William Young

Experience

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  Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust

  Sept 2008 - now

  Specialist Paramedics operate with a high degree of clinical independence. In addition to the core scope of practice expected of all registered Paramedics, Specialist Paramedics are expected to;• Apply the principles of advanced clinical assessment, utilising and interpreting relevant clinical investigations and observations in order to develop a working diagnosis, differential diagnosis and active/potential problem list for patients in their care.• Be able to synthesis clinical findings in order to prioritise the needs of their patients and be able to risk stratify competing priorities in order to formulate a cohesive clinical management plan. Seek support to avoid making every decision in isolation where appropriate.• Be capable of managing a range of patients presenting with undifferentiated medical emergencies, long term conditions, illness or minor injuries; applying guidelines, SOPs and utilising an extended formulary of PGDs.• Demonstrate a high level of critical thinking and clinical reasoning during the clinical decision making process that enables safe and appropriate treatment or referral options.• Provide clinical leadership and be capable of providing robust clinical advice, direct and indirect clinical supervision to other clinicians.• Explaining the risks and implications of refusal and ensuring that efforts are made to safety-net patients by communicating refusals of care in high-risk patient groups to other healthcare professionals. Show less I manage the operational delivery of Accident and Emergency services within the county of East Yorkshire ensuring local and national targets and quality standards are achieved. Working with the Trust's Support Services and contributing to delivering a clinically focused organisation I ensure appropriate levels of staffing, vehicles, equipment etc. are maintained, within budgetary constraints as well as identifying and evaluating new and innovative ways of improved service provision. Show less •Contributing to and further developing a clinically focused organisation and an environment in which excellence in clinical care can flourish.•Supporting clinical staff to practice safely and effectively and meet the standards required by the Trust and the appropriate regulatory bodies by carrying out regular assessments.•Facilitating the development of clinical staff by supporting staff to undertake Continued Professional Development (CPD) and a KSF PDR.•Undertaking Operational Paramedic duties as required•Effectively manage along with the Locality Managers and Group Station Managers, emergency service resources on a 24 hour basis.•Assist in the achievement of national and local performance targets and quality standards for A& E Operations Show less To provide a patient focused delivery of care, treatment and safe transport for emergency and non emergency patients in a clinically safe and professional environment, utilising enhanced skills and regulated best practice when required to do so, adhering at all times to the policies and standards inherent within the Yorkshire Ambulance Service (YAS)Duties include:- To treat and transport emergency and urgent cases in accordance with IHCD paramedic manual, JRCALC guidelines and Trust protocols.- To maintain a professional level of service to the customer in line with the contracted performance standards.- Maintain a high professional image at all times.- To provide assessment of patients, planning and implementing their care and treatment. To continually evaluate and give advice to patients and others- Handling Prescribing and administering, non–prescription, prescription and controlled drugs- Invasive procedures where appropriately trained and competent- Surgical procedures where appropriately trained and competent- Cardiac & CVA interventions – e.g. Pre hospital Thrombolysis, Advanced ECG recognition, FAST test pathways for CVA and the diagnosis treatment and referral of a range of cardiac conditions.- To communicate report and document the patients’ history, condition and treatment to a full range of medical staff including colleagues, nurses, doctors and consultants either on route to or arrival at definitive care.Please feel free to contact me at william.young@yas.nhs.uk Show less

  • Urgent Care Paramedic

    Jan 2023 - now

  • Area Operations Manager

    Aug 2021 - Jan 2023

  • Locality Manager Paramedic

    Jan 2020 - Aug 2021

  • Clinical Supervisor

    Jul 2017 - Jan 2020

  • Paramedic

    Sept 2008 - Jul 2017
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  Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust

  Jul 2023 - Jun 2024

  Paramedic Specialist Practitioner