Emergency Care Assistant

Emergency Care Assistant Needed - Southampton/PortsmouthYour new company Enhanced Care Services is a rapidly developing organisation with a clear ethos of delivering high-quality standards of care and is seeking hard-workingand driven candidates who are keen to continue our strive for excellence. Founded in 2015, ECS has developed into a highly regarded, clinically led organisation with excellent standards and a focus on patient care.Having initially delivered enhanced and critical care to a range of events, ECS now oversees the medical cover to a range of large-scale events each year, whilst also operating 24/7 frontline ambulance and clinical services and providing medical education at all levels. 2023 has seen ECS launch a brand-new Education Centre and expand its provision to include both undergraduate and postgraduate education programmes. 2023 has seen ECS open a brand-new HQ - look at our new facilities.We are currently looking for Emergency Care Assistants within the Southampton and Portsmouth area.Your new role This job will give you exposure to a variety of service environments that will contribute to your professional and clinical development. You will work alongside our registered healthcare professionals providing crucial support. You will be required to carry out first aid and minor treatments, through to assisting with urgent and emergency care and treat patients within a defined scope of practice.Part of your job will see you responding to emergency and non-emergency situations whilst delivering high quality, professional and compassionate care. You may be required to undertake routine Patient Transport Services, Urgent Care GP Admissions, Inter-facility transfers or respond to emergency 999 calls as part of a Double Emergency Care Assistant or Paramedic crew. You will display the organisation's values and professionalism in all engagements.Operational DeliveryUse your advanced driving skills to respond to medical emergenciesSafely transfer patients to and from ambulances, using specialist equipment and manual handling skillsWork alongside other clinicians responding to a range of ambulance activitiesComplete thorough handover reports and record all patient treatment informationCarry out maintenance and equipment checks of ambulances to ensure they are safe for operational useClinical SupportAs a clinician, you will be expected to deliver high quality patient care across a range of operational activity.Operate within the scope of practice and ensure high quality, appropriate patient contact and documentation.Treat patients with respect and dignity and maintain confidentiality in relation to personal data, ensuring it is processed lawfully.Assist with the assessment, monitoring and treatment of patientsDeliver first aid and minor treatmentComplete handover reports and record all patient informationWhat you'll need to succeed In order to be successful in this role, you will be required to have - A minimum of one of the following certificatesBlue Light CertificateYou must also have both the below for the droving requirements of the roleA full UK licence with a maximum of 3 penalty points and no disqualifications within the last 5 yearsAn Emergency Driving certificateYou will have current experience working in the NHS frontline, evidence of professional development and excellent knowledge of the clinical guidelines and codes of conduct required for the role.You will be physically fit and be able to undertake the physical aspects of the role, demonstrate interpersonal communication and social skills and ability to prioritise workload and act under pressure.This role requires you to be flexible with hours of work, be able to support a 24 hour shift pattern, be committed to completing an enhanced DBS clearance and a commitment to the completion of the training days provided.What you'll get in return Enhanced Care Services offers tremendous opportunities for healthcare professionals through a variety of roles. We encourage the development of our team for professional growth and clinical progression through the passion our team has for medicine. We believe that providing a supportive environment for our clinicians allows them to flourish.Secure contracted activityCompetitive salary of £26,312.00 per annum (Pro Rata) plus unsocial hours payments.Individual self-directed annual study budget for all rolesPay protection in the event of sickness and death in service benefit.16 hours of funded essential education for all ambulance clinicians and monthly CPD sessions run by our multidisciplinary Education FacultyBespoke, modern ambulances that are less than 5 years old, all fully equipped to a high standard and made ready and maintained by our dedicated Make Ready team.Opportunities to work across all operational activities as part of your core contracted hours with a desire to move to 50/50 frontline working for those who wish to by the end of 2024.Access to senior leadership and senior clinicians to support you meet your work aspirations.Self-rostering within agreed 4 on 4 off roster plan and flexible working options, including part time/job share opportunities.224 hours of annual leave (inc. bank holidays)Opportunity to work across a range of operational activity and work within multi-disciplinary teams.Gain experience across a breadth of clinical presentations and managementWork for an organisation where education is prioritised.Regular team training daysDiscounted coursesPersonal study budgets for all employeesMonthly free CPD sessionsWhat you need to do nowWhat you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.