Emergency Care Attendant

Found in: Talent UK C2 - 1 week ago

Heathfield Industrial Estate, United Kingdom Western Medical Services Limited Full time

Job summary

Western Medical Services are seeking professional, skilled and compassionate Emergency Care Attendants to join our team of 'Bank/ADHOC' Emergency Care Attendants.

As an Emergency Care Attendant within Western Medical Services you will play a crucial role in providing emergency first response medical care to individuals in need and assist registered clinicians in providing emergency medical care. This is a rewarding role giving opportunities in a variety of different working areas to make a difference to those in need.

Main duties of the job

Working as an Emergency Care Attendant within Western Medical Services you will have opportunities to work within all our NHS contracted and private services. This includes

HDU/Emergency Transport. High Acuity Patient Transport. 'Safe Bus' Night-time Economy Medical and Welfare Services. Nationwide and European Repatriations. Event Medical Services.

About us

About Us

Western Medical Services is an industry leading, paramedic led, independent ambulance service based in the South West. Led from the top by a team of driven Paramedics striving to raise expectations and standards within the independent ambulance and event medical sector.

Western Medical Services holds multiple NHS commissioned contracts on behalf of a multitude of different NHS providers to include: Inter-facility Transfers (HDU and PTS), Patient Transport Services and Acute Medical and Welfare Services. Western Medical Services also holds multiple high profile private and event medical contracts.

Our Vision and Values

Western Medical Services vision is to develop further and lead the way in the independent ambulance and event medical sector, through a true and driven focus on patient centred safe care in every aspect of our service delivery.

Western Medical Services will become a leading ambulance partner to NHS organisations across the UK, working to ease pressures on the NHS whilst providing the same gold standard approach the NHS is renowned for.

Our Values

Raising Expected Standards. Caring and Compassionate approach. Continuous reflection and development. Patient centred decision making in all that we do. Constantly deliver up-to-date evidence based practice.

Western Medical Services....providing high quality, truly patient centred care whilst raising standards within the independent ambulance sector......

Job description

Job responsibilities

To drive our ambulances, and other Western Medical Services owned vehicles should this be required, under normal and emergency (blue light) circumstance, in accordance with road traffic laws, taking particular care of the vehicles, its occupants and other road users. To carry out general vehicle checks at the start of, and during each shift, to ensure readiness of the vehicle. To report and log all defects, deficiencies and accident damage to our vehicles inline with our internal processes. To take responsibility for ensuring the maintenance, upkeep, cleanliness, and stock take of the vehicles. To support maintenance, care, and cleanliness of any equipment (including oxygen cylinders) and working environments. To maintain competent working knowledge of all medical and life support equipment carried on the vehicle, appropriate to the required skill level and scope of practice. Providing support to the qualified medical practitioner in the delivery of high-quality care within the scope of practice, including moving and handling of patients and equipment. To ensure that all procedures used within the scope of practice are consistent with and promote good infection control. To complete appropriate and clear documentation where required. To ensure good communication and working relationships with the whole team. To promote continuous high standard of care, ensuring everybody is treated with dignity and respect. To provide overall support to the Patient transport co-ordinators and senior management. To support with internal auditing, stock checks and ordering systems. Ensuring correct waste disposal procedures are adhered to. To support the team in ensuring all items of equipment are safely returned and refurbished after each shift and that the ambulance is ready for dispatch/allocation/next shift. Provide clinical assessment and treatment in line with your scope of practice in the community, as well as at our event sites. Person Specification

Experience

Desirable

Experience working within event medical services

Qualifications

Essential

Possess either a recognised ECA qualification (NHS/Apprenticeship) or valid FREC4 certificate. Good level of spoken and written english language. Possess a recognised and valid Emergency Driving qualification (CERAD/IHCD/NHS Trust)

Driving

Essential

Full UK Manual Driving Licence with no more than 6 penalty points

Personal

Essential

Understanding of vehicle and road safety issues. Excellent knowledge of the highway code. Ability to provide basic life support. Experience in dealing with a range of age and social groups. A good team player with excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations. Confident and assertive while remaining approachable. Ability to show respect and maintain dignity and confidentiality at all times. Excellent attention to detail. A methodical approach to tasks. Desire to succeed in a busy, challenging and exciting environment. Ability to maintain a professional attitude and public image at all times. Fitness to carry out moving and handling of patients and equipment

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