Clinical Care Assistant (Central Division External)
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Job summary
Clinical Care Assistant Apprenticeship
You may be expected to work in any of the following areas in central division in line with business needs: South Shields, Gateshead, Swalwell, Washington, Monkton, Pallion, Rainton Bridge, Ryhope, Stanley, Chester-Le-Street, Consett, Lanchester Road, Seaham, Peterlee, Crook, Gilesgate
We are looking to recruit a number of Clinical Care Assistants; this role is a key part of our clinical care team. The role involves attending and assisting on a range of emergency calls with tasks that include recording patient’s vital signs, providing support in CPR and resuscitation, assisting the paramedic, moving and lifting patients and driving ambulances on blue lights.
Initial Training consists of 7 weeks clinical course and 3 week driving on entry to the role and is pass or fail.
The training course is a 13-month overall program. It is a level 3 apprenticeship - Diploma in Ambulance Emergency and Urgent Care Support and a Level 3 Certificate in Emergency Response Ambulance Driving, continued progression within the organisation is subject to you obtaining these level 3 qualifications. As part of this you will also be supported to obtain literacy and numeracy level 2 if you do not already have them or the equivalent within 12 months of commencement in post. You will also be required to sign a learner agreement for this level of commitment.
Main duties of the job
The post requires competence in the safe moving of patients therefore safe moving and handling techniques must be deployed including the use of all relevant mechanical equipment, handling device and restraint/clamping systems including baby/child seats and wheelchairs, chairs and stretchers. All Infection Prevention and Control policies must be abided by to reduce the likelihood of a health care associated infection The post will also require an element of patient observation, recording of vital signs and providing hands on support in CPR and resuscitation. To use advanced driving skills including blue light and normal traffic conditions to respond to Emergency, urgent and routine calls as required. To undertake daily vehicle inspections, restock hard and soft items according to the vehicle inventory.
Ability to attend emergency care and blue light driver training for the position. Full UK/EU driving licence together with holding either full C1 entitlement or alternatively a Provisional C1 Licence and proof of successfully passed Theory section of the Test at time of application.
About us
We employ 3,500 staff in 63 locations and serve a population of 2,600,000 in Northumberland, Tyne & Wear, County Durham, and Tees over 3230 square miles.
Many people think the job of the ambulance service is to collect patients and take them to hospital, but we do much more!
Paramedic skills have developed hugely in recent years, meaning we carry out more treatment at the scene and en-route to hospital.
We have a dedicated clinical assessment service that allows us to provide patients with the most appropriate care from the beginning of the patient journey.
We have a specialised branch of the Trust called HART which deal with explosions or terrorist attacks.
Ultimately patients are the heart of everything that we do to support our mission of "safe, effective and responsive care for all".
We value and respect the diversity employees bring to our workplace. We recruit a workforce that reflects the community we serve, and welcome applications from people from all backgrounds. To ensure we deliver on our aims in relation to diversity and inclusion we assess ourselves against a range of frameworks. We are ENEI Gold employer, Disability Confident Leader, Dyslexia Smart Award employer, Dementia Friendly, and part of Mind Blue Light programme and the Race at Work Charter from the Princes Responsible Business Network and are achieving across all objectives in NHS Equality Delivery System.
Details
Date posted
22 August 2022
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£20,333 to £21,777 a year Plus unsociable hours in line with Section 2
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
C9340-CCA-0822CE
Job locations
Central Division
Central Division
Durham
Tyne & Wear
DH3 3AT
Employer details
Employer name
North East Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Central Division
Central Division
Durham
Tyne & Wear
DH3 3AT
Employer's website
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Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Recruitment Department
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