Paramedic (Bank)

Join our team as a Bank Paramedic

We are looking for skilled paramedics or emergency care practitioners to join our paramedic bank. The role will be made up of ad hoc shifts in various locations to support the clinical team of radiographers working in the radiology units where contrast media and other medicines are administered as part of the patient examination.

Diagnostic radiology departments are at Cobalt Imaging Centre in Cheltenham, Quayside Community Diagnostic Centre in Gloucester and a brand-new community diagnostic centre at Corbett Treatment Centre, Stourbridge. There may be other locations on occasion as required by the services.

Shifts will vary by location but will usually be 8.00am to 8.00pm or 8.00am to 6.00pm

Job role

You will provide clinical interventions in emergencies which may include the management of adverse reactions, anaphylaxis and resuscitation, co-ordinating appropriate clinical response and the onward care of patients. You will undertake patient cannulation procedures and support the radiographers with patient set up on scanners, greeting patients and other administrative duties to ensure the smooth running of the scanning lists.

Responsibilities will include administering medication under Patient Group Directive guidelines as required during emergency interventions, delivering high quality care to patients, communicating effectively, assessing, diagnosing and treating patients with complex health conditions and manage patients who may be deteriorating; as well as providing clinical supervision and guidance to other health professionals, and maintaining accurate and full records of emergency incidents and treatments.

You must have a current substantive post in emergency services, HCPC registration and an up-to-date CPD portfolio.

Full job description

Bank rate

A competitive paramedic bank rate is provided depending on experience.

About Cobalt

Cobalt Health is a medical charity pioneering innovation in medical imaging diagnosis by investing in equipment, integrated research and education to improve outcomes for patients now and in the future.

I CARE – our values - our culture - our purpose

Patient care is at the heart of all we do. We carefully select people who can show us how they share these same values and can contribute to a culture of respect, diversity, vision and a commitment to continuous learning and development.

How to apply

To apply, please read through the job description, download an application form from the menu on the right (CV’s welcome in support) and submit your application.

Closing Date: 29th September