Employer: EMS ambulance service
Job description
Application Deadline: Ongoing
Location: Mildenhall Ambulance Station, Suffolk
Reports To: Senior Station Manager
Emergency Care Assistant (ECA) you would drive ambulances under both normal and emergency conditions and support the work of qualified ambulance technicians and paramedics.
Your day-to-day duties would include:
· Using advanced driving skills to respond to medical emergencies and critical care transfers.
· Transporting patients between clinics for planned appointments and treatment
· Safely transferring patients to and from ambulance vehicles, using suitable equipment and manual handling skills
· Helping ambulance paramedics and technicians deal with urgent and emergency admissions.
· Working as part of a first aid team at public events.
· Responding to any other medical situation as directed by the emergency control centre, statutory ambulance service or other body.
· Helping to complete a handover report, recording all patient information on company PRF’s (Patient Report Forms)
· Making sure your vehicle is roadworthy and properly kitted out and cleaned (paying particular attention to infection prevention) after every call.
When responding to an emergency, you would have little warning of the exact circumstances. For example, you could be involved in:
· Carrying out basic scene safety checks and assessing the risk to yourself and others, in line with health and safety guidelines
· Contacting the emergency control centre to request extra support when needed
· Carrying out basic diagnostic procedures under the direct supervision of a paramedic or technician
· Supporting the delivery of first aid and minor emergency treatments
· Monitoring and treating patients until they are transferred
Your work would involve communicating with patients and relatives with dignity and respect in often challenging circumstances. You would also work closely with emergency services, relevant health and social care professionals.
EMS requires candidates to have the following qualifications:
· A current FPOS-I Certificate (First Person On Scene – Intermediate)
· Full UK Driving Licence with Category B and C1
· IHCD BTEC/EdExcel D1/D2 Driving Certificate or equivalent
· A good standard of education (for example, 3 or 4 GCSEs (A-C) including English, maths and a science subject)
· Experience of working in a patient care setting, ideally in the NHS or Private Sector.
A full Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) check will be carried out when you apply for this role.
This can take around nine weeks to receive back from the submission date.
For your first six months in post, you will be monitored and assessed as part of an on-going training programme by either an experienced Technician, Paramedic or Clinical Team Leader. The ECA role is NOT the same as a Technician’s role and there are clear boundaries as to what you may and may not do regarding patient care and responsibilities. ECA’s will always be crewed with a Qualified Ambulance Technician or State Registered Paramedic.
On some occasions you may be required alongside a Station Officer, or Nurse where the needs of the company dictate special clinical skills such as cardiac transfers, or ITU patient transfers.
During your employment, you will need to keep up to date with advances in patient care relevant to your role. This information and update training will be provided by the company. You will be expected to continue your professional development and keep a portfolio of practical and clinical experiences that show your skills and knowledge, we willassist you in this task, normally supported by either a manager or team leader.
General Information
You must work within the confines of the said and stated Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
In addition you must ensure that the above responsibilities are met and such other duties and tasks as are allocated at the discretion of the Company are within the your capabilities and within the scope of the post.
The organisation reserves the right to review your performance on a regular basis and it expected that unless prevented by ill health you will devote all of your working time attention and abilities to the business of the organisation.
Equality and Diversity
EMS are committed to providing equal opportunities in employment and to avoiding unlawful discrimination in employment. In endeavouring to become an equal opportunity employer we intend that no job applicant or employeeshall receive less favourable treatment because of their gender, marital or civil partnership status, sexual orientation,colour, race, ethnic origin, religion, disability or age; not be disadvantaged by any other conditions or requirements which are irrelevant.
There will be equal opportunities in the recruitment, training and development and promotion of employees. The company also strives to ensure that the work environment is free of harassment and bullying and that everyone is treated with dignity and respect is an important aspect of ensuring equal opportunities in employment.
Data Protection Act
All staff must comply with the Data Protection Act and must not disclose personal information regarding patients or other employees to anyone. Staff must ensure that patient documents are secure (this includes handwritten or printed job sheets) and are not accessible to other parties. Patient Report Forms are to be completed in accordance with EMS policy and must not be left displayed on vehicles or on stations. Failure to comply with the Data Protection Act may result in disciplinary action.
