREET DENTAL PRACTICE LIMITED

• United Kingdom
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Dental Nurse

  • 2010 - 2014

  Preparing the clinical environment and dental operating equipment with particular attention to IP&C. accurately chart and document during examinations, provide care and support to both Dentist and patient as required. Manage patient appointments and records, carry out stock control for own surgery. Preparing the clinical environment and dental operating equipment with particular attention to IP&C. accurately chart and document during examinations, provide care and support to both Dentist and patient as required. Manage patient appointments and records, carry out stock control for own surgery.