Paramedic, Clinical Team Mentor
LLM Medical Law and Ethics, BSc(Hons) Emergency Practice, FdSc Paramedic Science
Nationwide
Malcolm Tallis is a Clinical Team Mentor with the West Midlands Ambulance Service, where he undertakes a full range of paramedic duties, including emergency blue‑light response, patient assessment, and care for conditions ranging from life‑threatening injuries to minor illnesses. In his mentoring capacity, Malcolm supports both qualified colleagues and student paramedics through their training and degree programmes, promoting clinical excellence and professional development across the team.
With over 20 years of experience in the emergency services, Malcolm began his career as a police officer before qualifying as a paramedic. He later served as a medic with the British Army Reserves, applying his frontline expertise in demanding environments.
Malcolm’s key areas of expertise include:
He holds a Master’s degree in Medical Law and Ethics, which incorporates specialist study on expert witness practice and healthcare regulation.
As part of the investigations team at the West Midlands Ambulance Service (2022–2023), Malcolm contributed to serious incident reviews and the preparation of reports for senior management and the Integrated Care Board. These responsibilities included supporting root‑cause analysis processes and multidisciplinary communication.
Malcolm has contributed to several key publications in paramedic education, including sections of Foundation Material for Immediate Medical Care (Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh), Ambulance Care Essentials (2nd ed.), and Law and Ethics for Paramedics: An Essential Guide (2nd ed.).
Generic Instructors Course, Countess of Cheshire Hospital 2024, Advanced Life Support Course, Tameside General Hospital 2024, Edward Jenner: 2 Leading Through Relationships, FutureLearn 2024, Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support, Prometheus Medical International 2024, Engaging Leaders Band 6 Award, Coventry University 2011
Health Care Professions Council, College of Paramedics, Expert Witness Institute, Information Commissioner’s Office