Job type
PermanentLocation
SouthamptonWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Allied Health / HssIndustry
Healthcare & MedicalPay
28000-29350
Emergency Care Assistants Needed - Southampton
HAYS DO NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP AND EMERGENCY CARE ASSISTANTS MUST HAVE FREC4 AND BLUE LIGHT CERTIFICATE
Job Title: Emergency Care Assistant
Location: Southampton and Portsmouth
About Us:
We are a rapidly growing organization dedicated to delivering exceptional standards of care. Founded in 2015, we are a clinically led team committed to excellence in patient care. Our operations span large-scale event medical cover, 24/7 ambulance services, and comprehensive medical education. With a new Education Centre and state-of-the-art headquarters launched in 2023, we are poised for further growth.
The Role:
We are seeking hard-working and driven Emergency Care Assistants to join our team. This position offers the opportunity to work in diverse service environments, enhancing your professional and clinical development. You will support our registered healthcare professionals in delivering high-quality, compassionate care across various situations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Respond to emergency and non-emergency calls, providing essential care.
- Carry out first aid and minor treatments, assisting in urgent and emergency care.
- Conduct routine patient transport services, GP admissions, and inter-facility transfers.
- Utilize advanced driving skills for medical emergencies and ensure patient safety during transfers.
- Complete thorough handover reports and maintain accurate patient treatment records.
- Perform equipment checks to guarantee the operational readiness of ambulances.
Clinical Support Duties:
- Deliver high-quality patient care within your scope of practice.
- Maintain patient confidentiality and ensure lawful processing of personal data.
- Assist in the assessment, monitoring, and treatment of patients.
- Complete patient documentation with precision.
What You’ll Need to Succeed:
- A minimum of one of the following certifications:
- Qualsafe FREC 4 Certification
- Level 3 Diploma in Ambulance Emergency and Urgent Care Support
- A full UK driving license with a maximum of 3 penalty points and no disqualifications within the last 5 years.
- An Emergency Driving Certificate.
- Current experience in NHS frontline services and knowledge of clinical guidelines.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to prioritize and act under pressure.
- Physical fitness to undertake the demands of the role.
Why Join Us?
You will be part of a dedicated team that values professionalism and compassion in every engagement. We offer flexible working hours, opportunities for ongoing professional development, and a supportive work environment that encourages growth and excellence.
Application Process:
If you are ready to make a difference in the community and uphold our ethos of high-quality care, we want to hear from you! Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and motivation for applying.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
For more detailed information, or to view other vacancies with this organisation, please visit our dedicated recruitment website https://webmicrosites.hays.co.uk/web/enhanced-care-services
