Job summary
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Cheshunt Minor Injuries Unit (MIU) - Hertfordshire
Permanent post - Part Time - AfC Band 3
A rare opening is available !!
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to help support the Nurse/ Care Practitioners to provide a high quality service to our patients within our Nurse Led unit.
Ideal candidate will have:
- Previous healthcare experience in A&E, MIU, UTC. acute ward.
- Is caring and respectful.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Be committed, flexible and loyal.
- Be adaptable to different working environments
Main duties of the job
To assist the clinical and administrative teams to deliver and maintain high standards of care and meet the needs of the patients who use the Minor Injuries Unit.
In addition to the basic salary, this post attracts a High-Cost Area Supplement of 5% of basic salary (pro rata where applicable).
A full valid driving license and access to a car to use regularly for business purposes is essential (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).
About us
A big thank you for considering joining us at Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust. You'll find it a great place to work with many benefits offered to you as a member of our staff
We put our patients, their families and carer's at the centre of our vision - Outstanding Services and Healthier Communities Our staff are proud to be Innovative, Caring and Agile in their work to help achieve the Trust visionWe welcome diversity in our workforce and are interested in applicants from all backgrounds and ages
We don't want you to miss out so we'd like you to know that if we have a high level of interest in this role, the vacancy may close prior to the advertised closing date, so please make your application as soon as possible - Apply now
You've made a great decision to apply to join to HCT - we're looking forward to taking the next steps of the journey with you
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To assist the clinical and administrative teams to deliver and maintain high standards of care and meet the needs of the service users at the Minor Injuries Unit.
- Providing service information and supporting anxious and distressed patients,
- Working within all applicable practice procedural guidelines, policies and pathways relevant to the service.
- Promote and use evidence-based practice to support the nurses to provide clinically effective care.
- Ensure that the wellbeing of children/ families and vulnerable adults is safeguarded in accordance with national and local policies and procedures.
- Have a good standard of computer skills to enable correct data input and management.
- Provide health promotion advice on an individual basis and encourage patient self-management of health and well-being.
- Recognise patients presenting with mental health needs in accordance with the National Service Framework (NSF) for Mental Health and report to nursing team.
- Assisting in special and seasonal projects as requested.
- Working cooperatively as part of a team to achieve the goals and objectives of the health care services and targets of the commissioners and providers.
- Providing and maintaining the health promotion material.
- Actively participating in practice and clinical meetings.
- Developing own practice and knowledge to meet changes and objectives in service.
- Maintaining and ordering clinical supplies and stock control.
- Keep updated and be responsible for maintaining mandatory training.
- Complete competency framework for the grade.
- Working within the team, to participate in the development, implementation, monitoring, updating and evaluation of the service.
- Familiarise with policies/protocols/guidance
- Engage in supporting students, agency and substantive staff; acting as a resource, advisor and role model to colleagues in the delivery of care.
- Responsible for ensuring the environment is safe, maintained and where needed improved.
- To cover reception duties when required and assist with all administration requirements.
- Help with performing departmental audits and ensuring that CQC standards are met and maintained .
- The above duties and responsibilities are intended to represent current priorities and are not meant to be an exhaustive list. The post holder may from time to time be asked to undertake other duties and responsibilities commensurate with the grade.
Whilst it is not a legal requirement, Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust encourages and supports all staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defense against COVID-19.
We are committed to supporting flexible working options for staff, wherever possible, and welcome discussions on flexible working patterns to support our staff to maintain a healthy work life balance.
Word versions of documents are available if needed to allow for any adaptations to be made i.e. font, colour, background, convert to Read Aloud.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To assist the clinical and administrative teams to deliver and maintain high standards of care and meet the needs of the service users at the Minor Injuries Unit.
- Providing service information and supporting anxious and distressed patients,
- Working within all applicable practice procedural guidelines, policies and pathways relevant to the service.
- Promote and use evidence-based practice to support the nurses to provide clinically effective care.
- Ensure that the wellbeing of children/ families and vulnerable adults is safeguarded in accordance with national and local policies and procedures.
- Have a good standard of computer skills to enable correct data input and management.
- Provide health promotion advice on an individual basis and encourage patient self-management of health and well-being.
- Recognise patients presenting with mental health needs in accordance with the National Service Framework (NSF) for Mental Health and report to nursing team.
- Assisting in special and seasonal projects as requested.
- Working cooperatively as part of a team to achieve the goals and objectives of the health care services and targets of the commissioners and providers.
- Providing and maintaining the health promotion material.
- Actively participating in practice and clinical meetings.
- Developing own practice and knowledge to meet changes and objectives in service.
- Maintaining and ordering clinical supplies and stock control.
- Keep updated and be responsible for maintaining mandatory training.
- Complete competency framework for the grade.
- Working within the team, to participate in the development, implementation, monitoring, updating and evaluation of the service.
- Familiarise with policies/protocols/guidance
- Engage in supporting students, agency and substantive staff; acting as a resource, advisor and role model to colleagues in the delivery of care.
- Responsible for ensuring the environment is safe, maintained and where needed improved.
- To cover reception duties when required and assist with all administration requirements.
- Help with performing departmental audits and ensuring that CQC standards are met and maintained .
- The above duties and responsibilities are intended to represent current priorities and are not meant to be an exhaustive list. The post holder may from time to time be asked to undertake other duties and responsibilities commensurate with the grade.
Whilst it is not a legal requirement, Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust encourages and supports all staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defense against COVID-19.
We are committed to supporting flexible working options for staff, wherever possible, and welcome discussions on flexible working patterns to support our staff to maintain a healthy work life balance.
Word versions of documents are available if needed to allow for any adaptations to be made i.e. font, colour, background, convert to Read Aloud.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous role in a health care environment
- Previous experience with children
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Uses initiative
Desirable
- Basic Life Support Training
- Wound Care skills
- Plastering /immobilising injured limbs.
Other
Essential
- Has a kind, caring and professional approach
- Is flexible and reliable and can work well within a team.
Desirable
- Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purpose
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Basic literacy and numeracy skills
- Evidence of willingness to undertake relevant study
- Basic IT skills
Desirable
- NVQ qualification in Health and Social Care
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous role in a health care environment
- Previous experience with children
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Uses initiative
Desirable
- Basic Life Support Training
- Wound Care skills
- Plastering /immobilising injured limbs.
Other
Essential
- Has a kind, caring and professional approach
- Is flexible and reliable and can work well within a team.
Desirable
- Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purpose
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Basic literacy and numeracy skills
- Evidence of willingness to undertake relevant study
- Basic IT skills
Desirable
- NVQ qualification in Health and Social Care
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust
Address
Minor Injuries Unit - Cheshunt Community Hospital
King Arthur Court
Cheshunt
EN8 8XN
Employer's website
https://www.hct.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
