Job Description
Job overview
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
Those applicants who have an IHCD technician award, an Associate Ambulance Practitioner (AAP) qualification or equivalent will be eligible to apply.
Maximum weight of the post holder to be no more than 120kg as assessed by the Trust Occupational Health provider. (This limit equates to approximately 18 stone 12 lbs. and reflects the manufacturers vehicle cab safe seat weight limit)
The successful applicant must hold a valid C1 driving licence.
Any person with a drink driving conviction in the last five years (whether or not spent) will not be considered for the role.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please ensure you read the Job description and Person Specification attached to the advert in full before applying.
NWAS reserve the right to close this advert earlier than the date specified, should a sufficient number of applications be received.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
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 experience working in an ambulance technician or equivalent role in an ambulance service.
Knowledge / Experience/ Skills / Abilities
Essential criteria
Hold a valid EU Driving License (No more than 3 endorsement points. In exceptional circumstances a maximum of 6 points may be considered)
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
Desirable criteria
Previous experience of working in a customer facing environment.
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
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
Desirable criteria
Shows a willingness to undertake further training