Medical students and student nurses
February 2011:
Unfortunately we are unable to offer any visits at
the current time.
Over the last few years we have recruited large numbers of
student paramedics. Part of their training includes working on
an operational vehicle, which means there are limited opportunities
for visitors to observe on vehicles.
We will review the situation when we can, and
will update this page accordingly.
We operate higher education programmes in conjunction
with the Universities of Greenwich, Hertfordshire, and St George's
Hospital, and when we are able to arrange shifts, these students
will be given priority over other requests.
We can only accommodate applications from:
- NHS staff (on a relevant course)
- UK educational partners (on a relevant course)
Please note that observer's shifts cannot be arranged
for members of the public.
You will need to:
- provide proof of your field of study from the educational
or NHS institution concerned;
- provide a completed indemnity form;
- sign a patient confidentiality undertaking; and
- indicate which area of London you would prefer to be based
in.
For more information, including an indemnity form, see
Procedure
for Ambulance Observers (PDF, 438KB).
Observer's shifts involve observational activity for a
maximum of two to three shifts. Our crews will assess and
treat patients.
We cannot guarantee to provide observer's shifts for
all applicants, even if they are members of the groups described
above, and the practice learning managers will make the final
decision. We make offers subject to
current operational and training demands, and may
sometimes have to withdraw them if circumstances dictate.