Today this happened! I'm registered has a paramedic ๐
Can't believe it. My medical career started back in 2003 has a CFR now 2018 a paramedic.
Thank you everyone who helped during my journey...
@StaffsUniParas
I did a similar photo like this a while back. It's time I updated it! My career path within the ambulance service & I've enjoyed every minute.
CFR - 2003
PTS - 2009
ECA - 2012
TECH - 2014
PARA - 2018
I wonder what next?
Our Mental Health Response Vehicle (MHRV) is freshly cleaned and ready to respond to any mental health emergency. Weโre here to help you
#MentalHealth
and always. Remember, if you're struggling, don't hesitate to reach out to your local doctor or pharmacist.
I'm absolutely thrilled to announce I'm now training to become a specialist mental health paramedic, taking a huge step forward in my career with WMAS! This incredible new role will allow me to provide dedicated mental health care to patients in crisis. So excited!
#mentalhealth
Today is turning out to be an amazing day. At 19:33 we delivered a baby girl on board the ambulance going towards the hospital. Mother & baby are doing great. Can't stop smiling now ๐๐๐๐
Best job ever!!!
We might have blue lights, bright yellow ambulances, equipment to help save a life. However sometimes all a patient needs is someone to talk too and A shoulder to cry on. I'm happy to help with both
#SupportMentalHealth
Well, it's official "I'm a paramedic" Thank you
@StaffsUniParas
@StaffsUniHSC
for the support & guidance along the way. It's not been easy & on occasion i wanted to quit! However, with support the end goal is worth it. THANK YOU!
Had the most amazing news yesterday!
I've passed my final exam
@StaffsUniParas
just waiting on some final details then I'll be applying for my
@The_HCPC
registration
I couldn't be happier ๐๐๐
Well I've heard it all now! Just been to a patient who called 999 & within 10 minutes of our assessment started to ask for
#COVID19
testing ๐ต๐ณ๐
Please don't bend the truth while calling 999 , it's doesn't help.
Save ambulances for life threatening emergency...
I'm so happy. Got my results for Clinical skills essay!!
I PASSED ๐๐๐๐ I'm over the ๐
@StaffsUniParas
@StaffsUniHSC
@StaffsUni
Another results coming Wednesday ๐ค
As most of you know my daughter was born profoundly deaf, she's now 2yrs old. My family are learning sign language & I wanted to share some signs. All signs are made by
@DeafBooks
& I've been given the ok to share.
#signsofremembrance
If you are offered the
#CovidVaccine
, please take it. I had my ๐ on Monday, I personally only had very mild side effects. Including a sore arm & sleepy (more then normal for a paramedic ๐). All gone after an early night.
Let's be sensible over Christmas & beat this virus
#HFS
Yesterday was my first shift on the Mental Health Response Vehicle (MHRV) An amazing experience! We responded to a few incidents & referred most patients to specialised services, not A&E ๐ฅ ๐ Collaboration & efficient triage make a real difference.
#teamwork
#MentalHealth
Afternoon all, I'm asking everyone to please be patient with the ambulance service at the moment. The majority of ambulances are being held up at the hospital. Reducing our response times we are doing everything in our power to solve this.
Morning all, hope you're well. Feels a little odd today, we have been given a new vehicle this morning ๐ฎ๐ฎ only 544miles on the clock!
It's even got that new car smell!!! Cheers
@vcs_vehicle
๐๐
Occasionally ambulances appear to be going to the same place however, most of the time we're just going to similar areas via the same main road! Don't be concerned..
Here a photo opportunity from a very rare event during yesterday day shift.
Over the moon this evening. After all the hard work. I've become a Clinical Team Mentor (CTM). Just recently I've completed a number of extra skills for the trust.
* SALs.
* Suicide first aid tutor.
* Freedom to speak up advocate.
*Mental health first aid.
& More to come!!
Attended to a patient in the Peak District were we use a local farm to park own vehicle for safety & ease of access. Also local Community First Responder (CFR) given assistance for "FREE' to there local area
@WACFRs
Well after gaining approval from senior management and funding these locally. I've managed to obtain 10 vehicle poppies for the front line emergency ambulances at Stoke hub. All funds raised will go to
@britishlegion
#RemembranceDay
Thank you to everyone involved.
Well, today as been a difficult day. Time to go ๐ hug the kids and sit back and reflect. Back tomorrow night. Fingers crossed for an easier shift.
Please 999 is for emergency only Not for
#COVID19
testing, not for "check ups". Life threatening emergency only
#StayHomeSaveLifes
Good evening
#StokeOnTrent
I'm on duty tonight with
@AdamAlcock234
One amazing thing about our job & location is that within an hour from Stoke hub were in the countryside
I believe I missed my calling! Every staff member will do anything to keep a child happy and smiling while traveling towards the hospital.
Sonic - elephant - fish
Without sounding like Victor meldrew. I believe the current message may have not got through to some people in
#StokeOnTrent
The amount of cars I've seen tonight with multiple occupancy including children. The message couldn't be clearer
#Stayhome
#ProtectTheNHS
#SaveLives
With respect honor and gratitude to those lost during these difficult times. The Stoke Hub team stood around our remembrance garden.
