Job summary
Are you the sort of driver whose passengers arrive calm and refreshed, almost unaware that they have been travelling? Do you take a pride in always being on hand to support colleagues with whatever is needed?
Adult Critical Care Transfer Service (ACCTS) Cymru is a road-based service developed to ensure the uninterrupted provision of critical care for adult patients requiring inter-facility transfer; for uplift of care and tertiary specialty input, planned repatriation back to their local facility and to support network-wide management of critical care capacity. ACCTS is commissioned to complement the existing EMRTS teams, who will continue to provide pre-hospital critical care and time-critical / aeromedical inter-facility transfers.
We are seeking to recruit critical care transfer assistants who will form a crucial part of our critical care transfer teams, taking on a combined driving and healthcare support worker role. As a current emergency ambulance driver with an interest in undertaking a varied role, you'll receive ongoing training in medical equipment preparedness and develop an active involvement at the bedside in the preparation of critically ill patients for safe transfer. As a vital member of a small team alongside a retrieval and transfer physician and practitioner, you'll support the team in all aspects of their work by ensuring that their needs and those of the patient are met at all times, by anticipation and preparedness as your experience grows.
Main duties of the job
This is a developmental role, commencing with undertaking operational, driving and maintenance duties, then expanding into an assistant role within the critical care transfer team as the individual develops knowledge and skills in this area.
Driving duties will include daily vehicle inspection and ensuring readiness for operations, with clear communications through the duty operational manager or critical care hub to swiftly report any defects or issues. The ability to plan an efficient and smooth journey between hospitals is important. Training for driving under emergency ('blue light') conditions will be provided if required in partnership with our colleagues at Welsh Ambulance Service.
Experience of critical care transfer in Wales has shown that employing an individual to drive the transfer vehicle who is also skilled and experienced in supporting the transfer team clinicians to manage and package patients prior to transfer increases service and network efficiency. Full training will be provided in this regard, with initial equipment and process familiarisation during induction, then ongoing training in the clinical setting under the supervision of the retrieval and transfer physician and practitioner.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery,with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Our bespoke critical care transfer vehicles will fall into category C1, so youll need a proven track record of handling vehicles (ideally ambulances) in this category, as well as an exemplary driving record.
Extensive experience of ambulance operations and equipment is also essential.
An understanding of the interplay of technical and non-technical skills complements the critical care transfer assistant skillset. The successful applicant will clearly demonstrate how they actively incorporate non-technical skills, also referred to as human factors, into their day-to-day practice. The transfer environment is potentially hazardous, even for an experienced team who regularly work and train together within a well-designed system; stress, fatigue, motion and increased background noise are unavoidable factors which can contribute to impaired decision making and increased risk to patient safety.
If this role within a developing service sound like its is for you, then wed be delighted to hear from you. Informal telephone / Teams discussions prior to submitting an application are very welcome.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Our bespoke critical care transfer vehicles will fall into category C1, so youll need a proven track record of handling vehicles (ideally ambulances) in this category, as well as an exemplary driving record.
Extensive experience of ambulance operations and equipment is also essential.
An understanding of the interplay of technical and non-technical skills complements the critical care transfer assistant skillset. The successful applicant will clearly demonstrate how they actively incorporate non-technical skills, also referred to as human factors, into their day-to-day practice. The transfer environment is potentially hazardous, even for an experienced team who regularly work and train together within a well-designed system; stress, fatigue, motion and increased background noise are unavoidable factors which can contribute to impaired decision making and increased risk to patient safety.
If this role within a developing service sound like its is for you, then wed be delighted to hear from you. Informal telephone / Teams discussions prior to submitting an application are very welcome.
Person Specification
Registration and Eligibility
Essential
- DBS clearance
- Eligible to work in the UK
Qualifications
Essential
- Full UK driving licence including category C/C1
- Maximum of 3 penalty points
- AACE endorsed NHS ambulance service emergency driver training: IHCD, BTEC or Level 3 CERAD
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable previous experience of driving category C/C1 vehicles
- Previous experience of ambulance service work in a public, private or third (voluntary) sector capacity
- Familiarity with and competence in operating ambulance and patient handling equipment
- Knowledge and understanding of the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers in Wales *
Desirable
- Previous experience in the hospital or healthcare environment
- Knowledge of the fundamentals aspects of care and the importance of the promotion of health and wellbeing
Personal Attributes, Communication and Team Working
Essential
- Ability to work under pressure and in emotive situations
Desirable
Person Specification
Registration and Eligibility
Essential
- DBS clearance
- Eligible to work in the UK
Qualifications
Essential
- Full UK driving licence including category C/C1
- Maximum of 3 penalty points
- AACE endorsed NHS ambulance service emergency driver training: IHCD, BTEC or Level 3 CERAD
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable previous experience of driving category C/C1 vehicles
- Previous experience of ambulance service work in a public, private or third (voluntary) sector capacity
- Familiarity with and competence in operating ambulance and patient handling equipment
- Knowledge and understanding of the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers in Wales *
Desirable
- Previous experience in the hospital or healthcare environment
- Knowledge of the fundamentals aspects of care and the importance of the promotion of health and wellbeing
Personal Attributes, Communication and Team Working
Essential
- Ability to work under pressure and in emotive situations
Desirable
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.
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.
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).
