Emergency Care Assistant

IPRS Aeromed; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Thanet is seeking Emergency Care Assistants to provide medical duties and ensure patient wellbeing. Successful candidates will work 12-hour shifts with pay rates ranging from £14.00 to £17.00 per hour, and free hotel accommodation provided during shifts. Candidates must have at least 3 years of experience and relevant qualifications including FREC 3.

Benefits

Free hotel accommodation during shifts

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in prehospital or emergency department.
• Proof of Covid and childhood vaccination status required.
• Full driving licence and own reliable transport needed.

Responsibilities

• Measure and record baseline observations.
• Produce accurate medical notes for ongoing care.
• Maintain medical welfare of colleagues in security team.
• Brief Team Leader/HCP on patient deterioration.

Skills

Fluent English

Basic I.T. skills

Education

FREC 3 or equivalent

Continuous Professional Development

Job description

Job Description:

Job information Emergency Care Assistant from the Company IPRS Aeromed, this latest Emergency Care Assistant job vacancy is located in the city Thanet located in the country United Kingdom .

IPRS Aeromed are a leading provider of security based clinical services who provide expert clinical solutions across a variety of specialist markets and sectors.

We major in security-based environments including custody suites of magistrates and crown courts.

Our services are delivered by highly experienced Paramedics and Nurses lead by our in-house Clinical Team.

Position:

We are looking for Emergency Care Assistants (ECA) to join our expanding team (as self-employed contractors) based in Thanet, Kent.

Many of our existing team travel to complete blocks of shifts with us, so we provide free hotel accommodation for you while on shift.

Pay rate: £14.00 - £17.00 per hour

12 hour shifts - days 7am to 7pm & nights 7pm to 7am

Applicants must be willing to register with The Health Practice Associates Council (HPAC)

The Role

As an Emergency Care Assistant working for IPRS Aeromed you will undertake medical duties ensuring the health and wellbeing of persons at our treatment unit in Thanet.

You will be expected to adhere to JRCALC guidelines and work within the scope of your professional registration, always maintaining clinical objectivity, with the patient's wellbeing in mind.

Responsibilities:

• Measuring and recording baseline observations upon initial contact with the individual and at appropriate intervals thereafter.
• Producing accurate medical notes primarily to ensure the provision of ongoing care but also for clinical audit purposes.
• Ensuring the medical welfare of colleagues in the security team is always maintained.
• Briefing the Team Leader/HCP in the event of deterioration of your patient(s).

Requirements:

What You'll Need:

Qualifications & Vaccination Requirements:

• FREC 3 (or equivalent)
• Able to demonstrate Continuous Professional Development and BLS/ILS competencies.
• Provide proof of your Covid and childhood vaccination status

Experience:

• Minimum 3 years experience (Prehospital or Emergency Department)
• Basic I.T. skills
• Ability to speak fluent English
• Full driving licence and own reliable transport
• Knowledge and understanding of JESIP would be desirable

Other information:

Pay rate: £14.00 - £17.00 per hour

12 hour shifts - days 7am to 7pm & nights 7pm to 7am

Free hotel accommodation provided while on shift

If successful, you will be required to provide consent for a DBS check and Home Office security clearance check to be carried out prior to you starting

(NB: The application process for this can take up to 12 weeks)

As a Disability Confident Committed employer, at IPRS Aeromed, we ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.