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Emergency Care Support Worker -Thanet

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Job summary

Emergency Care Support Worker Apprenticeship Course duration: 10 weeks - classroom based learning and 4 weeks driving. The 14- week training will have annual leave incorporated into the training, therefore the classroom training will be 7 weeks. (Please note, no additional annual leave will be granted during the 14-week course period.)

You will assist a Paramedic or Technician/Ambulance Associate Practitioner in providing ambulance aid and drive under emergency blue light conditions when required. Support will be on hand from your first line manager and your crew mates.

Please Note: This opportunity is for the named location only and we would only shortlist those within a 45-minute commute. If you do not hold a current C1 entitlement on your licence, you will be required to obtained the C1 entitlement in order to start.Maths and English GCSE grade A-C (4) or Functional Skills level 2, You will be required to provide original copies of qualifications at interview.

Main duties of the job

  • A full and current driving licence, held for at least one year, with no more than three penalty points. A Group 2 standard DVLA medical will be required and there are restrictions for minimum uncorrected eye-sight as part of this test, please refer to the DVLA for further guidance.
  • full C1 (manual) category on driving licence.

    If you do not hold a current C1 , you will be required to obtain the C1 entitlement in order to start.

  • GCSE Maths and English, Grade A-C (4) or above (or equivalent level 2 Qualification). Original certificates required at assessment.
  • If you have misplaced your certificates, please request copies from the relevant examination board. We are unable to offer any candidates without certificates.
  • Able to pass an occupational specific fitness test and pre-employment medical.
  • Able to complete academic requirements of the role, as well as front line dutie, The ability to complete mandatory training and pass examinations and assessments

Please Note: It is required to hold both English and Maths Qualification but Maths qualification is mandatory requirement at the time of applying/Onboarding, we will support to gain the other via Crawley College.

About us

  • Option to join NHS pension scheme
  • A minimum 27 days' holiday each year, increasing after 5 years' service.
  • Personal and professional development and training opportunities.
  • Salary Sacrifice schemes for cars or push bikes.
  • Access to occupational health and counselling services.
  • Award winning wellbeing hub
  • Back up buddy App
  • Access to NHS discounts, offering NHS employees a range of money-saving deals.

  • If you are a current SECAmb employee, by applying for this position, if successful you will move to the terms and conditions associated with the post. Any unsocial hours payments will be paid under the Section 2 agreement of agenda for change. Section 2 unsocial hours will need to be claimed via your monthly timesheet. More details regarding Section 2 can be found in the Agenda for Change handbook and on the our dedicatedSection 2 page on The Zone .

    Please Note: On applying for this vacancy you accept that until you have completed 52 weeks in the area of the trust you have applied for that you can not apply to join the transfer list to move to another trust location during this period. This is to support the mentorship and skill mix and ensure vacancies are planned for.

    We contact all applicants via Trac Jobs and would advise you check your Trac Jobs account regularly. Please be aware that the Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applicants are received

Details

Date posted

08 March 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

278-ECSWT-0324-AS

Job locations

Thanet

Thanet

CT12 5AB


Job description

Job responsibilities

To succeed in this role, you must have a genuine desire to serve the local community, demonstrate excellent communication skills, utilise your initiative and common sense and remain calm under pressure, whilst providing a patient-focused approach with a caring and empathetic nature.

Respond to emergency, urgent and routine calls, usually working as part of a two-person ambulance crew, employing techniques in line with scope of practice and associated training as directed and in accordance with Trust protocols and guidance. In exceptional circumstances provide a first solo response to emergency calls, in accordance with the Trusts Deployment Plan. Act as a secondary response to single responder vehicles, conveying patients as directed. Support qualified practitioners, as directed, in the provision of high quality care. Observe patient vital signs using skills and equipment relevant to scope of practice and reporting any changes to the qualified practitioner.

Ensure that all procedures used within the scope of practice are consistent with and promote good infection control. Ensure that required equipment is stored, transported and cared for so that it is always in good working order. Maintain regular communication with the Emergency Operations Centre, to register updates regarding cancellation and mobility requirements. Maintain a working knowledge of and operate all required types of communication equipment (including radio, telephone and MDTs) in accordance with Trust protocols to convey accurate information about emergency and routine work and patient information to NHS staff and those from other services as appropriate. Drive all types of approved ambulance service vehicles under normal and emergency (blue light) circumstances, in accordance with the laid down standards of the service and within road traffic law, taking particular care of the vehicle, its occupants and other road users.

Work with others and use available equipment to ensure the safe manual handling and movement of patients. Comply with all Trust policies and procedures as they apply to this post.

Assessment Date: 6TH April 2024

Job description

Job responsibilities

To succeed in this role, you must have a genuine desire to serve the local community, demonstrate excellent communication skills, utilise your initiative and common sense and remain calm under pressure, whilst providing a patient-focused approach with a caring and empathetic nature.

Respond to emergency, urgent and routine calls, usually working as part of a two-person ambulance crew, employing techniques in line with scope of practice and associated training as directed and in accordance with Trust protocols and guidance. In exceptional circumstances provide a first solo response to emergency calls, in accordance with the Trusts Deployment Plan. Act as a secondary response to single responder vehicles, conveying patients as directed. Support qualified practitioners, as directed, in the provision of high quality care. Observe patient vital signs using skills and equipment relevant to scope of practice and reporting any changes to the qualified practitioner.

Ensure that all procedures used within the scope of practice are consistent with and promote good infection control. Ensure that required equipment is stored, transported and cared for so that it is always in good working order. Maintain regular communication with the Emergency Operations Centre, to register updates regarding cancellation and mobility requirements. Maintain a working knowledge of and operate all required types of communication equipment (including radio, telephone and MDTs) in accordance with Trust protocols to convey accurate information about emergency and routine work and patient information to NHS staff and those from other services as appropriate. Drive all types of approved ambulance service vehicles under normal and emergency (blue light) circumstances, in accordance with the laid down standards of the service and within road traffic law, taking particular care of the vehicle, its occupants and other road users.

Work with others and use available equipment to ensure the safe manual handling and movement of patients. Comply with all Trust policies and procedures as they apply to this post.

Assessment Date: 6TH April 2024

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE Maths and English, Grade A-C (4) or above or Level 2 equivalent Qualification
  • Must have held full manual driving licence for minimum of 1 year. Licence must be current, valid in the UK with no more than 3 points at the time of application

Desirable

  • Full C1 driving license
  • Caring experience in a care environment e.g. nursing home, care home.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE Maths and English, Grade A-C (4) or above or Level 2 equivalent Qualification
  • Must have held full manual driving licence for minimum of 1 year. Licence must be current, valid in the UK with no more than 3 points at the time of application

Desirable

  • Full C1 driving license
  • Caring experience in a care environment e.g. nursing home, care home.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

SECamb

Address

Thanet

Thanet

CT12 5AB


Employer's website

https://www.secamb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

SECamb

Address

Thanet

Thanet

CT12 5AB


Employer's website

https://www.secamb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

RecruitmentAdvisor

Archana Shettigar

archana.shettigar@secamb.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

08 March 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

278-ECSWT-0324-AS

Job locations

Thanet

Thanet

CT12 5AB


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