What do you do?
I work at South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust. As well as carrying out the full range of usual ambulance duties and responsibilities, I also respond to life-threatening calls, such as cardiac arrests, serious falls and road traffic collisions.
My specialist role allows me to assess and diagnose injuries and use more powerful drugs and equipment on the scene that, up until now, were only used in hospital.
I also work closely with our air ambulance service, medical director and local hospital departments, such as theatres, A&E and intensive care units to maintain my skills when I'm not working in the normal ambulance environment.
I love the lack of routine and the fact that every day is different. Knowing I have made a positive difference to a person's life also makes the job worthwhile.
