Join MET Medical as an Emergency Care Assistant (ECA), where you'll be at the forefront of our mission to provide essential pre-hospital care and deliver high-quality ambulance services to our community. As an EMT, you will respond to emergency calls, offer crucial medical assistance, and contribute significantly to the well-being of our patients. This role is not only personally rewarding but also offers opportunities for professional development and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of those we serve. Join us and be a part of a dedicated team committed to ensuring the health and safety of our community every day.
Job Title: Emergency Care Assistant (Bank)
Location : St Albans, Hertfordshire
Pay: £13.84 per hour (weekday) and £14.34 per hour (weekend)
Night Pay: £16.61 (weekeday) and £17.21 per hour (Weekend)
Why MET Medical:
Join MET Medical and become part of our close-knit team, where each member of our team is valued and cared for. We take pride in fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment that prioritises the well-being and professional growth of our staff. At MET Medical, you'll experience the warmth of a
tight-knit team that is committed to delivering exceptional healthcare services to our community. Join us, and you'll not only find a fulfilling career but also a place where you're truly valued and supported every step of the way.
Job Summary:
As an Emergency Care Assistant, you will be at the forefront of delivering crucial pre-hospital care and emergency medical services to our community. Your primary responsibilities will include responding to emergency calls, assessing and stabilising patients, administering essential medical interventions, and ensuring the highest standards of patient care and safety.
This role demands quick thinking, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to work under pressure while providing compassionate and efficient care to individuals in need. You will be an integral part of a dynamic healthcare team dedicated to saving lives and making a positive impact on the well-being of our community. Your commitment to excellence in emergency medical services will be instrumental in providing critical care when it matters most.
Requirements:
Essential / Experience:
· Successfully completed an Emergency Care Assistant Course / FREC 4
· Valin in date Emergency Ambulance Driving Certificate (E.g. – IHCD, Future Quals Level 3 etc) or Section 19 Assessment (Essential)
· A minimum of one-year experience of front line emergency responding.
· Hold a valid EU Driving License for a minimum of 18 months (No more than 3 endorsement points)
· C1 Category entitlement (Or have provisional with the aim to gain within 4 weeks of starting)
· Demonstrate ability to work in an emergency ambulance environment
· Evidence of Continual Professional Development
· Experience of emergency and non-emergency driving with a statutory service.
· Ability to deliver a high quality patient experience and ensure customer satisfaction at all times
· Up to date with all Immunisations
· Enhanced DBS
Physical Fitness Requirement: As a ECA, a high level of physical fitness is essential for success in this role. You will occasionally encounter situations where quick access to inaccessible patients, often involving climbing stairs, is necessary. Additionally, your responsibilities will include manual handling and performing CPR. Being in excellent physical condition is crucial to ensure that you can provide rapid and effective medical care to those in need
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
- Ability to carry out manual handling including the lifting of patients and equipment.
- Good knowledge of current operational procedures and clinical practices
- Good verbal, listening and written communication skills
- Able to communicate across wide demographic boundaries in an appropriate manner
- Displays good interpersonal skills
- Demonstrate the ability and commitment to providing high quality patient care, appropriate to patient needs
- Able to operate all appropriate information systems in an efficient and effective manner relevant to this post
- Respects and applies patient confidentiality at all times
- Displays good diplomatic skills, is tactful and discreet.
- Good organisational skills, is able to identify priority pathways and act effectively under pressure
- Is self motivated with ability to work within occupational guidelines
- Displays excellent attention to detail
- Maintains a flexible and proactive approach to work
- Demonstrate a commitment to team working
Equality and Diversity
MET-Medical are committed to providing equal opportunities in employment and to avoiding unlawful discrimination in employment. In endeavouring to become an equal opportunity employer we intend that no job applicant or employee shall receive less favourable treatment because of their gender, marital or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, colour, race, ethnic origin, religion, disability or age; not be disadvantaged by any other conditions or requirements which are irrelevant.
There will be equal opportunities in the recruitment, training and development and promotion of employees. MET-Medical strives to ensure that the work environment is free of harassment and bullying and that everyone is treated with dignity and respect is an important aspect of ensuring equal opportunities in employment.
Data Protection Act
All staff must comply with the Data Protection Act and must not disclose personal information regarding patients or other employees to unauthorised personnel. Staff must ensure that patient documents are secure (this includes handwritten or printed job sheets) and are not accessible to other parties
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £13.84-£17.21 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekend availability
Application question(s):
- Please note all our shifts starts in St Albans in Hertfordshire, please only apply if you are willing to travel to St Albans.
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
- 999 Frontline: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- L3CERAD (Emergency Ambulance Driving Certificate) (required)
- FREC3 / FREC4 / ECA Certificate (required)
Work Location: In person
