Emergency Medical Technician

Are you a Qualified Emergency Medical Technician? Then we currently have a fantastic opportunity for you, covering front line response and ad-hoc work across the Taunton and the South West area. Job Description: Main Duties and Responsibilities To provide and contribute to the care, effective treatment and safe transportation of patients, providing the highest standards of clinical and personal care within the hospital and pre-hospital environment. To respond to clinical requirements of patients in a safe, timely and efficient manner as directed by a senior clinician on scene or remotely as per clinical guidelines/protocols. To ensure compliance with all guidelines, policies, procedures, protocols and Code of Conduct at all times, being personally accountable and responsible for clinical decisions made during the course of duty, ensuring patients receive the highest quality and standards of care. When working as a crew, support the work of the senior clinician by providing effective clinical care using appropriate knowledge and skills in order to assist them make professional judgements; conduct diagnostic procedures and provide care. Provide effective care using appropriate knowledge and skills and adhering to clinical guidelines, protocols and policies and act within the scope of practice as defined in the role of Emergency Medical Technician. To drive all types of approved ambulance service vehicles under normal and emergency (blue light) conditions, in accordance with the standards of the Trust and within road traffic law, taking particular care of the vehicle, its occupants and other road users. To ensure a continuous duty of care to patients, within the level of training, scope of practice 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 the safe transfer of patients, to and from vehicles, following health and safety and other appropriate protocols and procedures, taking account of the safety of patients, self, colleagues and others, using appropriate equipment and manual handling techniques. Ensure the prompt, accurate and legible completion of all relevant documentation and equipment log sheets. Qualifications: To be shortlisted for this position, the following qualifications are essential: IHCD or AAP Qualification or FREC 5 Qualification Recognised blue light qualification, I.e. IHCD/Level 3 Emergency Response Ambulance Driving Full UK Clean Driving Licence with a minimum of 2 years’ experience About the Company: Central Medical Services Ltd is a professional, reliable, private medical service working for both the NHS and private clients alike. We operate a 24/7 private ambulance and medical service, catering for either short notice or pre-planned assignments throughout the UK. As an experienced company, we bring with us a vast wealth of experience from the NHS, private and voluntary sectors with an aim to provide high quality medical and ambulance services, truly believing in patient care and customer service. Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time, Permanent Benefits: Company events Private dental insurance Private medical insurance Eligible for Blue light card. Flexibility to create your own rota. Training and Development Opportunities. Schedule: 12 hour shift Day shift Holidays Monday to Friday Night shift Weekend availability Work Location: In person

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