Emergency Medical Technician 1 (Qualified)
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Job summary
To assist in the delivery of high quality and effective pre-hospital clinical care and patient transportation, responding to 999 emergencies, inter-hospital transfers, urgent hospital admissions and other allocated patient interventions commensurate with the role and responsibilities.
To use advanced driving skills under blue light and normal traffic conditions to respond to and transport emergency and routine calls as required.
Working as a crew or solo, you will initiate appropriate care and effective treatment to patients in both hospital and pre-hospital environment, selecting and applying appropriate skills and equipment safely and within appropriate level of training, competency and scope of practice.
Main duties of the job
Those applicants who have an IHCD technician award, an Associate Ambulance Practitioner (AAP) qualification or equivalent will be eligible to apply.
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 manufacturer's vehicle cab safe seat weight limit)
The successful applicant must hold a valid C1 driving licence.
Any person with a drink driving conviction in the last five years (whether or not spent) will not be considered for the role.
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.
Details
Date posted
19 May 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£25,147 to £27,596 a year PA
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
242-3776
Job locations
North West (Trust Wide)
North West
L6 4EG
Employer details
Employer name
North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust
Address
North West (Trust Wide)
North West
L6 4EG
Employer's website
https://www.nwas.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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