Job Summary
We’re currently looking for experienced qualified Emergency Medical Technicians to work out of our Cheshire and Merseyside North Sector (Liverpool). This is a permanent contract and hours will consist of shift work.
To assist in the delivery of high quality and effective pre-hospital clinical care and patient transportation, responding to 999 emergencies, inter-hospital transfers, urgent hospital admissions and other allocated patient interventions commensurate with the role and responsibilities.
To use advanced driving skills under blue light and normal traffic conditions to respond to and transport emergency and routine calls as required.
Working as a crew or solo, you will initiate appropriate care and effective treatment to patients in both hospital and pre-hospital environment, selecting and applying appropriate skills and equipment safely and within appropriate level of training, competency and scope of practice.
Main duties of the job
You must have an IHCD technician award, an Associate Ambulance Practitioner (AAP) qualification or equivalent with recent experience working in an ambulance technician or equivalent role in an NHS ambulance service to apply for this role.
Any person with a drink driving conviction in the last five years (whether or not spent) and/or more than 6 points on their licence will not be considered for the role.
About us
North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust provides 24 hour, 365 days a year accident and emergency services to those in need of emergency medical treatment and transport.
Our highly skilled staff provide life-saving care to patients in the community and take people to hospital or a place of care if needed.We also provide non-emergency patient transport services for those patients who require non-emergency transport to and from hospital and who are unable to travel unaided because of their medical condition or clinical need.
Alongside the other emergency services, we also work to ensure the safety of the public and treatment of patients in the event of a major incident.
We also deliver the NHS 111 service in the North West. NHS 111 replaced NHS Direct in 2013. This service was introduced to make it easier for people to access local NHS healthcare services in England. It provides non-emergency medical help fast, and is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum of 4 GCSEs (or equivalent qualifications / experience in the Ambulance Service) at Grade C or above one of which must be either English, Maths or science related.
- IHCD technician award, an Associate Ambulance Practitioner (AAP) qualification or equivalent with recent experience working in an ambulance technician or equivalent role in an NHS ambulance service
Knowledge / Experience/ Skills / Abilities
Essential
- Hold a valid EU Driving License (No more than 3 endorsement points. In exceptional circumstances a maximum of 6 points may be considered)
- Full C1 Category entitlement (although funding will be available to those who hold a provisional C1)
- Good verbal, listening and written communication skills
- Able to communicate across wide demographic boundaries in an appropriate manner
- Displays good interpersonal skills
- Demonstrate the ability and commitment to providing high quality patient care, appropriate to patient needs
- Able to operate all appropriate information systems in an efficient and effective manner relevant to this post
- Able to operate all equipment safely and in accordance with Trust policy, procedures and protocols
- Respects and applies patient confidentiality at all times
- Displays good diplomatic skills, is tactful and discreet
- Good organisational skills, is able to identify priority pathways and act effectively under pressure
- Able to produce accurate records in accordance with Trust policy
- Able to assimilate information and skills through training or personal development, and to apply these practically in the working environment
- Able to evidence a commitment to personal quality standards
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Is self motivated with ability to work within occupational guidelines
- Displays excellent attention to detail
- Maintains a flexible and proactive approach to work
- Demonstrate a commitment to team working
- Confident and assertive but approachable
- Adaptability – especially in a changing environment
- Professional demeanour
- Sets high personal standards
Other
Essential
- Flexible working hours – working on a 24 roster
- Physically fit – is able to undertake the manual handling of patients and equipment using appropriate equipment
- Good attendance record
- Demonstrates a commitment to the Trusts equal opportunity and diversity policies and can demonstrate their incorporation into personal practice
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).
Closing Date: 21 October 2024
