Address Respond to urgent, special and planned patient transfer requests To use advanced driving skills under blue light and normal traffic conditions to respond to emergency and routine calls as required. To assist a qualified practitioner in the delivery of high quality and effective clinical and personal care and the transportation of patients, selecting and applying appropriate equipment and skills in line with the scope of practice, training prospectus and associated training. Post holders will present themselves for duty in accordance with the Company dress code and in the uniform provided at all times whilst on duty. They will ensure that they are properly equipped at the start of each duty period.
A high degree of flexibility is essential. It may be necessary for the postholder to move from one environment to the other at short notice to provide cover as required. They will at all times promote and uphold the Vision and Values of the company and be focussed on delivering the highest quality patient care, improving the working lives of all staff. 1.1 Drive all types of approved ambulance service vehicles under normal and emergency (blue light) circumstances, in accordance with the laid down standards of the service and within road traffic law, taking particular care of the vehicle, its occupants and other road users.
1.2 Carry out general vehicle checks at the start of and during each shift, to ensure the readiness of the vehicle and communications equipment to respond as required. All defects, deficiencies and accident damage must be reported in accordance with Trust procedures. 1.5 Ensure that vehicles are clean and appropriately stocked and refuel them as required. 1.6 Maintain a competent working knowledge of all medical and life support equipment carried on vehicles appropriate to the required skill level and scope of practice.
1.7 Maintain competence in assisting a qualified practitioner in the use of appropriate equipment in line with the scope of practice and associated training 1.8 Ensure that all procedures used within the scope of practice are consistent with and promote good infection control 1.9 Ensure that required equipment is stored, transported and cared for so that they are always in good working order 1.10 Comply with basic scene safety checks and the associated basic risk assessments, working with other healthcare or emergency services staff 1.11 Support qualified practitioners as directed, in the provision of high quality care
