Lewis Keyte
Student Paramedic
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About
Final-year BSc (Hons) Paramedic Science student at Coventry University with over 1,000 hours of operational placement experience within the NHS ambulance service. Experienced in assessing and managing patients across a wide range of emergency and urgent care presentations, including medical, traumatic, and mental health-related incidents.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with experience building rapport with patients in challenging situations and delivering compassionate, patient-centred care. Recognised by the Trust through a formal commendation following positive feedback from a patient's family for professionalism and high-quality care.
Adaptable and resilient, having worked across multiple ambulance hubs and multidisciplinary teams. Committed to delivering safe, evidence-based care in line with NHS values and professional standards.
Eligible to apply for HCPC registration upon successful completion of my degree. Holder of a full UK manual driving licence and full C1 licence with zero penalty points.
Experience
Student Paramedic (Operational Placements)
West Midlands Ambulance Service | 2022 – Present
Completed over 1,000 hours of frontline ambulance placement experience at Lichfield and Warwick Ambulance Hubs.
Assessed and managed patients presenting with a wide variety of medical, traumatic, and urgent care conditions.
Conducted patient histories, clinical assessments, and care planning under the supervision of registered paramedics.
Developed strong communication skills through regular interaction with patients, relatives, carers, and healthcare professionals.
Assisted with trauma management, including splinting, patient handling, and safe extrication.
Contributed to the assessment and management of patients presenting with suspected acute coronary syndromes and other time-critical conditions.
Worked effectively within multidisciplinary teams across multiple ambulance stations, adapting to different operational environments.
Received a formal Trust commendation for delivering compassionate, patient-centred care and professionalism.
Education
BSc (Hons) Paramedic Science
Coventry University | Expected September 2026
On successful completion, eligible for HCPC registration as a Paramedic.
Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Biomedical Science
Leamington Spa College | 2020–2022
Grade: DMM
GCSEs
Kineton High School | 2015–2020
Biology – 5
Chemistry – 5
Physics – 5
English Language – 5
English Literature – 5
Mathematics – 4
History – 5
Geography – Grade 5
Additional Training & Certificates
Advanced Resuscitative Surgical Skills and Thoracotomy Simulation Course
West Midlands Ambulance Service | 2025
Stop the Bleed Training
CitizenAID at Sandwell Ambulance Hub | 2024
Biker Down Emergency Response Course
Kenilworth Fire Station | 2024
CovSim 2024 Meningitis Outbreak Simulation
Coventry University | 2024
Manual Handling Training
Dudley Ambulance Hub | 2023
Exercise Spearhead
Coventry University | 2023
Licences
Full UK Manual Driving Licence (0 penalty points)
