Ambulance Care Assistant - Harlow, United Kingdom - East of England Ambulance Service

East of England Ambulance Service

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Harlow, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Maintain an appropriate level of care for patients, relevant to their condition. This includes recognition of when additional skills or support may be needed. Record, process and share information / paperwork regarding patient condition, care undertaken and observations to all appropriate healthcare partners.

Adhere to Trust policy in respect of the control of confidential information as outlined within the data protection act and the Caldicott principles.

Drive a range of vehicles in a manner appropriate to the patients condition and in accordance with Trust approved training criteria.

Complete all relevant operational documentation, e.g. daily routine vehicle checks, patient listings and other information in accordance with Trust policy and ISO9001:2008 requirements.

Maintain the vehicle in a sanitary condition in line with health & safety, clinical waste management, occupational health, ISO9001:2008 and clinical directorate guidelines.

Ensure that all health and safety and policy is adhered to within the working environment, whether within the Trusts premises or at treatment centres.

Maintain clear and regular communication with the Ambulance Liaison Office and other Healthcare professionals / colleagues, in line with agreed protocols, e.g.

ISO and Caldicott. Ensure that the needs of the patient are met and operational efficiency and effectiveness is maintained.

Assist patients in their homes, both prior to and after transportation, ensuring they have their basic needs catered for and their homes are safe.

This includes measuring, highlighting and reporting areas of risk in line with Trust risk assessment procedures.

Physically manoeuvre and / or lift patients, including the use of Trust supplied carrying aids, in circumstances where patients are unable to manage alone, after undertaking a manual handling risk assessment e.g.

up and down stairs and within restricted spaces.

Ensure that patients are taken to and collected from the agreed treatment area within the hospital or centre in a timely basis.

Provide any clinical assistance to the authorised level of competence in all circumstances that require it. Participate in equipment trials, working parties and highlighting areas of potential personal and organisation service development.

Required to take personal responsibility for continued professional development through the personal development review process, the knowledge and skills framework and Trust training sessions.