Band 6 Paramedic / Sister Job Vacancy in Maidenhead, England, UK

Band 6 Paramedic / Charge Nurse / Sister – Ageing Well Rapid Response
St Mark’s Hospital, Maidenhead, SL6 6DU
Monday to Sunday. 37.5 Hours per week (08:00-20:00)
£28 Weekdays, £32 Saturdays, £36 Sundays and Bank Holidays

You will be key member of our multidisciplinary teams inclusive of Consultant Geriatrician, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Registered General Nurses, Paramedic Practitioner, Healthcare Assistants and Therapists.

The team is designed to deliver an urgent community response service to patients who are experiencing a health crisis with the aim to support and provide virtual ongoing management to them in their own homes (including care homes) rather than being admitted to hospital.

You will be a team player and work enjoy collaboratively with staff from all disciplines whilst maintaining high professional standards. You will ensure good communication, and effective processes and procedures are maintained across the service.

The post holder will work 37.5hrs per week, 7 days a week, between the hours of 8am – 8pm, which will include weekends.

Main duties of the job

The role will comprehensively assess patients with complex physical, mental, and social care needs using advanced clinical examination skills, detailed history taking and biometric monitoring and evaluation skills.
To analyse signs and symptoms, laboratory tests and other measures of function, in formulating a diagnosis
Develop individualised treatment and management plans using evidence-based practice and proactively monitor patients and review care plans
Work flexibly in response to service need across our multiple sites

Requirements for the Role

Registered General Nurse or Paramedic or Physician Associate Advanced History taking and physical assessment
Alternatively, to be prepared to complete within a 1-year of undertaking the position.
Able to work autonomously, with the ability to work under pressure, with excellent organisational, communication and time management skills to prioritise work

Requirements for the role

Well developed written and verbal communication skills
Able to demonstrate use of own initiative and ability to work alone in ever changing circumstances
Evidence of effective team working
Teaching relatives and carers across all areas of care
Computer literate
Ability to demonstrate organisational skills
Ability to demonstrate and show evidence of effective clinical skills
Ability to manage distressed patients or relatives with terminal/palliative care needs
Ability to manage patients who have intravenous therapy

Essential

Full UK Driving Licence and use of car for work purposes
Ability to drive to multiple sites and work shifts covering 8am-8pm, 7 days a week including weekends and Bank Holidays.
Manual dexterity required for the role