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Joseph Crook

Yorkshire Ambulance Service
Fairburn,North Yorkshire
13
years of professional experience

Highly skilled healthcare professional with significant experience in patient assessment, ECG interpretation, airway management, fluid management, and trauma assessment. Demonstrates strong clinical decision-making and leadership abilities, ensuring effective governance and care for vulnerable patients. Committed to advancing clinical practices and improving patient outcomes through dedicated service and continuous professional development.

Work history

Senior paramedic

12 Years 9 Months
Yorkshire Ambulance Service | Leeds, West Yorkshire | 2014.01 - Current
  • Delivered rapid clinical assessment and treatment during emergency and urgent calls.
  • Identified life-threatening conditions through comprehensive assessments and applied evidence-based decisions.
  • Directed management of cardiac emergencies, respiratory distress, major injuries, and complex scene situations.
  • Provided advanced pre-hospital interventions within scope, training, and local clinical guidelines.
  • Determined appropriate treatment and conveyance, referral, or alternative care pathways independently.
  • Coordinated ambulance crews during emergencies, strengthening teamwork, communication, and safety practice.
  • Oversaw mentoring for junior paramedics and new ambulance staff, guiding clinical development.
  • Led liaison with emergency department teams and other emergency services for coordinated care
  • Held accountability for accurate clinical records, meeting legal, professional, and organisational standards.
  • Applied safeguarding frameworks to protect vulnerable adults, children, and at-risk patients.
  • A high standard of infection prevention, medication safety, risk management, and clinical governance compliance.
  • Drove service improvement through debriefings, incident reviews, and continuous professional development.

Education

Level 7 Module (30 MSc Credits) - Electrocardiograph (ECG) Monitoring and Interpretation

University of Huddersfield | Huddersfield | 09/2023 - 12/2023

Bachelor of Science - Paramedic Science

Sheffield Hallam University | Sheffield | 09/2019 - 06/2022

SORT - Special Operations

Yorkshire Ambulance Service | Wakefield | 09/2017

NVQ Level 3 - Sports and Exercise Sciences

Wakefield College | Wakefield | 09/2010 - 06/2012

GCSEs - Physical Education

St Thomas a Becket Catholic High School | Wakefield | 09/2003 - 06/2008

GCSEs - Double Science Award

St Thomas a Becket Catholic High School | Wakefield | 09/2003 - 06/2008

GCSEs - Mathematics

St Thomas a Becket Catholic High School | Wakefield | 09/2003 - 06/2008

GCSEs - Information Technology

St Thomas a Becket Catholic High School | Wakefield | 09/2003 - 06/2008

GCSEs - English Language & Literature

St Thomas a Becket Catholic High School | Wakefield | 09/2003 - 06/2008

Skills

Patient assessment expertise
Trauma assessment skills
Airway management skills
ECG interpretation skills
Fluid management expertise
Clinical decision-making
Vulnerable patient assessment
Clinical governance
Clinical leadership skills

Affiliations

  • Ten Pin Bowling & Golf
  • Travelling
  • Developing Clinical Knowledge and Skills

Timeline

Senior paramedic

Yorkshire Ambulance Service
2014.01 - CurrentRead More

St Thomas a Becket Catholic High School

GCSEs from English Language & Literature
09/2003 - 06/2008Read More

St Thomas a Becket Catholic High School

GCSEs from Information Technology
09/2003 - 06/2008Read More

St Thomas a Becket Catholic High School

GCSEs from Mathematics
09/2003 - 06/2008Read More

St Thomas a Becket Catholic High School

GCSEs from Double Science Award
09/2003 - 06/2008Read More

St Thomas a Becket Catholic High School

GCSEs from Physical Education
09/2003 - 06/2008Read More

Wakefield College

NVQ Level 3 from Sports and Exercise Sciences
09/2010 - 06/2012Read More

Yorkshire Ambulance Service

SORT from Special Operations
09/2017 Read More

Sheffield Hallam University

Bachelor of Science from Paramedic Science
09/2019 - 06/2022Read More

University of Huddersfield

Level 7 Module (30 MSc Credits) from Electrocardiograph (ECG) Monitoring and Interpretation
09/2023 - 12/2023Read More
Joseph Crook