Job summary
OSR Medical Ambulance Service is seeking qualified, compassionate, caring and committed individuals to join our dedicated team on flexible working shifts, covering the North of England from our Tockwith (York) station.
The Emergency Care Assistant (ECA) role is responsible for responding to emergency and non-emergency situations and transporting patients whilst delivering high quality, professional and compassionate care.
Treating patients within the defined scope of practice, the ECA will lead an Urgent Care crew and assess every patient against the Pre-Hospital Early Warning Score. Due to the scope of practice, applicants for this role must hold a valid and in date Level 4 certificate in First Response in Emergency Care (FREC 4) or an equivalent pre-hospital care qualification deemed suitable by our training department. CPD portfolio will need to be evidenced.
You will undertake PTS and Urgent Care and respond to calls as part of a crew with an ACA, Technician or Paramedic.
Main duties of the job
To be able to transport patients, applicants must older than 21, hold a valid full UK manual driving licence with no more than 6 points for more than 2 years.
Applicants must have at least 2 years experience in the ambulance service sector.
To become an OSR Medical Emergency Care Assistant, you'll need:
1) the ability to get on with people from all backgrounds
2) to be friendly and caring
3) a strong sense of responsibility
4) good communication skills
5) patience, sensitivity and tact
6) the ability to reassure anxious patients and explain what's happening to patients who are confused
7) quick, calm reactions in emergency situations
8) physical fitness with evidence of less than 4% sick leave in the past 2 years
About us
Working for OSR Medical has a number of benefits.
Firstly, let's talk money. The pay rate for an ECA is £12.50 per hour with your holiday entitlement of 12.07% added on top.
As we are a growing company there are plenty of opportunities to grow within our business. From the ECA post, you can go on to become:
1) Mental Health Care Assistant
2) Emergency Medical Technician (Level1)
3) Emergency Medical Technician (Level 2)
4) Registered Paramedic
Supporting our team is really important to our company. We do this in several ways:
a) we operate a 3 day on, 3 day off rota system.
b) we have a pension plan in place
c) we have a support line available for staff 24/7 with free counselling sessions
d) we provide free CPD sessions every month for all our team
e) accommodation is paid for when staying away (in a 4 star hotel)
f) uniforms and discount cards provided
f) on site COVID-19 testing
g) free on-site parking which is CCTV monitored
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main duties and responsibilities
1. Achieve and maintain competence in all relevant skills and knowledge by attending CPD events, passing annual assessments and keeping a personal development and reflective portfolio through the CPDme system.
2. Carry out vehicle and equipment checks at the start, during and end of each shift to ensure the readiness of the vehicle, equipment and consumables to respond as required. Report all defects and damage in accordance with local procedures.
3. Be aware and sensitive of the patients social and environmental condition and report any matters of concern to the appropriate person or body as defined in local operating procedures.
Job Summary
4. Actively participate in personal and environmental cleaning routines including vehicles, equipment and areas of the garaging facilities to ensure that infection prevention and control standards are adhered to.5.Receive and interpret information from patients, carers, Healthcare Professionals and other Emergency Services and ensure clear and legible notes are made on the PRF and handed over correctly to the receiving department ensuring continuity of care throughout.6.Provide patient assessment and treatment in line with the scope of practice and within JRCALC guidelines.
7. Maintain absolute patient confidentiality at all times, ensuring Information Governance and Data Protection procedures are adhered to at all times.
8. Take clinical responsibility when working as the senior clinician as part of a crew.
9. To act as a buddy to newly qualified crew members, helping them get used to daily routines, completing their portfolio, familiarisation with policies and procedures, completing peer evaluation forms and generally helping them to integrate into the company.
10. Playing your part in growing a first class working environment, treating all colleagues as equals and working together as a team. Supporting, caring and encouraging colleagues to achieve excellence in patient care and making Opelwood Ltd an employer of choice.
11. Wear the company uniform with pride, ensuring that yourself and those around you positively represent Opelwood Ltd and our partnership agencies. Team members will always ensure high standards of personal fitness for role, uniforms are clean and ironed, boots are polished and all items worn in line with policy.
12. To perform any other duties commensurate with these responsibilities, the grade of the post and skill and qualifications of the post-holder as deemed appropriate by Opelwood Ltd.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main duties and responsibilities
1. Achieve and maintain competence in all relevant skills and knowledge by attending CPD events, passing annual assessments and keeping a personal development and reflective portfolio through the CPDme system.
2. Carry out vehicle and equipment checks at the start, during and end of each shift to ensure the readiness of the vehicle, equipment and consumables to respond as required. Report all defects and damage in accordance with local procedures.
3. Be aware and sensitive of the patients social and environmental condition and report any matters of concern to the appropriate person or body as defined in local operating procedures.
Job Summary
4. Actively participate in personal and environmental cleaning routines including vehicles, equipment and areas of the garaging facilities to ensure that infection prevention and control standards are adhered to.5.Receive and interpret information from patients, carers, Healthcare Professionals and other Emergency Services and ensure clear and legible notes are made on the PRF and handed over correctly to the receiving department ensuring continuity of care throughout.6.Provide patient assessment and treatment in line with the scope of practice and within JRCALC guidelines.
7. Maintain absolute patient confidentiality at all times, ensuring Information Governance and Data Protection procedures are adhered to at all times.
8. Take clinical responsibility when working as the senior clinician as part of a crew.
9. To act as a buddy to newly qualified crew members, helping them get used to daily routines, completing their portfolio, familiarisation with policies and procedures, completing peer evaluation forms and generally helping them to integrate into the company.
10. Playing your part in growing a first class working environment, treating all colleagues as equals and working together as a team. Supporting, caring and encouraging colleagues to achieve excellence in patient care and making Opelwood Ltd an employer of choice.
11. Wear the company uniform with pride, ensuring that yourself and those around you positively represent Opelwood Ltd and our partnership agencies. Team members will always ensure high standards of personal fitness for role, uniforms are clean and ironed, boots are polished and all items worn in line with policy.
12. To perform any other duties commensurate with these responsibilities, the grade of the post and skill and qualifications of the post-holder as deemed appropriate by Opelwood Ltd.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 1) Level 4 in First Response Emergency Care (FREC 4) or recognised equivalent
- 2) Full UK Manual Driving Licence - Less than 6 points and held for more than 2 years
Experience
Essential
- 1) Minimum of 2 years Ambulance Service experience including dealing with vulnerable patients.
- 2) Experience working in primary care
- 2) Experience working in a small team
Background Checks
Essential
- 1) A current Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced check on the update service - if one is not held, one will be performed at your cost.
Basic Application Process
Essential
- Be able to complete all requested information in the timeframe set. - Failure to do so will result in the application being removed.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 1) Level 4 in First Response Emergency Care (FREC 4) or recognised equivalent
- 2) Full UK Manual Driving Licence - Less than 6 points and held for more than 2 years
Experience
Essential
- 1) Minimum of 2 years Ambulance Service experience including dealing with vulnerable patients.
- 2) Experience working in primary care
- 2) Experience working in a small team
Background Checks
Essential
- 1) A current Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced check on the update service - if one is not held, one will be performed at your cost.
Basic Application Process
Essential
- Be able to complete all requested information in the timeframe set. - Failure to do so will result in the application being removed.
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.
