Yorkshire Ambulance Service CEO, David Whiting, joins College of Paramedics

David Whiting is a registered paramedic with over 30 years’ experience in the ambulance service, starting his career as a cadet with South Yorkshire Ambulance Service. Since then David has worked for East Midlands, West Midlands and Great Western Ambulance Services in a variety of roles.

Liz Harris is the College of Paramedics’ Yorkshire Region Council member and a paramedic with the Yorkshire Ambulance Service (YAS); she asks David Whiting why he joined the College of Paramedics and some other questions about the paramedic profession (Figure 1).

I wanted to help to raise the profile of this important membership organisation that is focused on developing the paramedic profession. As a registered paramedic, I believe the College is best placed to lead on the development of the paramedic profession, particularly relating to raising the profile of paramedics, developing the curriculum and in delivering continuing professional development through a range of activities. I am also keen on a personal level to access the CPD opportunities to help in maintaining my registration.