Emergency Care Assistant - Kings Trust

Role description

Job summary

Get started with the South Western Ambulance Services in partnership with the King's Trust.

This opportunity is for a three-day career access course based in Bristol, starting on the 29th of September, in partnership with King's Trust.

As an Emergency Care Assistant (ECA) you will carry out essential 999 emergency care for people in your community, such as treating wounds and fractures, controlling severe bleeding, attending the birth of a baby or a road traffic collision, all under the direct supervision of a clinician.

Based at a local ambulance station within the BNSSG County as part of a team, you will work shifts, going out in all weathers at all hours, sometimes working in difficult conditions.

By attending this course, you will:

• Learn more about South West Ambulance Service and what we are looking for
• Learn about the recruitment process
• Cover sector based awareness, interview skills, cv support and preparation for the assessment day
• Get additional support through the recruitment process
• Be guaranteed an assessment space in October.

For more information about this course or the roles on offer, sign up and a member of the team will be in touch.

Requirements to be eligible for this program:

• You must be based in the UK and have the right to work
• You must be 18-30-years-old
• Hold a UK driving licence

Please use the link below to find more information on the King's Trust: https://sectors.kingstrust.org.uk

Main duties of the job

To provide a continuous duty of care to patients, both clinically and personally. With the assistance of other front-line clinicians and under the level of training and competency of this role. Ensuring an appropriate level of monitoring and treatment is maintained and continued until the patient is either discharged or transferred to the care of another healthcare professional. Recording patient information, in accordance with Trust procedure, and delivering a clear and detailed handover.

Driving all types of approved ambulance vehicles under normal and Emergency (Blue light) conditions, whilst transporting patients or attending incidents.

Carry out general vehicle checks at the start of and during each shift, to ensure the readiness of the vehicle and communications equipment to respond as required.

About us

Working for us is an experience like no other. We provide emergency and urgent care, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, operating across the largest ambulance region in England and responding to an average of 2,650 incidents every day.

We remain committed to ensuring that we provide the best possible care for all our patients, which is reflected in our new five-year strategy which has continually improving patient care at its very core.

The role is based in Exeter, a growing city with sporting communities, dynamic events, friendly festivals and excellent national and international transport links.

If you embody our values of one team, compassionate and innovative and are looking to make a real difference to peoples' lives, then we would love to hear from you.

In return we will equip you with the skills and resources you need to thrive in your role.

You will have opportunities to progress to roles across the Trust and enjoy continuous professional development.

Benefits

• Competitive NHS salary
• A standard working week of 37.5 hours
• Holiday entitlements of 27 days per year, plus general and public holidays, rising to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
• Pay enhancements for out of hours, shift and overtime working
• Generous Pension Scheme
• Career and salary progression
• Car leasing scheme
• Free parking across Trust sites
• Staff networks
• Wide range of discounts from various organisations across the UK

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Employer details

Employer name

South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

Address

North Bristol Operations Centre

Bristol

BS34 7QH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.swast.nhs.uk

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