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Job overview
The Trust has procured a Mental Health Response Vehicle (MHRV) via funding obtained from NHSE/I and revenue funding from Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board in order for EMAS to respond with the appropriate resource to those experiencing a mental health crisis.
Main duties of the job
The role of the MHRV Paramedic is to rotate between usual front-line duties and the MHRV. This post will be used on a rotational basis within Nottinghamshire division.
The MHRV will be deployed with both the Paramedic and a Registered Mental Health Clinician.
As part of the MHRV response to those with mental health needs, you will support the Mental Health Clinician in ensuring that person centred care is delivered, risks are managed and appropriate treatment and other interventions (pharmacological and non-pharmacological) are offered within a timely manner.
To provide specialist medical assessment skills, knowledge and experience for those presenting to the ambulance service with mental health needs.
To be compassionate in meeting the needs of Service User’s and their carers.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Utilising their full scope of practice, the post holder will be responsible for:
Providing enhanced assessment, triage, referral and/or treatment of a wide range of patients, utilising relevant evidenced based practice, local guidelines and Trust procedure working alongside a Mental Health Clinician in order to optimise patient experience and outcomes.
Responding to the needs of patients in operational environments, this is a permanent opportunity now the service is established within Division.
Ensuring provision of appropriate care, based on patient need, ensuring patients receive an appropriate assessment and treatment package alongside the Mental Health Clinician.
Person specification
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates an ability to work on own initiative or as part of a team
Experience
Essential
- Highly proficient, co-ordinated and confident in the delivery of care
Desirable
- Experience of solo working
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC Paramedic qualification (IHCD, DipHE, FDSc, BSc)
- Full clean driving licence including Category A - old style licence - or Categories C1 - new style licence Applicants with a minor speeding offence may be considered
- Ambulance Emergency Driving Certificate and FRV driver training to be completed prior to commencement in role.
Desirable
- Completion of relevant post qualification development relating to Mental Health.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Displays an ability and willingness to be flexible with hours and duties to meet the needs of the department
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This advert is for Rotational Mental Health Response Vehicle - Paramedic with East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust in Nottingham, Midlands, England. It is listed as a Estates and facilities role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 Per Annum, Unsocial Hours payment in line with the rota. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 09 Aug 2026.
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