About this role
Job summary
The Care Plus Group Patient and Events Medical Services has two discrete elements.
The safe transportation of medical well patients for the sole purpose of transporting individuals for discharge from hospital, or from community facilities for example, care home or home to hospice or attendance for Out-Patients Appointment.Provides a community response provision to falls that are criteria levels 1 and 2.
The second element is to provide event management services providing both First Aid support or Medical services for a range of events, including festivals, concerts sporting event and other community events.
We have a full team with a vast range of experience in successfully delivering medical cover at events across the country and our team ranges from First Responders up to Doctors and Practitioners.
The service also supports with the delivery of training in relation to first response emergency care for internal and external participants.
Main duties of the job
Job title: Bank Ambulance Technician
Department: Patient and Events Medical Services
Hours: Bank, as and when required
Salary: Range 5 point 18 £30,285 pro rata, per annum. Fixed salary.
An opportunity has arisen to join CPG in the role of Ambulance Technician for our Event and Patient Transport service.
You will:
Be responsible for the assessment, treatment, diagnosis, and administering of medicines, managing, discharging and referring patients in a range of urgent, emergency and critical out of hospital settings, which may include but not limited to ambulances, single response vehicles (SRV. Provide ad hoc training and supervision for junior staff ie first responders when on shift. Be responsible for ensuring all Health and Safety regulations and Road Traffic legislations are adhered to in relation to transportation and vehicle safety including using advanced driving skills under blue light for emergency response.
In return you will be part of a developing service in line with the wider emergency and urgent care agenda, have access to training and a flexible approach to work. You will receive ongoing support and development.
About us
Care Plus Group is an employee owned Social Enterprise, established in 2011 to deliver NHS community health and social care services and employ over 800 people. A key feature of our organisation is the positive culture we have developed which is based on valuing, trusting, engagement, and involvement of our staff.
We consistently deliver high quality innovative services across NE Lincolnshire, reflected in an ongoing above 95% customer satisfaction feedback. Our services have received national recognition/commendations and Awards including winning a national HSJ award in November 2021. We hold the highest possible standard of ISO accreditation and are committed to reducing our carbon footprint.
We offer excellent terms and conditions including optional membership to a contributory pension scheme, Independent Provider closed access to the NHS pension scheme, lease cars, a full induction programme and an extensive range of CPD/development opportunities. We recognise continuous service from partner Health and Care organisations for the purposes of annual leave entitlement.
We are a supportive employer and operate in a way which supports family friendly and flexible working. CPG is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding the welfare of vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria.
Job description Job responsibilities
The job description is attached as a separate document with the person specification, please refer to this for more information.
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Person Specification
Experience Essential
Full UK driving licence with Full C1 category with 2 years driving experience Recent experience of driving within the local and surrounding area Experience of involvement and caring for people in a health or social care environment Experience of dealing with people in difficult and challenging circumstances applying customer care
Skills & Knowledge Essential
Ability to drive safely and within road traffic legislation requirements Good geographical knowledge of local area of responsibility Ability to work to departmental procedures and where appropriate on own initiative Ability to keep legible and accurate records Effective customer care skills Effective communication skills Ability to build positive inter-personal relationships with a range of different people e.g. service users, carers, work colleagues Effective team working Ability to demonstrate an empathetic approach Knowledge of Health and Safety Regulations Knowledge of Safeguarding and MCA Knowledge of system one Ability to support service users Ability to lift and move equipment e.g. wheelchairs Understanding of confidentiality and data protection
Desirable
Understanding of CQC requirements
Other Essential
Ability to demonstrate commitment to CPG core values Ability to work flexibly with regard to working hours/arrangements in order to meet the needs of the service. Ability to safely use a range of moving and handling equipment i.e. moving and handling, push/pulling wheelchairs
Qualifications Essential
C1 driving entitlement BTEC level 3 in Ambulance Aid (or IHCD Ambulance Aid Award) or FREC level 5 Advanced driving skills (Blue light qualification) Evidence of ongoing personal development within the last 5 years
Desirable
P.C.V driving licence with manual transmission entitlement Moving and Handling Certificate or willingness to undertake and complete
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name Care Plus Group
Address CPG Westgate Park
Charlton Street
Grimsby
DN31 1SQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.careplusgroup.org/ (Opens in a new tab)