Emergency Care Assistant

1 week ago

Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom Emergency Response Systems Full time

Under the direction of a clinically qualified practitioner e.g Paramedic, Technician, Paramedic Practitioner, Emergency Care Practitioner or Clinical Supervisor, assist and support in the provision of high quality and effective pre-hospital clinical care to the community, responding as appropriate using emergency driving skills, to a wide range variety of situations including medical emergencies, inter-hospital transfers, urgent hospital admissions and other allocated operational duties commensurate with the ECA Scope of Practice.

To drive a range of vehicles as provided, under emergency conditions as required, in accordance with IHCD Ambulance Driving manual and guidelines and current legislation.

Under the direction of a clinically qualified Practitioner e.g.

Paramedic, Technician, Paramedic Practitioner, Emergency Care Practitioner or Clinical Supervisor, assist and support in the provision of emergency clinical scene management.


Ensure that patient report forms (electronic and paper-based) pertaining to this role (i.e for urgent work only) are completed according to clients policy, procedures, protocols, current legislation and Caldicott guidelines.

Ensure the safe transfer of patients to and from vehicles, following health and safety and other appropriate protocols and procedures, being mindful of the safety of patients, self, colleagues and others, using appropriate equipment and manual handling techniques.

Communicate with patients, relatives, colleagues, other health professionals, emergency services and members of public in a calm, caring and professional manner, treating them with dignity and respect at all times.

To ensure that patient confidentiality is maintained at all times and that personal / clinical information is only disclosed in accordance with ER Systems policy, procedure and protocol and in accordance with Caldicott regulations.


To undertake a dynamic risk assessment on arrival at the scene of an incident, or to support colleagues in this duty, in accordance with ER Systems policy and professional guidelines, having due regard for the health and safety of self and others and to request additional support appropriate to the circumstances through the Emergency Operations Centre.

To use/operate all equipment, facilities, vehicles and premises in an efficient, effective and safe manner, reporting faults in the appropriate manner.

To carry out relevant vehicle and equipment checks at the start of duty, in accordance with client policy and procedures, ensuring that the vehicle is properly kitted, cleaned (paying particular attention to infection control) and stocked, faults and omissions reported and all appropriate recording procedures completed.

(In exceptional circumstances, and for operational need these checks could be delayed but must be performed as soon as practicably possible).


To assist in ensuring the efficient use of medical supplies, maintaining adequate supplies throughout the shift, ensuring single use items are used according to protocols and ensuring that all clinical waste is disposed of according to ER Systems Policy and current legislation.

To maintain skills and competencies required by the ECA Scope of Practice and participate in annual personal development reviews. To undertake all statutory and mandatory training commensurate with this role.

To maintain timely communications with the Emergency Operations Centre, using appropriate means and ensure that the Emergency Operations Centre is made aware of operational availability at all times.

incident forms, police statements, coroners reports, solicitors statements etc, re-fuelling vehicles, to attend court when required e.g.

coroners, magistrates, crown courts and give evidence or be cross examined under oath and record promptly and in accordance with ER Systems / client policy and procedure, any accident / incident in which you are involved in whilst on duty.

Additional To recognise and report to the appropriate authorities any concerns regarding Child Protection issues to include possible child abuse.

To recognise and report to the appropriate authorities any concerns regarding Vulnerable Adults issues to include social care and mental Because of the nature of the work, this post is exempt from the provision (42) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975.


Equal Opportunities ER Systems recognises the need for a diverse workforce and is committed to Equal Opportunities in employment and seeks to eliminate unlawful, racial, sexual or disability discrimination, to promote equality of opportunity and good relations between staff and clients of differing groups.

Individuals (contractors and temporary workers) must at all times fulfil their responsibility with regard to ER Systems Equal Opportunities Policy and equality laws.

Similarly, all individuals have a responsibility to highlight any potentially discriminatory practice to their line manager. Infection, Prevention and Control All individ

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