9778 Emergency Response Unit - Paramedic

Emergency Response Unit – Paramedic

The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Emergency Response Unit for a qualified paramedic to join the team at The Port of Felixstowe, the largest UK deep water port.

The Emergency Response Unit is responsible for providing the port community with a total emergency response solution that specialises in Medical, Fire and Technical Rescue services.

This role is responsible for attending all emergency calls in an operational capacity working across all elements of the service. It also provides a key service to business stakeholders through support services and processes in relation to confined space, safe movement and storage of hazardous goods and on site hot work activity.

 Starting salary of £46,029 including shift pay, upon successful completion of training, this will increase to £48,067. 

Key Requirements

·         Attend all emergency incident calls in an operational capacity, as directed by the Watch Manager and when necessary, take  the lead of such incidents until relieved by a senior person

·          Build and maintain strong working relationships with the staff of the Occupational Health Centre

·         Aid investigations when incidents occur, helping to find the cause of accidents, fires or other emergency incidents as directed and provide recommendations for improvements.

·         Ensure that equipment is fully maintained and ready for use at all times by completing all daily, weekly and monthly checks without direct supervision, on all plant and equipment relating to the ERU and fire safety.

·         Adhere to published Emergency Response Unit Role and Responsibilities, clinical, fire and technical rescue governance standards at all times.

·         Remain compliant with applicable standing orders and instructions within the Emergency Response Unit relating to daily station routines, at all times, without direct supervision

·         Take an active role in the delivery of the Company’s Clinical Governance committee.

·         Undertake training and drills to ensure operational readiness

This role covers a 4 on 4 off shift pattern, working a mixture of days and nights. Please note: this is subject to shift change due to operational demands.

Who are we looking for?

Suitable applicants should meet the following criteria:

Essential:

·         Be registered with the HCPC as a Paramedic with no restrictions on practice i.e. clear registration with no fitness to practice concerns or hearings

·         Be a minimum of 2 years post registration.  For those recently graduated, have completed the Newly Qualified Paramedic Portfolio, including progression onto NHS Pay Band 6

·         Have a clean Group C1 driving licence

·         Be prepared to attend and pass the Fire and Rescue Service Approved to Ride and Breathing Apparatus Training

·         Attend and pass all technical rescue and confined space training

·         Comfortable and capable at working at height as part of a rescue team

Desirable:

·         A strong team player with good interpersonal skills

·          Ability to intervene and manage situations where necessary

·         Demonstrates a disciplined approach to problem solving

·         Make complex judgments and decisions in assessing the risk of accidents

·         Ability to deal with stressful situations e.g. emergency incidents involving serious personal injury or death, being interviewed by enforcement agencies or appearing in court on behalf of the Company.

Hutchison Ports is committed to creating and developing an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. We will consider all qualified applicants and encourage discussion about flexible working opportunities. We offer a supportive, community environment and have recently been awarded Chartered status by Women In Maritime. We have our own Women’s Network, offer leadership, mentoring and role specific training.

Please apply via the Port-al. The selection process may involve a competency based interview and psychometric assessment.