Real Impact

Real Impact

ParaMEdic Project
Inspiring the Next Generation of Paramedics

In partnership with the College of Paramedics and other key stakeholders we designed and delivered the ParaMEdic Project for two consecutive years – a three-day immersive programme addressing the underrepresentation of diverse talent in the UK paramedic workforce.

With only 3.4% of paramedics from Black, Asian, or minority ethnic backgrounds, the project provided young people from underrepresented communities with hands-on experience, career insights and university guidance.

Programme Highlights:

Practical Skills: Hands-on training in life-saving techniques
Career Exposure: Tours and talks with practising paramedics
University & Career Guidance: UCAS support and apprenticeship insight
Team Building: Sports, social events, and fun evening activities
Celebration: Awards ceremonies to recognise achievements

100% of participants now considering a career in the ambulance service

One year post event, 80% of survey respondents are working in the ambulance service or studying healthcare degrees

70% gained a better understanding of paramedic roles and routes

35% reported increased sense of belonging in higher education

Testimonials

Pooja brings great energy and positivity to everything she does. She is a natural leader and generous with her time and skill. Pooja always has inclusivity, creativity and efficiency in mind when working on projects and can see when and where change is needed. I would highly recommend Pooja for any person or organisation wanting to develop or change as she brings her honest and positive outlook to all she engages with and acts with integrity and your best interests at heart.

Pooja is fantastic to work alongside. She is personable, compassionate, and proactive, with a strong can-do attitude. Pooja actively celebrates and warmly encourages others in their efforts to enhance workplace diversity and ensure that all individuals feel included—ultimately contributing to a more positive workplace culture and better outcomes. In delivering training programmes, Pooja ensures high levels of engagement and creates a supportive environment that empowers everyone to perform at their best.

Testimonial from Jess Sainsbury at Florence Nightingale Foundation "I had the absolute pleasure of working with Pooja when she was a Clinical Education Improvement Fellow. Her passion for diversity and inclusion shines through in everything she does. She is thoughtful, values-driven, and impactful. She’s one of those people who really listens: to colleagues, to students, and to the wider system and always finds ways to drive change with both empathy and purpose. Pooja is not only a brilliant professional but also a genuinely lovely human being. I’d work with her again in a heartbeat."

Testimonial from Maddie Thompson from Wiltshire CCG "Pooja was a brilliant colleague to work with. She not only brought an enthusiastic and efficient dynamic to the team, but also encouraged us to think outside the box and work differently. She has strong leadership and negotiation skills, which supplement her technical and clinical skills. As a result, her contributions to the CATHEDRAL Project were invaluable, and I know she will be an asset wherever she works."

Testimonial Eraina Archer College of paramedics I worked with Pooja on a number of projects and found her to dependable and well-organised. Throughout the projects , she handled tasks efficiently, communicated clearly with stakeholders, and contributed positively to the team’s progress. I appreciated her initiative, enthusiasm and collaborative mindset.

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