Emergency Care Assistant

The Methodist Church in Britain; Chilton, Washington; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Nerams Limited is seeking an Emergency Care Assistant to support clinically qualified practitioners in pre-hospital care, respond to emergencies, and assist with patient transport.

The role includes driving Nerams vehicles under direction, maintaining equipment, and documenting patient reports in line with Caldicott requirements.

Qualifications

• ECA qualification or training such as FREC4.
• Current competency within the ECA scope of practice.

Responsibilities

• Support clinically qualified practitioners in safe, effective pre-hospital patient care
• Respond to emergency, urgent and patient transport calls
• Drive NERAMS vehicles in emergency, urgent and normal conditions where qualified
• Assist with clinical scene management under a practitioner's direction
• Move patients safely to and from vehicles using equipment and manual handling techniques
• Complete accurate patient reports and operational records in line with Caldicott requirements
• Communicate calmly and professionally with patients, relatives, colleagues and emergency services
• Carry out dynamic risk assessments and request extra support where needed
• Check vehicles and equipment at the start of duty and keep them clean, stocked and working
• Maintain medical supplies and dispose of clinical waste correctly
• Act as a first responder to appropriate incidents within the ECA scope of practice
• Identify and report safeguarding concerns involving children or vulnerable adults

Skills

Safe patient handling

Accurate patient reports

Clear communication

Education

FREC4

Current ECA competency

Job description

An Emergency Care Assistant post with Nerams Limited, an independent ambulance provider regulated by the CQC, supporting clinically qualified practitioners in pre-hospital care. Work covers responses to medical and trauma emergencies, inter-hospital transfers, urgent admissions and patient transport, with assessment and treatment support. Vehicle driving under emergency and non-emergency conditions is included once trained and authorised, always under a clinical practitioner's direction. A blue light driving qualification and an Enhanced DBS check are required.

What the job involves

• Support clinically qualified practitioners in safe, effective pre-hospital patient care
• Respond to emergency, urgent and patient transport calls
• Drive NERAMS vehicles in emergency, urgent and normal conditions where qualified
• Assist with clinical scene management under a practitioner's direction
• Move patients safely to and from vehicles using equipment and manual handling techniques
• Complete accurate patient reports and operational records in line with Caldicott requirements
• Communicate calmly and professionally with patients, relatives, colleagues and emergency services
• Carry out dynamic risk assessments and request extra support where needed
• Check vehicles and equipment at the start of duty and keep them clean, stocked and working
• Maintain medical supplies and dispose of clinical waste correctly
• Act as a first responder to appropriate incidents within the ECA scope of practice
• Identify and report safeguarding concerns involving children or vulnerable adults

What’s required

Qualifications

• Relevant ECA qualification or training, such as FREC4
• Current competency within the ECA scope of practice

Registration & licences

• Blue light driving qualification (CERAD or IHCD) and authorisation to drive NERAMS vehicles

Experience

• Experience working in a healthcare, ambulance or patient transport setting
• Experience supporting patients and clinically qualified staff
• Experience working with members of the public and vulnerable people
• Experience working as part of a team in a busy or challenging environment
• Experience following health and safety, safeguarding and infection control procedures

Skills & knowledge

• Safe patient handling and manual handling
• Accurate patient and operational documentation
• Clear communication with patients, relatives and professionals
• Working safely in emergency, urgent and non-emergency settings

Checks & eligibility

• Full UK driving licence
• Enhanced DBS clearance

Other

• Working under the direction and supervision of a clinically qualified practitioner
• Willingness to complete mandatory and role-specific training

Nice to have

• Previous ambulance or emergency care experience
• Experience in patient transport or pre-hospital care
• Previous ambulance driving experience