Employer: National Risk and Resilience Department (NRRD)
Job description
The National Risk and Resilience Department (NRRD) is currently seeking applications from enthusiastic, flexible and motivated individuals with a genuine interest in developing new skills for positions within the full time Special Operations Response Teams. The purpose of SORT is to provide patient care in environments
where professional care was previously unavailable. Duties include support to multi agency operations and potential major incidents. Team members also specialise in areas such as Water Incident Response, Confined Space Rescue, Urban Search & Rescue, 4x4 and Police Firearms Support. SORT personnel also attend around 9000 emergency calls annually.
Applications for the SORT Paramedic positions are invited from existing HPC registered Paramedics or Qualified Techicians. Applications from existing SORT trained Ambulance Care Assistants will also be considered.
• Previous experience of SORT / CBRN / NBC operations would be advantageous, but not essential, as comprehensive training will be given.
Important - please note:
• Appointments to SORT are made on the understanding that individuals attend and successfully complete the following Scottish Ambulance Service courses:
• 2-day CBRNe Responder Course. This includes the ability to operate safely in a Chemical Powered Respirator Protective Suit (PRPS)
• 5 day self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) Course
• Quick Don CBRN PPE Course
• 10 day Incident Response Unit Course
• Support to police tactical firearms operations
The above courses require you to reach and maintain a minimum standard of fitness for which assessments will be carried out on an annual basis.
Maintenance of these skills is a pre-requisite for continued employment within SORT.
• All SORT posts have the requirement to undertake additional organisational support duties, which include staffing the SORT Response Units, in service training, clinical audit, EMDC and logistical support.
• You will also be required to deal with sensitive information for which security vetting will be required. (In addition to standard pre-employment checks)
Informal enquiries should be made to:
Alfie McIntosh, North Special Operations Manager, 07881 632422
Applicants are required to complete a standard Scottish Ambulance Service ‘Application for Employment Form’, to which a Curriculum Vitae may be attached.
An Application Pack can be obtained from the Risk & Resilience Administrator, National Risk and Resilience Department, Units 7 & 8 Newbridge One Industrial Park, Cliftonhall Road, Newbridge, EH28 8PW. Alternatively Please call NRRD Admin on 0131 344 5678 or email nrrdadmin@nhs.net Please quote reference Number NRRD4125.
Please return application forms to the above email or postal address. The closing date for applications is Friday, 19th April 2013.
Job description
The National Risk and Resilience Department (NRRD) is currently seeking applications from enthusiastic, flexible and motivated individuals with a genuine interest in developing new skills for positions within the full time Special Operations Response Teams. The purpose of SORT is to provide patient care in environments
where professional care was previously unavailable. Duties include support to multi agency operations and potential major incidents. Team members also specialise in areas such as Water Incident Response, Confined Space Rescue, Urban Search & Rescue, 4x4 and Police Firearms Support. SORT personnel also attend around 9000 emergency calls annually.
Applications for the SORT Paramedic positions are invited from existing HPC registered Paramedics or Qualified Techicians. Applications from existing SORT trained Ambulance Care Assistants will also be considered.
• Previous experience of SORT / CBRN / NBC operations would be advantageous, but not essential, as comprehensive training will be given.
Important - please note:
• Appointments to SORT are made on the understanding that individuals attend and successfully complete the following Scottish Ambulance Service courses:
• 2-day CBRNe Responder Course. This includes the ability to operate safely in a Chemical Powered Respirator Protective Suit (PRPS)
• 5 day self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) Course
• Quick Don CBRN PPE Course
• 10 day Incident Response Unit Course
• Support to police tactical firearms operations
The above courses require you to reach and maintain a minimum standard of fitness for which assessments will be carried out on an annual basis.
Maintenance of these skills is a pre-requisite for continued employment within SORT.
• All SORT posts have the requirement to undertake additional organisational support duties, which include staffing the SORT Response Units, in service training, clinical audit, EMDC and logistical support.
• You will also be required to deal with sensitive information for which security vetting will be required. (In addition to standard pre-employment checks)
Informal enquiries should be made to:
Alfie McIntosh, North Special Operations Manager, 07881 632422
Applicants are required to complete a standard Scottish Ambulance Service ‘Application for Employment Form’, to which a Curriculum Vitae may be attached.
An Application Pack can be obtained from the Risk & Resilience Administrator, National Risk and Resilience Department, Units 7 & 8 Newbridge One Industrial Park, Cliftonhall Road, Newbridge, EH28 8PW. Alternatively Please call NRRD Admin on 0131 344 5678 or email nrrdadmin@nhs.net Please quote reference Number NRRD4125.
Please return application forms to the above email or postal address. The closing date for applications is Friday, 19th April 2013.
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