About this role
Job summary
Based in one of the worlds busiest and most diverse cities, the London Ambulance Service offers a unique and dynamic career supporting people across all walks of London life.
As a qualified AAP (Assistant Ambulance Practitioner) or EMT (Emergency Medical Technician), you will provide highquality emergency and urgent care, assessing and treating patients at the scene, referring them to other healthcare providers, or transporting them safely to appropriate treatment centres when necessary.
Success in this role requires strong communication skills, the ability to perform effectively under pressure, and flexibility when responding to a wide range of patient needs. You will be expected to uphold the Trusts core values and behaviors while delivering excellent patient care.
Successful candidates will be placed onto a dedicated Overlay Roster for a minimum period of 12 months.
The Overlay Roster has been designed to support operational resilience across London and provides additional workforce capacity where demand is highest. As a result, the roster will contain a higher proportion of unsocial hours than standard operational rosters.
Applications to move from the Overlay Roster through flexible working or reasonable adjustment processes will be considered centrally and balanced against operational requirements at the time.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide emergency and urgent care to a wide range of patients, assessing and treating patients at the point of contact where appropriate, referring to other healthcare providers where necessary, and conveying patients safely to treatment centres, hospitals or emergency departments according to their clinical needs.
Working as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Assistant Ambulance Practitioner (AAP), the post holder will work independently and alongside an HCPC-registered Paramedic or other suitably qualified member of staff to provide high-quality, safe and effective clinical care, including patient transportation. All care will be delivered in accordance with UK Ambulance Services Clinical Practice Guidelines and service policies and procedures.
About us
Benefits to working for London Ambulance Service:
Competitive annual leave package
NHS Pension Scheme
Emergency service discount
Funding for C1 theory & practical test
Access to comprehensive welfare support
Working for a diverse organisation
Car Lease Scheme
Applicants should familiarise themselves with the new NHS pay progression system introduced from 1 April 2019 as well as the NHS pay deal regarding moves from Annex 5 (previously Annex E) to section 2 unsocial hours provision when considering new posts in the NHS.
The London Ambulance Service NHS Trust reserves the right to close adverts before the published closing date if high volumes of applications received.
Job description Job responsibilities
For the Qualified AAP role (Band 4):
1 Level 3 Certificate in Emergency Response Ambulance Driving
2 Fully qualified with a FutureQuals L3DAEUCS (Level 3 Diploma in Ambulance Emergency and Urgent Care Support)
For the Qualified EMT role (Band 5):
Level 3 Certificate in Emergency Response Ambulance Driving
Fully qualified with a FutureQuals L4DAAP / DAAPL4 (Level 4 Diploma for Associate Ambulance Practitioners)
Evidence of additional post-qualification operational experience
In addition you must also hold qualifications listed on the relevant English & Maths Qualification, please refer to attached qualification list.
All applicants need to have a current B class driving licence, valid in the UK & hold Full C1 license status. (Allows you to drive vehicles up to 7.5 tonnes)
Please note you must hold:
Relevant English & Maths Qualification, please refer to attached qualification list
Full C1 driving licence at the time of application
https://www.gov.uk/become-lorry-bus-driver/applying-for-a-bus-or-lorry-provisional-entitlement
Please note after submission of your application we will request evidence of qualification and driving license summary.
Person Specification
Qualifications, Accreditations, Education Essential
Driving: Must hold a full licence, valid in the UK with no more than 3 points. Must hold a Full C1 category No previous convictions for driving under the influence of alcohol / drugs
Desirable
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Experience Essential
Demonstrable ability to handle stressful/sensitive situations with tact, diplomacy and assertiveness Demonstrable ability to work on own initiative Potential and willingness for personal change with the ability and commitment to learn new skills Ability to interact effectively with people from diverse backgrounds
Desirable
Knowledge of Health and Safety issues
Knowledge and Skills Essential
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Desirable
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Personal Abilities Essential
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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 London Ambulance Service NHS Trust
Address Brentford Education Centre
Unit 4 Brentside Business Park
BRENTFORD
Greater London
TW8 9DS
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.londonambulance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)