Nicola Bateson

, Recently appointed as a Bank Police Custody Paramedic, supporting the delivery of healthcare services within custody environment.

. Currently completing role-specific training by shadowing staff and developing competence in the use of system software, alongside learning custody healthcare policies, procedures, and clinical practice.

. Enthusiastic to develop knowledge and competence in custody procedures, including forensic and evidence sampling, injury documentation, mental health and substance abuse screening, post-taser assessments and general medical care of the detainee.

. Delivered autonomous assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing management for emergency patients.

. Responded to urgent and emergency calls, making complex clinical decisions under pressure.

. Administered emergency medicines and advanced interventions using ALS , advanced airway and ECG guidance.

. Determined care pathways, arranging discharge, referrals, or hospital conveyance as appropriate.

. Collaborated with police, fire, mental health teams, social services, and GPs.

. Demonstrated leadership, resilience, and independent judgement while mentoring students and junior staff.

. Proficient in using electronic clinical systems to access, record, update and share patient information while maintaining confidentiality and complying with information governance requirements.

. Maintain up-to-date mandatory training, e-learning, and continuing professional development, ensuring clinical knowledge, skills, and practise remain current and compliant with HCPC and organisational standards.

. Successfully balanced academic study with frontline clinical placements, developing the knowledge, skills, and confidence required for autonomous paramedic practice.

. Delivered emergency interventions within EMT scope, managing airways and life support.

. Provided trauma and maternity care, applying approved emergency treatment plans.

. Controlled haemorrhage and administered approved medications during urgent patient encounters.

. Made rapid safety decisions in changing environments to protect patients.

. Completed electronic patient care records to NHS and trust standards.

. Safely transport patients to and from hospitals, clinics, and appointments daily.

. Deliver patient-centred care with focus on comfort, dignity, wellbeing.

. Provide attentive support during transfers while maintaining calm, respectful environments.

. Responded to emergency and urgent 999 calls as part of an ambulance crew, providing high-quality pre-hospital care.

. Assisted paramedics in the assessment, treatment, stabilisation, and safe transport of patients with a wide range of medical and traumatic conditions.

. Communicated effectively with patients, relatives, emergency services, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams.

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