Alex Sharp Email & Phone Number

Sturminster Newton, Gb

Dorset, England, United Kingdom

Tiverton, England, United Kingdom

I am a Bank UTC Practitioner at Tiverton UTC which is run by SWASFT. As part of this role I am:- Responsible for the assessment and management of patients presenting with Urgent Care presentations. - Ordering and interpreting x-rays.- Liaising with other HCP's and referring where appropriate. This includes GP's within the unit and specialties at acute hospitals.- Administration and supply of medications via PGD's.

Dorset, England, United Kingdom

I work as a Paramedic in West Dorset, where I am based in a small town though undertake shifts at stations across West Dorset. I regularly undertake shifts on both ambulances and Rapid Response Vehicles. My role is primarily based on the assessment, treatment and management of emergency and urgent care patients where there is a strong emphasis on alternative pathways when appropriate. Where working with less qualified staff I am also responsible for their clinical supervision and mentoring.I am also a mentor for student paramedics where I am currently mentoring a university student paramedic. I have previously mentored final year and military student paramedics.

Dorset, England, United Kingdom

Devon

My current role is as Clinical Lead (Devon). As part of this role I am involved within the following:• A member of the trust Clinical Team, involved in clinical decision making and providing clinical advice where required. This includes being involved in various groups such as Trauma, Resuscitation and Frailty amongst others.• Closely working with acute hospital departments, such as Stroke services, cardiac teams and EDs, to improve the care provided for these patients. This involves case reviews and answering pathway queries.• Represent the ambulance service at strategic meetings as required including the Devon Sustainability Transformation Plan (STP).• Work closely with the trusts 'Right Care' team to promote the ethos of the program. This involves looking into referrals to identify reasons that alternative care pathways were not available or patients were not accepted.• Support the Research and Development and Quality Improvement Teams in introducing new treatment options or clinical pathways.• Developing alternative care pathways for paramedics to help reduce inappropriate admissions to hospital or admitting direct to department. This involves scoping with departments regards possible pathways.• Undertake clinical audits with the aim of identify areas of improvement within current clinical practice.• Liaise and work with allocated domiciliary care providers to reduce the demand on ambulance service for non-injury falls.

I worked as a paramedic on a Double Staffed Ambulance within a small town in North Hertfordshire but also undertook regular shifts both on a Rapid Response Vehicle (RRV) and DSAs at larger towns. The role primarily involved the assessment, treatment and management of patients suffering from acute or urgent care. Where appropriate this included referring to alternative care pathways or utilising advanced skills such as wound closure to avoid hospital admission.I was also a Practice Placement Educator (PPEd) for a student paramedic undertaking a university based degree. This involved mentoring them through their placements, undertaking practice assessments for the student and signing off competencies. Through my Paramedic Mentor role I was also responsible for the mentoring of other qualified staff.In addition to my clinical and mentoring role I was also a local IPC champion with responsibilities for assisting in auditing the vehicles, stations and hand hygiene to ensure IPC compliance.

I was employed as a Student Ambulance Paramedic on a Paramedic development pathway. This involved completing a distance learning university course with UEA in addition to my IHCD Technician and Paramedic qualifications.

Durham

I was Ambulance Team Manager for the virtual Ambulance Team. Within this role I was responsible for the clinical, operational and training functions of the team. This role involved working with other teams within the county and some of the following tasks were within the remit:- Undertaking annual appraisals of ambulance staff- Formulating the annual training programme for crews and arranging revalidation opportunities- Acting as clinical lead for the Ambulance Team- Ensuring that all duties were covered and that the vehicles were fit for purpose- Undertaking IPC audits of vehiclesAs part of the role along with the county medical adviser introduced the use of blood glucose testing to the scope of practice for volunteer ambulance crews.The role was made redundant following regionalisation of the organisation.

Master Of Science (Msc), Advanced Practice, Distinction

I have undertaken a MSc in Advanced Practice which was predominantly distance learning with some face-to-face time. The modules studies.

Certificate Of Higher Education, Emergency Medical Care, 76.5% Average

A blended learning course which was predominantly distance learning but also included mandatory face to face study days. This was part.

K320: Mentoring And Assessment Within The Health And Social Care Settings, Pass

I completed a distance learning Level 6 module on Mentorship and Assessment through the Open University. This enabled me to gain entry.

Msci, Geosciences, 2:1

Four year undergraduate Masters degree which was accredited by the Geological Society of London. This degree included a mapping project.

Gcse'S & A Levels, Gcse= 11 Grade B & Above, A Level= Abbb

Minor Illness And Minor Injuries In Children

I completed a Level 6 course in Minor Injuries and illness in children.