About Us
Meet The Team...
Carl Smith - Paramedic Clinical Team Leader
I have worked for the East of England Ambulance NHS Trust for ten years. I started as a Student Ambulance Technician and qualified as a State Registered Paramedic in 2003. I have completed my certificate in Emergency Medical Care in 1999 and I am studying towards a degree in acute and critical care with the UEA.
As part of my career development I spent time in the Trust Health Emergency Operations Centre (HEOC) dispatching resources. In 2005 I was appointed Clinical Team Leader of Hunstanton Ambulance station. I have been heavily involved in the implementation and development of the Kings Lynn Cycle Response Unit and now look after the day to day running of the CRU.
Jim Davies
I joined the ambulance service in 2003 as a student ambulance technician and qualified last year as a Paramedic. During my training I completed my Cert HE in Emergency Medical Care at the UEA and intend to study for the diploma. I currently work on front line ambulances at Hunstanton ambulance station as well as the CRU.
I have been involved in the CRU in since its inception in 2007, where I participated in initial summer trial. I find the CRU an excellent way to keep fit and test my clinical decision making as a solo responder.
Prior to joining the ambulance service I served in British Army with the Royal Corps of Signals. This is where I first became interested in pre-hospital medicine when I completed my patrol medics course.
Mark Collins
Work Related
1999 - 2004 worked for the RSPCA.. gained power boat level 2 qualification.
2001 - 2004 joined the Fire Service (retained at Sandringham station) completed all courses including Fire Behavior, RTC, Breathing Apparatus, Hot Fire training and First Aid Trauma Care.
2004 - present joined the NHS Ambulance Trust with East Anglia/East of England. completed courses in Ambulance Aid/ Technician and Driving.
2005 completed portfolio and qualified as ambulance technician. 2006 rapid response vehicle driver training.
2007 trials for Cycle Medic including cycle test, clinical skills and fitness test. 2007 completed course with Police based on public safety cycling called IMPMBA (Internation Police Mountain Bike Association)
2008 full member of the Kings Lynn Cycle Medic Response Team.
2008 joined certificate progammed in Emergency Medical Care for continued development on Paramedic pathway.
Personal
Sports/ interests... Mountain Biking, Running, Wind Surfing and Martial Arts
Paul Chittock
Hello, I have worked for the ambulance service since 1985, initially in Lowestoft on out patient duties. In 1986 I moved to kings Lynn where I completed my ambualnce aid and emergency driving course.
In 1992 I completed my paramedic course. Since then I have been on many other courses, including adult and paediatric trauma courses, incident commander, and driving assesor. IMPMBA (Internation Police Mountain Bike Association)
I have been involved with the cycle response unit in Kings Lynn from its start, helping to setting it up and being part of the team on the bike.
In my spare time I enjoy cycling, travel, photography, and I am also a keen amateur skier.
Dean Richards
East of England
Ambulance Service
