Band 6 Paramedic

Job summary As a Nerams Paramedic, you'll provide high-quality emergency care to patients, acting decisively and compassionately in a fast-paced environment. Youll work closely with Emergency Care Assistants to stabilise patients, deliver pre-hospital interventions, and ensure safe onward journeys. You will act as a mentor to those you work with, including Newly Qualified Paramedics. What you'll need: HCPC registration and 2 years of experience Strong clinical knowledge and the ability to pass on that knowledge Excellent communication and decision-making skills Main duties of the job As a Nerams Paramedic, you'll provide high-quality emergency care to patients, acting decisively and compassionately in a fast-paced environment. Youll work closely with Emergency Care Assistants to stabilise patients, deliver pre-hospital interventions, and ensure safe onward journeys. You will act as a mentor to those you work with, including Newly Qualified Paramedics. What you'll need: HCPC registration and 2 years of experience Strong clinical knowledge and the ability to pass on that knowledge Excellent communication and decision-making skills About us Who We Are Nerams Ltd is a trusted provider of health and social care transport services acrossthe UK. We support patients and communities through a range of specialist non-emergency and emergency transport operations. From frontline ambulance care topatient transport, our teams play a vital role in keeping people safe, comfortable, anddignified during their care journeys. Everything we do is guided by our vision Aspiring to be better today and evenbetter tomorrow in everything we do and our five core values: CareWe put compassion at the heart of our service. TeamworkWe support each other to achieve shared success. QualityWe go above and beyond to maintain high standards. RespectWe treat every individual with dignity and understanding. HonestyWe are open, transparent, and accountable. Details Date posted 24 September 2026 Pay scheme Other Salary £47,450 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number E0514-26-0001 Job locations Nerams Ltd Chilton FERRYHILL County Durham DL17 0EW United Kingdom Nerams Unit 5 194 Commerce Park, Stephenson Road WASHINGTON Tyne And Wear NE37 3HT United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities Main Purpose of the Role The Paramedic will provide safe, effective and professional clinical care to patients with a wide range of medical conditions and injuries. The role involves assessing patients, providing appropriate treatment, making clinical decisions and arranging transportation or onward care where required. Paramedics may work in a variety of environments, including patients' homes, GP practices, public places, hospitals and other healthcare settings. They may work as part of a two-person ambulance crew or independently using an appropriate response vehicle. Key Responsibilities Undertake comprehensive clinical assessments and obtain patient consent where possible. Provide appropriate emergency and non-emergency treatment based on the patient's condition. Resuscitate and stabilise patients when required. Manage airways, severe bleeding and other life-threatening conditions. Administer medication, oxygen and intravenous fluids within the individual's scope of practice. Use clinical equipment such as defibrillators, ventilators, pulse oximeters and other approved medical equipment. Perform appropriate clinical procedures, including cannulation and endotracheal intubation where trained and authorised. Monitor patients and recognise changes in their condition. Determine whether hospital admission is required and identify the most appropriate destination or onward care. Safely treat, refer or discharge patients who do not require hospital admission where clinically appropriate. Provide clear clinical handovers and accurate patient records. Liaise with doctors, nurses, midwives, allied health professionals, ambulance services, police, fire and other emergency services. Communicate professionally with patients, relatives, carers, colleagues and members of the public. Maintain patient confidentiality at all times. Support and supervise student paramedics and new members of staff where required. Provide clinical advice to patients and colleagues when appropriate. Vehicles, Equipment and Operational Duties Drive company vehicles for which the employee is appropriately trained and authorised, in accordance with relevant legislation, company procedures and the Highway Code. Complete vehicle and equipment checks as required. Maintain vehicles, equipment and stations in a clean, safe and operational condition. Complete all required inspection and maintenance documentation. Assist other healthcare professionals with patient care when required. Professional Development Maintain current HCPC registration and practise within the HCPC Standards of Proficiency for Paramedics. Maintain an appropriate scope of practice. Complete all mandato