EEAST is a great place to work, great people, great career opportunities and a career that can take you anywhere. No two days are the same, if you are looking for a varied and supportive environment EEAST can offer you that and more!
Hear why our employees think it is such a great place to work:
-Great employee benefits:
-Our equality networks:
-Our vision & values:
Before you apply, please visit our how to apply page for full guidance:
#Careerforlife
Job overview
We would like to invite eligible Paramedics, or EMTs with experience of 2-years or more post qualification to apply for a 16 week secondment on the North Essex Mental Health Joint Response Car.
This role will be working alongside an Advanced Mental Health Practitioner from Norfolk and Suffolk Foundation Trust (NSFT). This is an exciting position, allowing patients to receive mental health care, in the right place, at the right time, by the right person. This MHJRC follows a very successful pilot period and is in line with the current NHS framework for ambulance mental health care.
The resource operates 7-days per week, 14:00-02:00hrs, currently from Colchester Ambulance Station.
You will remain on your current banding, and will be working in your current scope of practice (EMT, Paramedic).
Main duties of the job
To behave in accordance with the Trusts vision and values of Teamwork, Honesty, Respect, Quality and Care.
The postholder is required to comply fully with Trust operational arrangements and clinical guidelines and procedures, to respond promptly to instructions from dispatch and senior staff.
The postholder is required to deal with any situation which confronts them where aid is required commensurate with their role.
Work autonomously as an independent health care practitioner, guided by precedent and clearly defined operating guidelines, procedures, protocols and code of conduct.
To provide an operational response to all emergency calls without delay, all urgent calls requested by doctors, all hospital patient transfer journeys and any other planned journey requests by dispatch.
On arrival at incident, make dynamic risk assessment of the environment and general situation, having due regard for the health and safety of self and others, and through dispatch request additional support appropriate to the circumstances.
To provide supervision of staff during their training period (including NQP’s) influencing their development and guiding them through clinical procedures.
Working for our organisation
You'll have the opportunity to work in one of the most diverse regions in the country, with the vibrant capital city just a stone's throw away and the invigorating North Sea coast to the east.
At EEAST we bring together all our skills to provide 24 hour, 365 days a year urgent care to those in need of emergency and non-emergency medical treatment and transport in Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Essex, Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire.
We are always looking to innovate our approaches and work together to offer the best possible patient care across our counties.
We aim to represent and value the diversity of our local communities through our workforce and service provision. We therefore positively encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as Black, Asian, or other ethnic groups, individuals with a Disability, or LGBTQ+ individuals who meet the specific criteria.
We at EEAST want to support our employees achieve a balance between work and other priorities, such as caring responsibilities, family commitments, further learning, and other interests. We therefore welcome flexible working requests.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For a thorough and comprehensive understanding of the role, including all its specific requirements and responsibilities, please consult the attached Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides an in-depth overview that will give you a clear and detailed picture of what the position entails.
Please note, should you be successful in your application, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks, prior to receiving an unconditional offer, if full employment checks cannot be achieved (this will include existing and unserved disciplinary sanctions), then your offer may be withdrawn.
How to apply
Step 1 - Read the advert and the Job Description and Person Specification (attached) for the role you are applying for Paramedic/EMT
Step 2 - Complete the Supporting Statement - Your statement needs to indicate how you meet each of the criteria contained within the Person Specification.
Step 3 - Complete the online application and upload your statement. Please note, CVs are not accepted.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. Paramedic registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (or superseding body). -Paramedic
2. Qualified IHCD Emergency Driving (D2) or superseding award - Paramedic
3. Full UK Driving Licence with maximum 6 penalty points for SP30 driving offences. Paramedic/EMT
4. C1 Category Driving Licence. Paramedic/EMT
5. BTEC Level 3 in Ambulance Aid (or IHCD Ambulance Aid Award) or FREC Level 5, in addition produce portfolio to demonstrate competencies in FREC Levels 3 and 4, or FAQ Level 4 – Diploma for Associate Ambulance Practitioners. EMT
6. Evidence of ongoing personal development within the last 5 years. EMT
7. Emergency Response Driving qualification- EMT
Desirable criteria
8. PHTLS- Paramedic
9. PHPLS- Paramedic
10. Advanced Life Support-Paramedic
11. Diploma/Degree in Paramedic Science - Paramedic
12. Member of College of Paramedics - Paramedic
13. European Computer Driving Licence or equivalent- EMT
14. Personal Development certified by an awarding body-EMT
Skills, Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria
15. Portfolio of evidence of paramedical practice- Paramedic
16. Excellent written, listening and verbal communication skills-Paramedic
17. Confident interpersonal skills- Paramedic
18. Ability to use own initiative-Paramedic
19. Decision maker- Paramedic
20. Ability to lead a pre-hospital team; lead role in clinical decisions-Paramedic
21. Experience of dealing with people in difficult and challenging circumstances applying ‘customer care’ skills-EMT
22. Awareness of the role of the current Ambulance Technician-EMT
Desirable criteria
23. Working knowledge of Clinical Audit-Paramedic
24. Good understanding of National Response Time standards-Paramedic
25. Understanding of high-performance ambulance systems-Paramedic
26. Knowledge of Health Service issues-Paramedic
27. Experience of involvement, and caring for people, in a health or social care environment-EMT
28. A knowledge of the Trust-EMT
Practical and Intellectual skills, Personal Qualities, Abilities and Attributes
Essential criteria
29. Committed to ensuring patients receive a high standard of patient care-Paramedic
30. Good interpersonal relationship with other healthcare professions and the general public.- Paramedic
31. Ability to motivate others-Paramedic
32. Self-motivated and enthusiastic-Paramedic
33. Commitment to Continuous Professional Development-Paramedic
34. Clear communication (verbal, non-verbal, written)-EMT
35. Can work as part of a team and individually-EMT
36. Problem solving ,Self-disciplined-EMT
37. Decisive and assertive, Honest and trustworthy-EMT
38. Honest and trustworthy-EMT
39. Tactful and discreet-EMT
EEAST Values and Behaviours
Essential criteria
40. Evidence that personal behaviour reflects Trust Values-Paramedic/EMT
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Candidates who require a Skilled Worker visa to work in the United Kingdom can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for this position by assessing their circumstances against the criteria specified on the Check if you need a UK visa - website. We encourage all applicants to review these criteria carefully to understand their eligibility for sponsorship.
References and Employment History: All references from current and previous employers, will be sought via their Human Resources Department and must cover a minimum of 3 years employment. Therefore, when completing the reference section of your application form, please give the address, telephone number and email address of the Human Resources Department and indicate your current/previous line manager and their departmental details.
All appointments will be subject to currently having a clean disciplinary record.
Please be advised that a No Smoking Policy is in operation throughout the Trust.
Guaranteed Interview Scheme - Under the Trust's commitment 'Positive about Disabled People', if you consider yourself as having a disability and you meet the minimum selection criteria for any post, you will get an automatic interview. By minimum selection criteria we mean that you must provide us with evidence in your application form which demonstrates the essential requirements as set out in the person specification and advertisement for a post.
We aim to represent and value the diversity of our local communities through our workforce and service provision. We therefore positively encourage applications, regardless of age, race, religion & belief, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, marriage & civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity or disability.