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Job description
Application Deadline: Ongoing
Location: Mildenhall Ambulance Station, Suffolk
Reports To: Senior Station Manager
Emergency Care Assistant (ECA) you would drive ambulances under both normal and emergency conditions and support the work of qualified ambulance technicians and paramedics.
Your day-to-day duties would include:
· Using advanced driving skills to respond to medical emergencies and critical care transfers.
· Transporting patients between clinics for planned appointments and treatment
· Safely transferring patients to and from ambulance vehicles, using suitable equipment and manual handling skills
· Helping ambulance paramedics and technicians deal with urgent and emergency admissions.
· Working as part of a first aid team at public events.
· Responding to any other medical situation as directed by the emergency control centre, statutory ambulance service or other body.
· Helping to complete a handover report, recording all patient information on company PRF’s (Patient Report Forms)
· Making sure your vehicle is roadworthy and properly kitted out and cleaned (paying particular attention to infection prevention) after every call.
When responding to an emergency, you would have little warning of the exact circumstances. For example, you could be involved in:
· Carrying out basic scene safety checks and assessing the risk to yourself and others, in line with health and safety guidelines
· Contacting the emergency control centre to request extra support when needed
· Carrying out basic diagnostic procedures under the direct supervision of a paramedic or technician
· Supporting the delivery of first aid and minor emergency treatments
· Monitoring and treating patients until they are transferred
Your work would involve communicating with patients and relatives with dignity and respect in often challenging circumstances. You would also work closely with emergency services, relevant health and social care professionals.
EMS requires candidates to have the following qualifications:
· A current FPOS-I Certificate (First Person On Scene – Intermediate)
· Full UK Driving Licence with Category B and C1
· IHCD BTEC/EdExcel D1/D2 Driving Certificate or equivalent
· A good standard of education (for example, 3 or 4 GCSEs (A-C) including English, maths and a science subject)
· Experience of working in a patient care setting, ideally in the NHS or Private Sector.
A full Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) check will be carried out when you apply for this role.
This can take around nine weeks to receive back from the submission date.
For your first six months in post, you will be monitored and assessed as part of an on-going training programme by either an experienced Technician, Paramedic or Clinical Team Leader. The ECA role is NOT the same as a Technician’s role and there are clear boundaries as to what you may and may not do regarding patient care and responsibilities. ECA’s will always be crewed with a Qualified Ambulance Technician or State Registered Paramedic.
On some occasions you may be required alongside a Station Officer, or Nurse where the needs of the company dictate special clinical skills such as cardiac transfers, or ITU patient transfers.
During your employment, you will need to keep up to date with advances in patient care relevant to your role. This information and update training will be provided by the company. You will be expected to continue your professional development and keep a portfolio of practical and clinical experiences that show your skills and knowledge, we willassist you in this task, normally supported by either a manager or team leader.
General Information
You must work within the confines of the said and stated Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
In addition you must ensure that the above responsibilities are met and such other duties and tasks as are allocated at the discretion of the Company are within the your capabilities and within the scope of the post.
The organisation reserves the right to review your performance on a regular basis and it expected that unless prevented by ill health you will devote all of your working time attention and abilities to the business of the organisation.
Equality and Diversity
EMS are committed to providing equal opportunities in employment and to avoiding unlawful discrimination in employment. In endeavouring to become an equal opportunity employer we intend that no job applicant or employeeshall receive less favourable treatment because of their gender, marital or civil partnership status, sexual orientation,colour, race, ethnic origin, religion, disability or age; not be disadvantaged by any other conditions or requirements which are irrelevant.
There will be equal opportunities in the recruitment, training and development and promotion of employees. The company also strives to ensure that the work environment is free of harassment and bullying and that everyone is treated with dignity and respect is an important aspect of ensuring equal opportunities in employment.
Data Protection Act
All staff must comply with the Data Protection Act and must not disclose personal information regarding patients or other employees to anyone. Staff must ensure that patient documents are secure (this includes handwritten or printed job sheets) and are not accessible to other parties. Patient Report Forms are to be completed in accordance with EMS policy and must not be left displayed on vehicles or on stations. Failure to comply with the Data Protection Act may result in disciplinary action.
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