Job summary
Salary
£20,176 PA (pro rata for part time)
CIPHER Medical is a fast paced and dynamic provider of health care and clinical education.
Services include:
Operational 999 support to the NHS, Patient Transport Services and Event Medical support. Your role will be supporting our Patient Transport Service.
You will be an Ambulance Care Assistant (ACA), working on our Patient Transport Services (PTS) on our non-emergency ambulances.
You will be joining an experienced team with an excellent reputation for providing high-quality services, so you will be a consummate professional and demonstrate the values of CIPHER Medical in order to continue to assist us to achieve our goal of "Delivering Clinical Care and Education with Distinction"
- Respect & Dignity
- Openness and Accountability
- Everything Counts
- Pride
Please note: Job advert may be closed sooner depending upon volume of applications received.
Main duties of the job
Undertake the full range of ACA duties in line with CIPHER Medical's policies.
Safely transporting patients from home or hospital settings in PTS Ambulances and vehicles, working alone or as part of a double crew
Ensuring the health, safety and welfare of patients and colleagues
Aware of safeguarding issues and reporting procedures as per CIPHER Medical's policies
Completing vehicle daily inspections
Appropriate use of dispatch software
Please note this role will be subject to pre-employment checks.
Interviews will be held on Friday 23rd September and Monday 26th September.
About us
Vision Statement:
CIPHER Medical will work together as a team in the spirit of collaboration, teamwork and a drive for excellence. By working on behalf of our clients and partners we aim to positively impact all the lives we touch. We aim to grow in scope at all levels taking the whole team with us always. By providing high quality people, equipment and standards we will deliver high quality care.
Mission Statement:
CIPHER Medical aims to provide a safe and effective service which centres on patient care. This will be supported by a holistic organisational approach in which exceptional clinical standards and improved patient care form the corner stone of our ethos. We aim to excel above standards and believe in improving care by involving patients, staff and management in decisions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Salary
£20,176
Location
North East England
CIPHER Base Stockton on Tees
Accountable To
Head of Dispatch & PTS
Responsible For
Safe transport and care of patients and colleagues.
Responsibilities Summary
- Vehicles safe for operational duties including IPC policy is adhered to.
- Safe transport or patients in non-emergency driving conditions.
- To adopt the CIPHER Medical core values, fulfilling our vision and mission statements.
Core Responsibilities
- Undertake the full range of ACA duties in line with CIPHER Medical's policies.
- Safe moving and handling techniques
- Safe use of AED
- Basic airway management
- Ensures health, safety and welfare of patients and colleagues
- Is aware of safeguarding issues and reporting procedures as per CIPHER Medicals policies
- Completes vehicle daily inspections
- Documentation and Record Keeping
- Ensure the sharing of information is always done in compliance with information governance procedures.
- Communicate effectively adapting communication style accordingly in order to overcome barriers. This includes internal and external communications.
- Drive relevant vehicle types operated by CIPHER Medical, that you are trained in.
- Carry out vehicle and equipment inspections.
- In line with the CIPHER Medicals policy maintain appropriate standards of cleanliness of vehicles, equipment and station, completing documentation as required.
- Complete statutory and mandatory training and undertake CPD
- At all times exhibit standards of personal and professional conduct and performance
Job description
Job responsibilities
Salary
£20,176
Location
North East England
CIPHER Base Stockton on Tees
Accountable To
Head of Dispatch & PTS
Responsible For
Safe transport and care of patients and colleagues.
Responsibilities Summary
- Vehicles safe for operational duties including IPC policy is adhered to.
- Safe transport or patients in non-emergency driving conditions.
- To adopt the CIPHER Medical core values, fulfilling our vision and mission statements.
Core Responsibilities
- Undertake the full range of ACA duties in line with CIPHER Medical's policies.
- Safe moving and handling techniques
- Safe use of AED
- Basic airway management
- Ensures health, safety and welfare of patients and colleagues
- Is aware of safeguarding issues and reporting procedures as per CIPHER Medicals policies
- Completes vehicle daily inspections
- Documentation and Record Keeping
- Ensure the sharing of information is always done in compliance with information governance procedures.
- Communicate effectively adapting communication style accordingly in order to overcome barriers. This includes internal and external communications.
- Drive relevant vehicle types operated by CIPHER Medical, that you are trained in.
- Carry out vehicle and equipment inspections.
- In line with the CIPHER Medicals policy maintain appropriate standards of cleanliness of vehicles, equipment and station, completing documentation as required.
- Complete statutory and mandatory training and undertake CPD
- At all times exhibit standards of personal and professional conduct and performance
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant knowledge, Skill or Qualification
- Full UK Driving Licence, held for 12 months or more (no more than 6 penalty points)
- Aged 21 or over (for insurances purposes)
- References from 2 previous (or current) employers
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with flexibility to adapt to varying situations
- Excellent team working skills
Desirable
- Current 'Extended 3-day First Aid At Work' Qualification or FREC3 Qualification
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant knowledge, Skill or Qualification
- Full UK Driving Licence, held for 12 months or more (no more than 6 penalty points)
- Aged 21 or over (for insurances purposes)
- References from 2 previous (or current) employers
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with flexibility to adapt to varying situations
- Excellent team working skills
Desirable
- Current 'Extended 3-day First Aid At Work' Qualification or FREC3 Qualification
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).
