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Wojciech Nowak

Bolsover,Darbyshire

Summary

Proactive HCPC-registered Paramedic with extensive frontline emergency care experience across the UK and Europe. Demonstrates the ability to deliver autonomous medical care in high-pressure and diverse environments, making critical decisions with limited resources.

Skilled in emergency response, patient stabilisation, and multidisciplinary coordination, with a strong focus on safety, risk assessment, and operational readiness.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Paramedic

Yorkshire Ambulance Service
Sheffield, Yorkshire
03.2021 - 05.2026

• Deliver autonomous pre-hospital emergency care across a wide range of critical incidents, ensuring effective patient stabilisation in time-sensitive situations
• Conduct advanced patient assessments, initiate treatment plans, and adapt interventions based on evolving clinical conditions
• Lead scene management, prioritising care and coordinating with emergency services to optimise patient outcomes
• Demonstrate strong decision-making under pressure, often working in unpredictable and resource-limited environments
• Maintain operational readiness through regular equipment checks, vehicle inspections, and compliance with safety standards
• Provide clear and structured clinical handovers to hospital teams, ensuring continuity of care
• Support junior staff and contribute to ongoing training and professional development initiatives
• Participation in specialist training programmes, including SORT (Special Operations Response Team) training and operational readiness exercises

Paramedic

ID Medical - Doncaster and Bassetlaw Hospitals
Doncaster, South Yorkshire
10.2022 - 03.2024

• Delivered urgent and emergency care within a fast-paced Emergency Department, managing a broad range of acute medical and trauma presentations
• Conducted rapid patient assessments and triage, prioritising care based on clinical urgency and risk
• Supported resuscitation efforts as part of a multidisciplinary team, contributing to stabilisation of critically ill patients
• Performed clinical procedures including ECGs, venepuncture, cannulation, wound care, and monitoring of acutely unwell patients
• Collaborated closely with doctors, nurses, and allied health professionals to ensure effective patient management and flow
• Gained exposure to diagnostic processes, including interpretation of clinical observations and test results
• Maintained accurate and timely clinical documentation in line with hospital and regulatory standards
• Demonstrated adaptability working across both pre-hospital and in-hospital emergency care environments

Paramedic

South Central Ambulance Service
Slough, Barkshire
06.2015 - 03.2021

• Responded to a high volume of emergency and urgent care calls, managing complex medical and trauma cases independently
• Performed detailed clinical assessments and delivered evidence-based treatment in pre-hospital settings
• Managed patient care from initial contact through to hospital transfer, including monitoring and in-transit interventions
• Applied structured triage and prioritisation in high-demand environments
• Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure effective emergency response and patient flow
• Maintained accurate clinical records and incident reports in line with regulatory standards
• Ensured all medical equipment and vehicles were fully operational and compliant with safety requirements
• Operated as a solo responder when required, delivering autonomous patient assessment, treatment, and decision-making in time-critical situations

Paramedic

EMS Poland
Katowice, Poland
10.2008 - 06.2015

• Delivered frontline emergency medical care across diverse pre-hospital environments
• Assessed, treated, and stabilised patients in both routine and high-acuity situations
• Maintained patient safety through effective moving and handling techniques
• Produced detailed clinical documentation and structured handovers to receiving healthcare facilities
• Ensured readiness of emergency vehicles and medical equipment through regular checks and stock management
• Developed strong resilience and adaptability working in demanding and unpredictable conditions
• Operated within Polish EMS protocols, collaborating effectively with dispatch and multidisciplinary teams to ensure timely and coordinated emergency response

Education

Bachelor of Science - Advancing Professional Practice

University of Portsmouth
Portsmouth
/2018 - /2020

Higher National Diploma - Paramedic Science

Secondary School of Silesia
Rybnik, Poland
/2006 - /2008

Skills

    Autonomous decision-making
    Emergency response & incident management
    Patient assessment & triage
    Acute and urgent care
    Occupational health support
    Risk assessment & H&S compliance
    Medical evacuation & patient transfer
    Medication administration
    Equipment management
    Multidisciplinary communication
    Incident reporting
    English & Polish communication
    Emergency driving

Certification

  • HCPC registration
  • Category C driving licence
  • BTEC level 3 in Ambulance Emergency Driving
  • HSE Offshore Medic
  • ALS
  • Pre-Hospital Trauma Management
  • SORT (Special Operations Response Team)
  • BOSIET and MIST
  • OEUK certificate

Languages

Polish
Native

Affiliations

  • Scuba Diving

Timeline

Paramedic

ID Medical - Doncaster and Bassetlaw Hospitals
10.2022 - 03.2024

Paramedic

Yorkshire Ambulance Service
03.2021 - 05.2026

Paramedic

South Central Ambulance Service
06.2015 - 03.2021

Paramedic

EMS Poland
10.2008 - 06.2015

Bachelor of Science - Advancing Professional Practice

University of Portsmouth
/2018 - /2020

Higher National Diploma - Paramedic Science

Secondary School of Silesia
/2006 - /2008
Wojciech Nowak