Job summary
Please note; this is not a training post. Applicants must have minimum of 6 months Emergency Ambulance experience.
CIPHER Medical have an exciting opportunity for Qualified Emergency Care Assistants to join our growing team.
As an independent provider of ambulance services, event medical cover, healthcare services and training, we recognise that our biggest asset is our People. We value those around us as we work together in the spirit of collaboration, teamwork and a drive for excellence.
Main duties of the job
As an Emergency Care Assistant, you will be working as part of a Double Crewed Ambulance responding to 999 calls and facilitating emergency transfers. We're keen to hear from candidates with excellent communication skills, with great teamwork abilities and a passion to deliver high quality patient care. You should be a highly motivated individual, able to work as part of a team and under supervision, with excellent interpersonal skills. Prior experience in this role is essential.
About us
Working for us;
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.
Our People benefit from;
- 224 hours of annual leave (full time equivalent)
- Company pension scheme
- Training and development opportunities
- A positive and friendly working environment
- Opportunities to work overtime on Events and within other departments.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role;
- Supporting Paramedics and other medical professionals in ensuring the efficient operation of our frontline support.
- Carry out blue light response driving, responding to emergency calls
- Ensure the prompt, legible and accurate completion of all patient records and incident forms.
- Record baseline observations and communicate them to lead clinician.
- Safe use of AED
- Ensures health, safety and welfare of patients and colleagues
- Completing vehicle daily inspections, ensure that the ambulance consumables are stocked before every shift and checking all equipment is in operational readiness.
- Appropriate use of airwaves radios and equipment (terrafix)
- At all times exhibit standards of personal and professional conduct and performance.
The person;
- Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
- Excellent team working skills.
- Full UK manual driving licence, (no more than 3 penalty points)
- Flexibility and a willingness to learn.
- A positive, caring attitude with the ability to show empathy.
Interviews are anticipated to be held in week commencing 2nd October 2023.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role;
- Supporting Paramedics and other medical professionals in ensuring the efficient operation of our frontline support.
- Carry out blue light response driving, responding to emergency calls
- Ensure the prompt, legible and accurate completion of all patient records and incident forms.
- Record baseline observations and communicate them to lead clinician.
- Safe use of AED
- Ensures health, safety and welfare of patients and colleagues
- Completing vehicle daily inspections, ensure that the ambulance consumables are stocked before every shift and checking all equipment is in operational readiness.
- Appropriate use of airwaves radios and equipment (terrafix)
- At all times exhibit standards of personal and professional conduct and performance.
The person;
- Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
- Excellent team working skills.
- Full UK manual driving licence, (no more than 3 penalty points)
- Flexibility and a willingness to learn.
- A positive, caring attitude with the ability to show empathy.
Interviews are anticipated to be held in week commencing 2nd October 2023.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full UK Driving Licence (No more than 6 penalty points)
- Blue Light Emergency Driving qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience working on front line emergency ambulances
Person specification
Essential
- Excellent clinical skills and the confidence to demonstrate them
- Flexibility to adapt to varying situations
- Excellent team working skills
- Good interpersonal skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full UK Driving Licence (No more than 6 penalty points)
- Blue Light Emergency Driving qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience working on front line emergency ambulances
Person specification
Essential
- Excellent clinical skills and the confidence to demonstrate them
- Flexibility to adapt to varying situations
- Excellent team working skills
- Good interpersonal skills
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.