@ParamedicsUK
@NARU_org
@OFFICIALWMAS
At the Stoke on Trent
#RemembranceSunday
ceremony, we had the honour of representing the ambulance service
@OFFICIALWMAS
.
It's amazing how many people are displaying their respect. Many thanks
We have opened an early Christmas present to the family. We decided to sponsor
@HearingDogs
#Harvey
because we never known if Phoebe will need there assistant when she's older. So we're started early. All the best Harvey.
Well today's shift been an adventure!! My uniform is beyond wet ๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ฌ time for a hot shower & food...
See you all tomorrow evening as I begin my block of night shift. ๐ค the weather improves.
Good evening
#StokeOnTrent
it's my 4th night shift in a row.
Just wanted to say a message "Thank you" to my local area. All the neighbours came out to thank the
#NHS
even shouted across the road towards the wife to pass on there thanks.
#StayHome
#ProtectTheNHS
#SaveLives
Good morning all. I'm back on duty after a nice little break. I'm back annoying
@AdamAlcock234
in a ambulance ๐ Also today I'm no longer a NQP. Today I've been a paramedic for 2yrs.
Can't believe I've been a para for 2yrs? Where as the time!
On duty today also we have a
@StaffsUniParas
on board. We have attended to a number of 999 calls this morning.
One patient unfortunately was a cardiac arrest. Patient had 4 paramedics 1 student within 4mins of the call being made. Good news we got a ROSC & ๐ ๐ฅ
Over the moon to receive my 2nd
#CovidVaccine
from
@UHNM_NHS
, I had mild side effects which all faded within 24-hours.
Let's hope that with both the vaccine & the current guidance, we will beat this unforgiving virus.
Please
#HandsFaceSpace
It's been a tough week, busy on duty, and I finally applied for the OM development role. Unfortunately, I didn't make it through this time. However, it's been an excellent learning opportunity, and I WILL BE applying next time ๐. See you all very soon ๐ค
Good morning
#StokeOnTrent
โ I'm back on duty after my block off duty. Let's see what today brings?
Can I ask that you only use the ambulance service if you have exhausted other routes, such as
#GP
,
#Pharmacy
&
#WalkInCenter
Unless symptoms are life-threatening?
For all of our paramedics, who serve in a range of capacities, including the frontline, the Clinical Assessment Team, the Hazardous Area Response Team, leadership roles & management teams, have a happy International Paramedic Day. I'm on duty today ๐
#IPD2023
@ParamedicsDay
Being a paramedic is the most amazing career. You never know what the day/week will bring. We assist the mother with the birth of a child, support a family during the loss of a loved one, then to deal with so many other incidents!
Make you realise how precious life is!
Can't beat working around
#Staffordshire
Myself & Adam on duty till 0630. It's also our last shift filming ๐ฅน been fantastic working with some amazing people.
#InsideTheAmbulance
๐ is back tonight at 8pm on
@wchannel
watch crews from Stoke-on-Trent and Dudley back on our screens as they respond to emergency calls in the West Midlands!
Feeling very sleepy this morning. It's almost home time. Been a difficult shift around
#StokeOnTrent
Still amazed by all the cars being driven around 1am & people walking around?
Wish people would listen to advice. It's not difficult to understand!!!
#StayAtHomeSaveLives
Well that's me done ๐ด๐ด time for toast & bed, and too make it all worth while. Came home to a hand made thank you card from the local schools ๐๐๐
Thank you very much
@Grove_Academy_
The ambulance service is making every effort. Unfortunately, this is the reason for the current ambulance delay. Everyone at the hospital is trying extremely hard to fix this... Please assist by looking for different options.. Please leave ๐๐ for emergency ONLY! Thank you
Sometimes in this job, we don't need all the flashing lights, the sirens or the medical equipment. Sometimes we need to hold there hand and support them and there families. I believe today me &
@AdamAlcock234
have done that ๐ Time for home, see you all tomorrow night.
Good evening
#StokeOnTrent
I'm back on a night shift and so far it's not raining ๐ค๐ค Our vehicle tonight is one of the trusts 4*4 tonight just incase it's needed!
Hope you all have a great Saturday evening...
Good evening all. Myself & Adam are on shift all night...
It's really cold already. Were in the moorlands area and it's -3 โ๏ธ๐ฎ Fingers crossed it's a "tranquil" shift ๐ค
I'm lucky this year to have Christmas off duty ๐ค
Please remember those who will be unable to celebrate Christmas with us this year, as well as those who are saving the lives of others so that they may enjoy another Christmas.
Finally, I installed my metal shelves for the family books in the man cave! It looks like I've built a little collection of medical books. I've even got a new ECG book on order from
@classprofession
Any recommendations for any more?
Good evening
#StokeOnTrent
I'm on duty with
@andreabeechx
Fingers crossed for a steady Friday night.
Don't forget, enjoy the evening don't end up calling 999 for silly misadventures! Have a enjoyable & safe evening.