Job summary
OSR Medical Ambulance Service is seeking compassionate, caring and committed individuals to join our dedicated team on full time working shifts , based in Manchester and our York station.
The primary role of all our staff is to provide the safe and timely assessment, treatment and transportation of patients to the appropriate destination in a professional and caring manner. At OSR Medical we pride ourselves in providing a market leading service in all aspects of pre-hospital care.
Main duties of the job
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.
2.Carry out vehicle and equipment checks to ensure the readiness of the vehicle, equipment and consumables to respond as required.
3.Be aware and sensitive of the patients condition and report any matters of concern.
4.Actively participate in cleaning routines to ensure that infection prevention and control standards are adhered to.
5.To document relevant information from a number of sources and ensure clear and legible information is on the PRF.
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.
8.Take clinical responsibility when working as the senior clinician as part of a crew.
10.Playing your part in growing a first class working environment, treating all colleagues as equals and working together as a team.
11.Wear the company uniform with pride, ensuring that yourself and those around you positively represent the company and our partnership agencies.
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 management.
About us
OSR Medical Ambulance Service is a independent professional ambulance service providing high quality care to patients, making a difference everyday in emergency and non-emergency situations.
As a CQC registered independent ambulance service and to protect our vulnerable patients, we need to ensure we employ fit and proper persons as per the regulations. Therefore any applicant will need to complete an interview and induction process, including a driving assessment.
Applicants will benefit from:
A pay higher than the NHS pay scale for the role, free monthly CPD, free annual BLS/ILS re-qualifications, 5.6 weeks holiday, 7% input to pension scheme, 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (Staff Counselling Service). If a successful applicant passes their probationary period, can be assisted with their C1 test.
To apply for the role you must be over 21 years old and hold a current, valid full UK Driving Licence with no more than 6 points. It would be an advantage to have a C1, but not essential.
A Level 4 certificate in First Response in Emergency Care (FREC) is essential. If you hold a FREC 3 Certificate, have 12 months experience we offer FREC 4 training paid through salary sacrifice.
Job description
Job responsibilities
An Emergency Care Assistant (ECA)responds to emergency calls alongside a paramedic, helping them to provide patients with potentially life-saving care and, where needed, getting patients to hospital. They attend every kind of accident and emergency, sometimes covering considerable distances, using expert emergency driving skills to get to the scene with the greatest speed as safely as possible.
Under the direct supervision of the paramedic, you'll carry out essential emergency care, such as:
- controlling severe bleeding
- treating wounds and fractures
- looking after patients with possible spinal injuries
You will use a defibrillator to resuscitate patients with heart failure and will be trained to give a range of different basic drugs.
ECAs have to respond to any emergency situation. Many emergencies are likely to be distressing and involve people who are badly hurt and severely traumatised. For example:
- road accidents with victims who have multiple severe injuries
- someone who has had a heart attack in a busy shopping centre
- an elderly person who has fallen down the stairs
- a case of domestic violence
- a very sick baby being moved to a specialist centre
ECAs take relevant information from carers or others at the scene who may be highly distressed or aggressive.
As well as driving emergency vehicles, ECAs check their vehicle at the start of and during each shift, to make sure they are clean, have fuel and are stocked with the right supplies. Other duties include completing paperwork and using communication equipment (radios and telephones) to speak to colleagues.
As well as working with paramedics, ECAs work with other members of the ambulance service, such as control room staff. They also work with doctors and with staff from the other emergency services, including the fire and rescue service and police.
Our ambulance service offers training for new ECAs, usually around six to nine weeks. This covers:
- moving and handling techniques
- emergency first aid
- basic patient skills
- safe driving techniques
Training includes practical assessments and written exams. Once you have passed these tests, you will be allocated a mentor.
Experience
We look for relevant work experience. Even where this is not specified, it would be an advantage if you have worked with elderly or disabled people, either in paid employment or voluntary work. First aid work would also be useful, such as volunteering with St John Ambulance or the British Red Cross.
Personal characteristics
An emergency care assistant needs to be:
- able to understand a situation quickly
- calm in stressful situations
- confident and reassuring
- resilient in dealing with other peoples strong emotions
- able to follow procedures
- able to work quickly and carefully
- able to work alone or in a team
- prepared to go into unknown or unpredictable situations
Skills required
An emergency care assistant needs:
- good communication skills
- good listening skills
- excellent driving skills
- organisational skills
- to be able to use equipment and machinery
Job description
Job responsibilities
An Emergency Care Assistant (ECA)responds to emergency calls alongside a paramedic, helping them to provide patients with potentially life-saving care and, where needed, getting patients to hospital. They attend every kind of accident and emergency, sometimes covering considerable distances, using expert emergency driving skills to get to the scene with the greatest speed as safely as possible.
Under the direct supervision of the paramedic, you'll carry out essential emergency care, such as:
- controlling severe bleeding
- treating wounds and fractures
- looking after patients with possible spinal injuries
You will use a defibrillator to resuscitate patients with heart failure and will be trained to give a range of different basic drugs.
ECAs have to respond to any emergency situation. Many emergencies are likely to be distressing and involve people who are badly hurt and severely traumatised. For example:
- road accidents with victims who have multiple severe injuries
- someone who has had a heart attack in a busy shopping centre
- an elderly person who has fallen down the stairs
- a case of domestic violence
- a very sick baby being moved to a specialist centre
ECAs take relevant information from carers or others at the scene who may be highly distressed or aggressive.
As well as driving emergency vehicles, ECAs check their vehicle at the start of and during each shift, to make sure they are clean, have fuel and are stocked with the right supplies. Other duties include completing paperwork and using communication equipment (radios and telephones) to speak to colleagues.
As well as working with paramedics, ECAs work with other members of the ambulance service, such as control room staff. They also work with doctors and with staff from the other emergency services, including the fire and rescue service and police.
Our ambulance service offers training for new ECAs, usually around six to nine weeks. This covers:
- moving and handling techniques
- emergency first aid
- basic patient skills
- safe driving techniques
Training includes practical assessments and written exams. Once you have passed these tests, you will be allocated a mentor.
Experience
We look for relevant work experience. Even where this is not specified, it would be an advantage if you have worked with elderly or disabled people, either in paid employment or voluntary work. First aid work would also be useful, such as volunteering with St John Ambulance or the British Red Cross.
Personal characteristics
An emergency care assistant needs to be:
- able to understand a situation quickly
- calm in stressful situations
- confident and reassuring
- resilient in dealing with other peoples strong emotions
- able to follow procedures
- able to work quickly and carefully
- able to work alone or in a team
- prepared to go into unknown or unpredictable situations
Skills required
An emergency care assistant needs:
- good communication skills
- good listening skills
- excellent driving skills
- organisational skills
- to be able to use equipment and machinery
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 4 Certificate in First Response in Emergency Care (FREC 4)
- Full UK Manual Driving Licence with less than 6 points
- Over the age of 21 for insurance purposes
- Previous experience in the healthcare sector
Desirable
- C1 entitlement on your driving licence.
Experience
Essential
- Experience in dealing with dementia
- Experience in dealing with vulnerable people
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 4 Certificate in First Response in Emergency Care (FREC 4)
- Full UK Manual Driving Licence with less than 6 points
- Over the age of 21 for insurance purposes
- Previous experience in the healthcare sector
Desirable
- C1 entitlement on your driving licence.
Experience
Essential
- Experience in dealing with dementia
- Experience in dealing with vulnerable people
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.
