We currently have a fantastic opportunity for you covering High Dependency Transfers in Leicester.
Main Duties of the Job
Provide and contribute to patient care, effective treatment, and safe transportation while maintaining the highest clinical and personal standards in the hospital and pre-hospital environment.
Respond to clinical needs of patients in a safe, timely, and efficient manner as directed by a senior clinician on scene or remotely, in accordance with clinical guidelines/protocols.
Assist the senior clinician's work by providing effective clinical care using appropriate knowledge and skills; conduct diagnostic procedures, and provide care.
Drive all types of approved ambulance service vehicles under normal and emergency conditions, in accordance with the Trust's standards and within road traffic law, with special attention paid to the vehicle, its occupants, and other road users.
Ensure that an appropriate level of monitoring and treatment is maintained and continued until the patient is discharged or transferred to the care of another healthcare professional, within the level of training, scope of practice, and competency of this role.
Ensure the safe transfer of patients to and from vehicles, using appropriate equipment and manual handling techniques, while adhering to health and safety and other appropriate protocols and procedures, taking into account the safety of patients, self, colleagues, and others.
Ensure that all relevant documentation and equipment log sheets are completed on time, accurately, and legibly.
About Us
Central Medical Services Ltd is a professional, reliable, private medical service working for both the NHS and private clients alike.
We operate a 24/7 private ambulance and medical service, catering for either short notice or pre-planned assignments throughout the UK.
As an experienced company, we bring a vast wealth of experience from the NHS, private, and voluntary sectors with an aim to provide high-quality medical and ambulance services, truly believing in patient care and customer service.
Job Responsibilities
* Provide and contribute to the care, effective treatment, and safe transportation of patients, maintaining the highest standards of clinical and personal care within the hospital and pre-hospital environment.
* Respond to clinical requirements of patients in a safe, timely, and efficient manner as directed by a senior clinician on scene or remotely, following clinical guidelines/protocols.
* Ensure compliance with all guidelines, policies, procedures, protocols, and Code of Conduct at all times, being personally accountable and responsible for clinical decisions made during the course of duty.
* Support the work of the senior clinician by providing effective clinical care using appropriate knowledge and skills to assist in making professional judgments; conduct diagnostic procedures and provide care.
* Drive approved ambulance service vehicles under normal and emergency (blue light) conditions, in accordance with Trust standards and road traffic law.
* Ensure a continuous duty of care to patients, maintaining an appropriate level of monitoring and treatment until the patient is either discharged or transferred to another healthcare professional.
* Ensure the safe transfer of patients to and from vehicles, following health and safety protocols, using appropriate equipment and manual handling techniques.
* Complete all relevant documentation and equipment log sheets promptly, accurately, and legibly.
* Eligible for Blue light card.
* Flexibility to create your own rota.
* Training and Development Opportunities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Essential qualifications for this position:
* IHCD or AAP Qualification or FREC 5 Qualification
* Recognised blue light qualification, i.e., IHCD/Level 3 Emergency Response Ambulance Driving
* Full UK Clean Driving Licence with a minimum of 2 years experience
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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