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Job overview
The Mental Health Response Car initiative is part of the NHS England Long Term Plan and is being rolled out across the country to support people in mental health crisis, attended by Ambulance. The aim of the resources is to provide patients with a more appropriate response and robust discharge plan for on going mental health care and support.
The clinicians on the vehicle will be actively looking for mental health related incidents to reduce potential unneeded conveyances to Emergency Departments. Clinicians will also assist crew by giving advice over the phone or if available face to face to support with complex mental health presentations.
We would like to invite eligible EMTs who have completed and consolidated their NQ-EMT period and Senior EMT's with 1 years or more post-qualification to apply for a position to work on the Mental Health Response Vehicle. This role will be working alongside a Mental Health Nurse working for EPUT. After successful outcomes, the ICB have continued funding for 3 x 6 month seconded vacancies to run until 31st March 2026.
The car will operate 7 days a week. The working pattern is 1400-0200. This would be pending a contractual agreement and notice given.
You will remain on your current pay and will work in the capacity of your current role (EMT, S-EMT)
Main duties of the job
The post-holder's principal responsibilities and main areas of work are set out below:-
To ensure they maintain current and effective employment and Conduct, Performance, and Ethics.
Participate in shared learning and development with other less qualified or less experienced clinical staff, assisting in their clinical development and facilitating their continued professional development.
Working for our organisation
The East of England offers a unique blend of innovation and opportunity, surrounded by picturesque countryside, historic towns, and quick access to both the bustling capital and serene coastlines.
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 in achieving a balance between work and other priorities, such as caring responsibilities, family commitments, further learning, and other interests.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The post holder 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 post holder 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.
On arrival at incident, make a dynamic risk assessment of the environment and general situation, having due regard for health and safety of self and others, and through dispatch request additional support appropriate to the circumstance.
To stand by at hot and cold standby points as directed by the dispatch staff and to book mobile without delay as defined within the Standard Operating Guidelines.
Person specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria
1. An interest in Mental Health
2. Experience with de-escalation of aggressive behaviour and conflict resolution
3. Experience of working with a diverse range of people in a patient environment
Desirable criteria
4. Knowledge of local mental health pathways, local provision and national policy
5. Past experience working in mental health
Personal Qualities
Essential criteria
6. Ability to work effectively in unpredictable and demanding situations
7. Demonstrate a high level of professionalism, responsibility and accountability
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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.