Matthew Hodgkiss
Aldershot
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive experience in emergency care, including roles at Alliance Pioneer Group. Proven expertise in patient assessment and immediate life support, complemented by excellent communication and people management skills. Recognised for enhancing operational efficiency and delivering high-quality patient care in high-pressure environments.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Ambulance Technician
Alliance Pioneer Group
Plymouth
12.2024 - 05.2025
- Responding to 999/111 Calls on behalf of South Western Ambulance Service
- Assessing and treating patients within the scope of practice of the Technician role.
- Interpreting 12 ECG's obtained
- Working with an Emergency care assistant, Technician or Paramedic as part of a crew
- Carry out Immediate Life Support (ILS) as required
- Administer Schedule 19 medications in accordance with Local JRCALC guidelines
- Provide advanced airway management support
Emergency Care Assistant
Alliance Pioneer Group
Plymouth
07.2021 - 11.2024
- Respond to 999/111 emergency calls on behalf of South Western Ambulance Service
- Conducting observations and obtaining 12 lead ECG readings
- Administer Oxygen and Entonox if clinically indicated
- Acting as an advocate for patients and their relatives
- Working as a crew with a technician or paramedic
- Carry out Basic Life Support (BLS) as required
Trainee Branch Manager
Thrifty Car & Van Rental
Basingstoke
10.2015 - 06.2021
- Driving the branch forward to ensure high levels of customer service is offered
- Qualified Appointed Person and Health and safety Representative in the work place
- Managing, motivating and Training a team of 11 staff
- Maximising Turnover and Ancillary Sales within the branch
- Securing 14 contracts for long term rental in surplus of £27k
- Processing Payroll accounts throughout the branch
Emergency Care Assistant
Elite EMS
Tamworth
12.2016 - 06.2017
- Responding to 999/111 calls on behalf of East of England ambulance service as part of a DCA/ DECA
- Completing daily vehicle checks and stock checks on the ambulance
- Assisting the clinician with patient care and interventions when required
- Conducting patient observations and 12 lead ECG's
- Communicating with control using the radios provided
Emergency Care Assistant
UK Specialist Ambulance Service
Fareham
07.2014 - 10.2015
- Provide High levels of Patient Care in a pre-hospital setting
- Assist the Qualified Clinician with interventions when required
- Responding to 999/111 calls under emergency and non-emergency
- Proficient in the use of all medical Equipment on board the ambulance
- Ensuring the ambulance is correctly Stocked and roadworthy before the start of every shift
Healthcare Assistant
Royal Surrey County Hospital
Guildford
09.2012 - 07.2014
- Maintaining Patient confidentiality
- Promoting independence to patients who are able to
- Ensuring all documents are countersigned the Registered Nurse
- Communicating with other departments and medical staff to organise investigation
- Trained to Basic life support
- Offer support to both patients and relatives
- Assist patients with Personal care
Bakery/ Customer Assistant
J Sainsbury's
Godalming
04.2009 - 09.2012
- Baking bread products from scratch
- Managing and resolving customer complaints on the customer service desk
- Assisting the department manager with stock levels
- Assist with the promotion of products via in-store tannoy system and isle displays
Education
BTEC First Diploma in Business
All Hallows Catholic School
Farnham, Surrey 09.2008 - 08.2009
GCSEs - Maths, English Language, Business Studies, D&T Food Technology.
All Hallows Catholic School
Farnham, Surrey 09.2003 - 08.2008
Skills
- Proficiency in all areas of Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Outstanding Knowledge of Computers and Technology
- People Management
- Fleet Management
- Usage of KPI's to enhance performance
- Administration Proficiency
- QuickBooks accounting at beginner level
- Emergency services training and application
Certification
First Response Emergency & Urgent Care (FREUC 5) - PASS
First Response Emergency Care Level 4 (FREC 4) – PASS
First Response Emergency Care Level 3 (FREC 3) – PASS
IHCD D1 & D2 Emergency Ambulance Driving – PASS
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Ambulance Technician
Alliance Pioneer Group
12.2024 - 05.2025
Emergency Care Assistant
Alliance Pioneer Group
07.2021 - 11.2024
Emergency Care Assistant
Elite EMS
12.2016 - 06.2017
Trainee Branch Manager
Thrifty Car & Van Rental
10.2015 - 06.2021
Emergency Care Assistant
UK Specialist Ambulance Service
07.2014 - 10.2015
Healthcare Assistant
Royal Surrey County Hospital
09.2012 - 07.2014
Bakery/ Customer Assistant
J Sainsbury's
04.2009 - 09.2012
BTEC First Diploma in Business
All Hallows Catholic School
09.2008 - 08.2009
GCSEs - Maths, English Language, Business Studies, D&T Food Technology.
All Hallows Catholic School
09.2003 - 08.2008
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