Emergency Care Assistant (ECA) - Poole

Job summaryBristol Ambulance EMS is currently seeking to fill a number of vacancies for Qualified Emergency Care Assistants (ECA's).We are looking for candidates who are committed to delivering excellent pre-hospital care. You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills working within a team; with a professional approach, working well under pressure. Main duties of the jobYou will carry out allocated operational duties in line 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.Responding to emergency and urgent calls, delivering high quality and effective pre-hospital care. This will include 999 emergencies, inter-hospital transport and a range of other business related activities. About usAt Bristol Ambulance Emergency Medical Services (BAEMS) we are committed to providing exceptional, reliable and expert patient centred ambulance care, for both Private and NHS Health Care providers. CQC Rating - OUTSTANDING, 2023Founded in the 1970s and operating from a modern, centrally located headquarters within easy reach of the motorway network. With a state-of-the-art control centre we are operational 24/7 365 days a year.We are proud to work with the NHS in routine acute or emergency transport provision and can respond rapidly and professionally to planned or urgent requests. We are helping the NHS to deliver high quality patient transport services in their local areas.What we offerOvertime available at time and a halfOpportunity for progressionAccess to training and CPD via our Pre-Hospital Care AcademyOpportunity to work on a number of specialist projectsFull uniformFree parkingStaff discountStaff benevolent fundGenerous annual leave entitlement4 on 4 off rotaJoining bonus 'Golden Handshake' when taking on a contracted positionJob description Job responsibilitiesTo 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.Responds to emergency and urgent calls, delivering high quality and effective pre-hospital care (within the scope of practice and competence of the individual) and transportation. This may (but not exclusively) include 999 emergencies, inter hospital transfers, urgent hospital admissions and other allocated responses commensurate with the role.Carry out assessment, care, treatment and transportation of patients as an operational practitioner, working in a variety of locations.Use appropriate advanced driving skills under blue light or normal conditions when responding or conveying the patients as required.Post-holders will initiate appropriate care and effective treatment of patients in pre-hospital environment, selecting and applying appropriate skills and equipment safely and within appropriate level of education, competence and scope of practice.Post-holders will present themselves for duty in accordance with 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 if flexibility is essential. It may be necessary for the post holder 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 focused on delivering the highest quality patient care, improving the working lives of all staff.Job description Job responsibilitiesTo 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.Responds to emergency and urgent calls, delivering high quality and effective pre-hospital care (within the scope of practice and competence of the individual) and transportation. This may (but not exclusively) include 999 emergencies, inter hospital transfers, urgent hospital admissions and other allocated responses commensurate with the role.Carry out assessment, care, treatment and transportation of patients as an operational practitioner, working in a variety of locations.Use appropriate advanced driving skills under blue light or normal conditions when responding or conveying the patients as required.Post-holders will initiate appropriate care and effective treatment of patients in pre-hospital environment, selecting and applying appropriate skills and equipment safely and within appropriate level of education, competence and scope of practice.Post-holders will present themselves for duty in accordance with 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 if flexibility is essential. It may be necessary for the post holder 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 focused on delivering the highest quality patient care, improving the working lives of all staff.Person Specification Experience Essential Experience in dealing with a range of age and social groups. Experience of working with the general public. Qualifications Essential Blue Light Driving (CERAD or recognised equivalent). FREC 4 or recognised ECA qualification Desirable Clean Driving licence Person Specification Experience Essential Experience in dealing with a range of age and social groups. Experience of working with the general public. Qualifications Essential Blue Light Driving (CERAD or recognised equivalent). FREC 4 or recognised ECA qualification Desirable Clean Driving licence Employer details Employer nameBristol Ambulance Address8 Thrush RoadPoole Dorset BH12 4PD Employer's website