JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: FREC 4 - Urgent Care Assistant
Department: Operations
Base: Various
Wage £13.52 - 16.25 per Hour
DBS Service Level: Enhanced
Non-Disclosure – Required
Reporting to: Clinical Team Leader
Work Pattern: As Required

DEVELOPMENT:

The post holder will be required to participate in relevant development activities and development reviews.
The post holder must be compliant with all required e learning, assessments, or update courses
Review:
This job description is not exhaustive and reflects the principal duties of the post as identified at date of issue. It may be subject to amendment in the light of the changing needs of the business and will be reviewed periodically in discussion with the post holder.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £14.25-£16.25 per hour
Expected hours: 9.5 – 38 per week
Benefits:

· Company pension

• Employee discount
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Schedule:

· 10 hour shift

• 12 hour shift

Licence/Certification:

· Full UK Manual Driving Licence (required)

• Frec 4 Qualification (required)
• Category C1 Licence (preferred)
• Blue Light Driving Qualification (preferred but not essential)

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent, Zero hours contract
Pay: £13.52-£16.25 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee discount
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift

Licence/Certification:

• Full UK Manual Driving Licence (required)
• Frec 4 Qualification (required)
• Category C1 Licence (preferred)
• Blue Light Driving Qualification (preferred)

Work Location: In perso

To complete high dependency hospital transfers, potentially work alongside a clinician, single crewed at Events, as part of a dual ECA crew or other operational duties, as indicated by the Operations & Clinical teams, in accordance with Medi4 operational requirements, clinical guidelines, policies, protocols, scope of practice, and procedures commensurate with this role
To ensure compliance with the appropriate sections of the JRCALC guidelines, Medi4 policies, procedures, protocols and scope of practice at all times, being personally accountable and responsible for clinical decisions made during the course of duty, ensuring patients receive the highest quality and standard of holistic care and attention
To support the work of qualified practitioners by using appropriate knowledge and skills in order to assist them make professional judgements, conducting diagnostic procedures and treatments, as required by the qualified practitioners, safely and to the appropriate level of training and competency for the role, in accordance with Medi4 procedures, guidelines, scope of practice and protocols
To ensure informed consent is obtained before treatment or intervention is undertaken, and to ensure that the communication of information between self, the patient and colleagues is handled sensitively, clearly, pro-actively and in a manner mindful of patient confidentiality.
To ensure a continuous duty of care to patients, within the level of training and competency of this role, ensuring an appropriate level of monitoring and treatment is maintained and continued until the patient is either discharged or transferred to the care of another healthcare professional
To ensure that a clear handover report is provided when the patient is handed into the care of another health professional. This should record all pertinent patient information, in accordance with Medi4procedure and that the transfer of patients into the care of others is conducted according to procedure
To ensure the safe transfer of patients, to and from vehicles, following health and safety and other appropriate protocols and procedures, being mindful of the safety of patients, self, colleagues and others, using appropriate equipment and manual handling techniques
To respond to and communicate with patients, relatives, colleagues, other health professionals, other emergency responders and members of the public in a calm, caring and professional manner, treating them with dignity and respect at all times, regardless of the circumstance
To ensure that patient confidentiality is maintained at all times and that personal / clinical information is only disclosed in accordance with Medi4policy, procedure and protocol and in accordance with Information Governance regulations, whilst ensuring that all appropriate information is recorded in a timely and efficient manner
To undertake a dynamic risk assessment on arrival at the scene of an incident in accordance with Medi4policy and professional guidelines, having due regard for the health and safety of self and others, and to request additional support appropriate to the circumstances through the Operations & Clinical teams
To practice in accordance with protocol, appropriate scope of practice and current legislation governing the use of medicines and prescription only medicines, in relation to the storage and security of such items both while operational and on station
To maintain timely communications with the Operations & Clinical teams as required, using any means available and appropriate
To communicate and work with other emergency services, relevant authorities, healthcare professionals and the general public in an appropriate and professional manner