Emergency Care Assistant

Ambulnz Community Partners; Cramlington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A private ambulance provider in Cramlington is looking for an experienced Emergency Care Assistant. The role involves providing high standards of clinical and personal care, supporting lead clinicians, and driving ambulance vehicles. Applicants must hold a UK 'Category B' driving license and a FREC 4 qualification. This position offers competitive pay between £13.92 and £14.50 per hour and values a caring personality and physical fitness.

Benefits

Flexible shifts

Support from Clinical Services Manager

Uniform provided

Flu vaccination offered

Enhanced DBS Check paid for

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Hold a UK manual ‘Category B’ driving licence for at least 1 year with no more than 6 points.
• Physical fitness is required for manual handling and responding to emergencies.
• References covering the last three years of employment are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team to provide professional and caring service.
• Provide clinical and personal care within inter-hospital and pre-hospital environment.
• Respond to operational requirements and clinical needs as directed.

Skills

Caring personality

Teamwork

Clinical care standards

Driving (Category B)

Physical fitness

Education

FREC 4 or equivalent qualification

Emergency driving qualification

Job description

Job description: Emergency Care Assistant (ECA)

Location: Unit 2W Admiral Business Park, Nelson Way, Cramlington, Northumberland, NE23 1WG

Are you an experienced Emergency Care Assistant, looking for an employer who supports a healthy work life balance, invests in your training and development and offers a competitive salary?

Ambulnz Community Partners (ACP) are excited to announce new opportunities for Emergency Care Assistants at our Cramlington base, offering permanent contracts.

ACP are proud to be an established private ambulance provider with a deeply rooted history of supporting the NHS. We assess, care, treat and transport hundreds of patients in urgent and emergency situations every day, across the country.

Why choose ACP?

• We offer a variety of shifts.
• Learning and development is important to us – you’ll have support from a local Clinical Services Manager
• We pride ourselves on our high standard vehicles, with a high specification of kit.
• Uniform provided
• Flu vaccination (offered in winter to those who want it)
• Enhanced DBS Check, paid for by the Company
• Ability to apply for a Blue Light Discount Card
• Ability to join our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion group promoting equality and celebrating diversity in our workplace
• Employee Assistance Programme providing 24/7 confidential advice and guidance on matters such as:

• Formal counselling
• Medical information
• Family issues and relationship advice
• Stress and anxiety
• Financial wellbeing
• Legal information

What will you be doing:

· You will be working as part of a team to provide a professional and caring service to all patients.

· Providing the highest standards of clinical and personal care within the inter-hospital and pre-hospital environment, within your scope of practice.

· Responding to operational requirements in a safe and efficient way as directed by the Emergency Control Centre.

· Responding to the clinical requirements of the patient following directions from a senior clinician on scene or remotely as per the clinical guidelines/protocols.

· Support the lead clinician by providing effective clinical care using appropriate knowledge and skills to assist them with making professional judgements, conducting diagnostic procedures, and providing safe and effective treatments.

· Driving all types of approved Ambulance Service vehicles under normal and emergency (blue light) conditions in accordance with road traffic law.

Role Requirements:

· Hold a UK manual ‘Category B’ driving licence for at least 1 year and no more than 6 points on your licence.

· You will hold a FREC 4 or equivalent qualification and an emergency driving qualification.

· Physical fitness is important in this role as there is sometimes a requirement to reach inaccessible patients in a hurry, carry out manual handling and CPR.

· Have a warm and caring personality with the ability to connect with people.

· Lastly, you will have quality references covering the last three years of employment history and a satisfactory, enhanced DBS check.

Safeguarding Statement:

Ambulnz Community Partners is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing our policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately. If successful, this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check. Please note it is a criminal offence to apply for a role in a regulated activity if you are barred from doing so.

Equality & Diversity Statement:

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required.

Pay:£13.92-£14.50 per hour