Apprenticeship - Emergency Care Assistant (Bristol)

6 months ago


Bristol, United Kingdom Bristol Ambulance Full time

Successful applicants will embark on a 2-year apprenticeship scheme. Initially staff will attend a 6 week clinical education block followed by clinical placement on Patient Support vehicles in the south west. Staff will then undertake a 4 week emergency driving course allowing them to start working on Emergency ambulances following on road reviews and mentorship. Staff will have regular assessments and reviews to ensure the highest clinical and driving standards.

To carry out allocated operational duties commensurate with the role and responsibilities, supporting the provision of clinical, social and holistic care to patients in a pre-hospital environment, safely and within appropriate level of training and competency Post holders will present themselves for duty in accordance with the Company dress code and in the uniform provided at all times whilst on duty. They will ensure that they are properly equipped at the start of each duty period. A high degree of flexibility is essential. It may be necessary for the postholder to move from one environment to the other at short notice to provide cover as required.

They will at all times promote and uphold the Vision and Values of the company and be focussed on delivering the highest quality patient care, improving the working lives of all staff. Main Tasks and Responsibilities 1.1 To ensure a continuous duty of care to patients, within the level of training and competency of this role, ensuring an appropriate level of monitoring and treatment is maintained and continued until the patient is either discharged or transferred to the care of another healthcare professional. 1.2 To ensure that a clear handover report is provided when the patient is handed into the care of another health professional, this should record all pertinent patient information, in accordance with Trust procedure and that the transfer of patients into the care of others is conducted according to procedure. 1.3 Drive all types of approved ambulance service vehicles under normal and emergency (blue light) circumstances, in accordance with the laid down standards of the service and within road traffic law, taking particular care of the vehicle, its occupants and other road users.

1.4 Carry out general vehicle checks at the start of and during each shift, to ensure the readiness of the vehicle and communications equipment to respond as required. All defects, deficiencies and accident damage must be reported in accordance with Trust procedures. 1.5 Ensure that vehicles are clean and appropriately stocked and refuel them as required. 1.6 Maintain a competent working knowledge of all medical and life support equipment carried on vehicles appropriate to the required skill level and scope of practice.

1.24 Monitor quality of own work to ensure that the required standards of performance are met. 1.25 Maintain a professional attitude and public image at all times. 1.26 Exercise high levels of courtesy and communication with patients and the public to ensure that clear information is conveyed, maintaining patient confidentiality at all times. 1.27 Listen to comments from key stakeholders (managers, staff etc) and fed back to clinicians or managers as appropriate in order to develop ways in which the service can be improved.

1.28 Good working relationships must be maintained with - qualified practitioners, Emergency control staff, line managers, other healthcare staff, other emergency services staff and public and patient representatives 1.29 Clean and maintain proper care of any equipment, vehicles and uniform provided by Bristol Ambulance in accordance with current infection control procedures. 1.30 Take responsibility for patients money, valuables and property whilst they are in the care of Bristol Ambulance 1.31 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. 1.32 Undertake learning to ensure that own knowledge and skills are maintained at the required level. 1.33 Participate in regular personal development reviews 1.34 Undertake required learning and ensure that this is put into practice Health and Safety The post holder would be required to discharge responsibilities as laid down in the Company Policy for Health and Safety Organisation.

In particular all employees must; Take care of their own Health and Safety and that of any other person who may be affected by their acts or omissions. Comply with the safe systems of work and the Health and Safety information, instruction, training and supervision provided by the Company. Attend Health and Safety training sessions. Use, as required, all personal protective clothing, specified safe systems of work equipment, etc.

provided by the employer. Report and record any unsafe practices, or workplace hazards. Ensure all incidents are promptly recorded in accordance with the Services accident/incident policy. Promote and encourage health and safe working wi



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