Job summary
Are you interested in working in an Ambulance environment and achieving a nationally recognised qualification? You can earn while you learn whilst training to be an Emergency Medical Technician 1.
The Trust is embarking on an apprenticeship programme for Emergency Medical Technicians. The apprenticeship will take a minimum of 13 months, commencing with 20 weeks training (you will be given two week as annual leave).
You will be paid in accordance with Annex 21 of the Agenda for Change.
For the first 12 months you will receive 70% of the top of Band 4 (£16909.89) and move to 75% of the top of Band 4 (£18117.75) after 12 months.
Upon completion of your apprenticeship you will eligible to move onto a full Emergency Medical Technician 1 contract of employment. This will not be before month 13 and may be extended if the required assessments have not been successfully completed. The salary for this will be Band 4 £21,892.00 pa - £24,157.00 pa plus an appropriate unsocial hours payment.
Main duties of the job
When you start at the Trust, the first 20 weeks in training will be in one of our training facilities, this will consist of 14 weeks classroom training will be Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm and 4 weeks emergency blue light training.
After that, you will be deployed into an EMT apprenticeship. As an apprentice, you will work alongside other EMT staff and Paramedics initiating and delivering appropriate care and effective treatment to patients in both a hospital and pre-hospital environment. Here you will be selecting and applying appropriate skills and equipment safely whilst working within the appropriate level of training, competency and scope of practice for the role.
You will benefit from dedicated clinical support from your trainers, managers/crew, to help you through your apprenticeship programme and successfully complete your apprenticeship.
About us
North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust provides 24 hour, 365 days a year accident and emergency services to those in need of emergency medical treatment and transport.
Our highly skilled staff provide life-saving care to patients in the community and take people to hospital or a place of care if needed.
We also provide non-emergency patient transport services for those patients who require non-emergency transport to and from hospital and who are unable to travel unaided because of their medical condition or clinical need.
Alongside the other emergency services, we also work to ensure the safety of the public and treatment of patients in the event of a major incident.
We also deliver the NHS 111 service in the North West. NHS 111 replaced NHS Direct in 2013. This service was introduced to make it easier for people to access local NHS healthcare services in England. It provides non-emergency medical help fast, and is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the Job description/Person Specification attached to the advert in full before applying
Candidates who do not provide qualifications stated on their application form at interview will not be assessed. Original certificates you will need to obtain these via the AQA website.
(Candidates will be required to present your original certificates/qualification at interview).A valid EU driving licence with no more than 3 endorsement Any person with a drink driving conviction in the last five years (whether or not spent) will not be considered for the role. You must hold C1 on your drivers licence in provisional or full to apply. Any applications received without this entitlement will be withdrawn.
Maximum weight of the post holder to be no more than 120kg as assessed by the Trust Occupational Health provider. (This limit equates to approximately 18 stone 12 lbs. and reflects the manufacturers vehicle cab safe seat weight limit)
Any person with a drink driving conviction in the last five years (whether or not spent) will not be considered for the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the Job description/Person Specification attached to the advert in full before applying
Candidates who do not provide qualifications stated on their application form at interview will not be assessed. Original certificates you will need to obtain these via the AQA website.
(Candidates will be required to present your original certificates/qualification at interview).A valid EU driving licence with no more than 3 endorsement Any person with a drink driving conviction in the last five years (whether or not spent) will not be considered for the role. You must hold C1 on your drivers licence in provisional or full to apply. Any applications received without this entitlement will be withdrawn.
Maximum weight of the post holder to be no more than 120kg as assessed by the Trust Occupational Health provider. (This limit equates to approximately 18 stone 12 lbs. and reflects the manufacturers vehicle cab safe seat weight limit)
Any person with a drink driving conviction in the last five years (whether or not spent) will not be considered for the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- Minimum of 5 GCSEs including Mathematics, English Language and a Science at Grade 4-9 or equivalent
- Candidates with healthcare experience and GCSEs in Mathemat ics and English Language at Grade 4-9 or above, or equivalent will be considered.
Knowledge / Experience
Essential
- Hold a valid EU Driving License (No more than 3 endorsement points. In exceptional circumstances a maximum of 6 points may be considered)
- C1 Category entitlement (although funding will be available to those who hold a provisional C1)
- Good verbal, listening and written communication skills
- Able to communicate across wide demographic boundaries in an appropriate manner
- Displays good interpersonal skills
- Respects and applies patient confidentiality at all times
- Displays good diplomatic skills, is tactful and discreet
- Good organisational skills, is able to identify priority pathways and act effectively under pressure
- Demonstrate the ability and commitment to providing high quality patient care, appropriate to patient needs
- Able to assimilate information and skills through training or personal development, and to apply these practically in the working environment
- Able to evidence a commitment to personal quality standards
- Able to produce accurate records in accordance with Trust policy
- Able to operate all appropriate information systems in an efficient and effective manner relevant to this post
- Able to operate all equipment safely and in accordance with Trust policy, procedures and protocols
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in a customer facing environment.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Is self-motivated with ability to work within occupational guidelines
- Displays excellent attention to detail
- Maintains a flexible and proactive approach to work
- Demonstrate a commitment to team working
- Confident and assertive but approachable
- Adaptability - especially in a changing environment
- Professional demeanour
- Sets high personal standards
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- Minimum of 5 GCSEs including Mathematics, English Language and a Science at Grade 4-9 or equivalent
- Candidates with healthcare experience and GCSEs in Mathemat ics and English Language at Grade 4-9 or above, or equivalent will be considered.
Knowledge / Experience
Essential
- Hold a valid EU Driving License (No more than 3 endorsement points. In exceptional circumstances a maximum of 6 points may be considered)
- C1 Category entitlement (although funding will be available to those who hold a provisional C1)
- Good verbal, listening and written communication skills
- Able to communicate across wide demographic boundaries in an appropriate manner
- Displays good interpersonal skills
- Respects and applies patient confidentiality at all times
- Displays good diplomatic skills, is tactful and discreet
- Good organisational skills, is able to identify priority pathways and act effectively under pressure
- Demonstrate the ability and commitment to providing high quality patient care, appropriate to patient needs
- Able to assimilate information and skills through training or personal development, and to apply these practically in the working environment
- Able to evidence a commitment to personal quality standards
- Able to produce accurate records in accordance with Trust policy
- Able to operate all appropriate information systems in an efficient and effective manner relevant to this post
- Able to operate all equipment safely and in accordance with Trust policy, procedures and protocols
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in a customer facing environment.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Is self-motivated with ability to work within occupational guidelines
- Displays excellent attention to detail
- Maintains a flexible and proactive approach to work
- Demonstrate a commitment to team working
- Confident and assertive but approachable
- Adaptability - especially in a changing environment
- Professional demeanour
- Sets high personal standards
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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