Job responsibilities
Successful applicants will embark on a 2-year apprenticeship scheme.
Initially staff will attend a 6 week clinical education block followed by
clinical placement on Patient Support vehicles in the south west. Staff will
then undertake a 4 week emergency driving course allowing them to start working
on Emergency ambulances following on road reviews and mentorship. Staff will
have regular assessments and reviews to ensure the highest clinical and driving
standards. Certification is released upon completion of the 2 year programme
and dependant on the successful completion of all assessments and educational
reviews.
Main Purpose of Role
Attend case of
accident and sudden illness and respond to urgent, special and planned patient
transfer requests
To use advanced driving skills under blue light and normal traffic
conditions to respond to emergency and routine calls as required.
To assist a qualified practitioner in the delivery of high quality and
effective clinical and personal care and the transportation of patients,
selecting and applying appropriate equipment and skills in line with the scope
of practice, training prospectus and associated training.
To operate Patient Support Vehicles and deliver a low acuity service to
patients requiring urgent admission to acute care, or transfer to a higher
level of care.
To carry out
allocated operational duties commensurate with the role and responsibilities,
supporting the provision of clinical,
social and holistic care to patients in a pre-hospital environment, safely and
within appropriate level of training and competency
Post holders will present themselves for
duty in accordance with the Company dress code and in the uniform provided at
all times whilst on duty. They will
ensure that they are properly equipped at the start of each duty period.
A high degree of flexibility is
essential. It may be necessary for the postholder to move from one environment
to the other at short notice to provide cover as required.
They will at all times promote and
uphold the Vision and Values of the company and be focussed on delivering the
highest quality patient care, improving the working lives of all staff.
Main
Tasks and Responsibilities
1.1
To
ensure a continuous duty of care to patients, within the level of training and competency of this role,
ensuring an appropriate level of monitoring and treatment is maintained and
continued until the patient is either discharged or transferred to the care of
another healthcare professional.
1.2
To
ensure that a clear handover report is provided when the patient is handed into
the care of another health professional, this should record all pertinent
patient information, in accordance with Trust procedure and that the transfer
of patients into the care of others is conducted according to procedure.
1.3
Drive all types of approved
ambulance service vehicles under normal and emergency (blue light)
circumstances, in accordance with the laid down standards of the service and
within road traffic law, taking particular care of the vehicle, its occupants
and other road users.
1.4
Carry out general vehicle checks at
the start of and during each shift, to ensure the readiness of the vehicle and
communications equipment to respond as required. All defects, deficiencies and
accident damage must be reported in accordance with Trust procedures.
1.5 Ensure that vehicles are clean and
appropriately stocked and refuel them as required.
1.6 Maintain a competent working knowledge of
all medical and life support equipment carried on vehicles appropriate to the
required skill level and scope of practice.
1.7 Maintain competence in assisting a
qualified practitioner in the use of appropriate equipment in line with the
scope of practice and associated training
1.8 Ensure that all procedures used within the
scope of practice are consistent with and promote good infection control
1.9 Ensure that required equipment is stored,
transported and cared for so that they are always in good working order
1.10 Comply with basic scene safety checks and
the associated basic risk assessments, working with other healthcare or
emergency services staff
1.11 Support qualified practitioners as directed,
in the provision of high quality care
1.12 Observe patient vital signs using skills and
equipment relevant to scope of practice as directed and reporting any changes
to the qualified clinician
1.13 Provide and take relevant information from
carers or others at any scene, reporting to qualified practitioner, health care
professionals, hospital or other relevant agencies as required
1.14 Complete appropriate and clear documentation
relating to patients attended, work and journeys undertaken in accordance with
Trust policies and protocols.
1.15 Maintain a working knowledge of and operate
all required types of communication equipment (including radio, telephone and
MDTs) in accordance with Trust protocols to convey accurate information about
emergency and routine work and patient information to NHS staff and those from
other services as appropriate.
1.16 Maintain regular communication with
ambulance control to register updates regarding cancellation and mobility
requirements
1.17 Be flexible in attitude to meet the
constantly changing nature of care and service delivery
1.18 Be smart in appearance and courteous at all
times to convey a high level of confidence to the public
1.19 Work with others and use available equipment
to ensure the safe manual handling and movement of patients
1.20 Promote Equality & Diversity and a non
discriminatory culture
1.21 Identify and take action when other peoples
behaviour undermines Equality and Diversity.
1.22 To treat everyone with whom you come into
contact, with dignity and respect
1.23 Comply with all Trust policies and
procedures as they apply to the post.
1.24 Monitor quality of own work to ensure that
the required standards of performance are met.
1.25 Maintain a
professional attitude and public image at all times.
1.26 Exercise high levels of courtesy and
communication with patients and the public to ensure that clear information is
conveyed, maintaining patient confidentiality at all times.
1.27 Listen to
comments from key stakeholders (managers, staff etc) and fed back to clinicians
or managers as appropriate in order to develop ways in which the service can be
improved.
1.28 Good
working relationships must be maintained with - qualified
practitioners, Emergency control staff, line managers, other healthcare staff,
other emergency services staff and public
and patient representatives
1.29 Clean and maintain proper care of any
equipment, vehicles and uniform provided by Bristol Ambulance in accordance
with current infection control procedures.
1.30 Take responsibility for patients money,
valuables and property whilst they are in the care of Bristol Ambulance
1.31 Because
of the nature of the work, this post is exempt from the provision (42) of the
rehabilitation of offenders act 1974 (Exemptions) order 1975.
1.32 Undertake learning to ensure that own
knowledge and skills are maintained at the required level.
1.33 Participate in regular personal development
reviews
1.34 Undertake
required learning and ensure that this is put into practice
Health
and Safety
The post holder would be required to
discharge responsibilities as laid down in the Company Policy for Health and
Safety Organisation. In particular all employees must;
Take
care of their own Health and Safety and that of any other person who may be
affected by their acts or omissions.
Comply
with the safe systems of work and the Health and Safety information,
instruction, training and supervision provided by the Company.
Attend
Health and Safety training sessions.
Use,
as required, all personal protective clothing, specified safe systems of work
equipment, etc. provided by the employer.
Report
and record any unsafe practices, or workplace hazards. Ensure all incidents are
promptly recorded in accordance with the Services accident/incident policy.
Promote
and encourage health and safe working within the Company.
