For me, it is the rigid box-ticking around immobilisation for minor mechanisms, or having to go through a massive checklist for someone who clearly just needs a simple referral
I honestly think Sarah from the latest season got a far harsher roasting from the viewers than she actually deserved
Personally, I think the absolute peak of Big Brother is when a genuine friendship crashes head first into the ruthless mechanics of the game. Watching people who genuinely care about each other suddenly have to nominate, betray or choose between loyalty and staying in the house is always far more interesting than any manufactured twist.
I've seen it mentioned as a high paying option compared to trust work but I genuinely don't know much about the day to day reality of it. The rotational schedule sounds like it could suit some people and not others. If you've done it or are doing it now I'd like to hear what it's actually like beyond the headline pay figure?
I find myself getting more engaged with the diagnostic puzzle of something complicated versus the straightforward stuff. But I know some paramedics genuinely prefer the simple callouts where you can just crack on and get it sorted. Is it just personal preference or does it change depending on what stage of your career you're at?
Half of them looked like they absolutely despised each other during the end of season party anyway. Who do we think is going to split up first.
My cat gets proper stressed when I leave the house and I'm not sure if it's normal or if there's something actually wrong. Have people had luck with anything for separation anxiety or is it just something you have to manage?
I am on a temporary rotation with a colleague who is technically brilliant on paper but absolutely freezes or starts shouting when a job goes south. Had a tricky category one respiratory arrest last night and their panic was making the family hyperventilate and throwing off my own rhythm. Short of taking over entirely and causing a row on scene, how do you handle managing your crewmate while trying to keep a critical patient alive?
Is anyone else absolutely loving Vogue and Joanne on the sofa this series. Their dynamic from the podcast translates perfectly to the show. I was worried it might feel a bit forced for TV but they are naturally hysterical together
I always wonder what goes through their heads when they watch the episodes back. Standing there and shouting at someone you are supposed to be married to while completely flipping the blame is a terrible look
We get constant emails about mental health support, resilience workshops, and checking in on your mates after a rough code, but the second you ask for a bit of downtime after a traumatic call you get told there are category twos holding in the stack. It feels like complete corporate box ticking from management.
It is the classic formula every single year. They find someone who goes clubbing four nights a week and lives for high drama, and then they pair them with someone whose ideal weekend is reading a book and going to bed at nine. It is not a sociological experiment at this point it is just pure chaos
Advanced practice, more autonomous pathways, further education requirements. Is it genuinely evolving into something better or are we just adding complexity onto a system that's already stretched past breaking point?
Feels like clinical hub is putting massive pressure on crews to utilize alternative pathways or discharge at scene rather than conveying to hospital. I am all for reducing A&E pressure but some of these suggestions feel borderline unsafe
With more university courses pushing the advanced clinical practice routes I am wondering how many people here are actually aiming for independent prescribing rights. It sounds great on paper for advanced paramedic practitioners working in primary care but I wonder if the massive increase in legal liability is truly worth the extra stress. Is your trust actively supporting you through the training module or are you having to fund and arrange the whole portfolio yourself?
Between the endless hospital corridor delays and feeling like a glorified taxi service for primary care issues, I am just completely drained. The thought of doing this for years makes me want to hand in my notice tomorrow. For those who actually made the jump out of the trust, what are you doing now? Is the grass greener in private healthcare or completely leaving the industry altogether?