Job summary
An exciting opportunity to deliver emergency and urgent care to a wide range of patient groups at Heathrow Airport is now available. This will include airside driver training and security assessments. Where appropriate, patients will be assessed and treated at the point of contact or referred on to another healthcare provider. Where necessary, patients should be conveyed to treatment centres, hospitals and emergency departments according to their needs.
The post holder will work as an independent practitioner; alongside either an HCPC registered Paramedic or other suitably qualified member of staff in the provision of high quality effective clinical care, including the transportation of patients in line with UKAmbulance Services Clinical Practice Guidelines and service policy.
Main duties of the job
As directed by control services, respond as a crew to emergency calls and convey patients to treatment centres, hospitals or emergency departments as and when appropriate.
This will involve using blue light driving skills as appropriate.
Manage own duties within clinical scope of practice including advanced assessment and delivery of emergency and medical treatment within UK Ambulance Services Practice Guidelines, operational requirements, Trust policies, protocols and procedures commensurate with this role.
About us
Act at all times in the best interest of the patient. When working with a Paramedic, in accordance with existing practice and HCPC requirements, the Paramedic will maintain overall clinical responsibility for the patient. When working independently, support and guidance will be available either on scene by a Paramedic, Clinical Team Manager, other LAS registered healthcare professional or remotely through the clinical hub or Clinical Assessment Centre.Complete and maintain full, accurate, legible and contemporaneous clinical records for all patients, including patient observations, medical history, treatment provided, drug administration, the context or situation and eventual patient destination.Based on the assessed needs of the patient, where necessary, administer prescription only medicines (POMS - Restricted Drugs) in line with the level of training received and Patient Group Directives (PGDs) available. Maintain responsibility for the use, movementand security of drug stocks required to fulfil the role. Where appropriate, prepare and check drugs to be given by Paramedics, Doctors and other clinicians.Ensure at all times that informed, reasonable decisions about care delivery and options for alternative treatment/ care pathways including the referral of patients to other healthcareprofessionals for ongoing treatment and/or follow up are made, only leaving patients on scene when indicated to do so by the Patient Referral Tool.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Act at all times as an ambassador for the LAS, by maintaining high standards of personal conduct reflecting the service values.
Comply with the LAS Uniform and Work Wear policy. When in uniform, whether on or off duty, act in a manner which upholds the values of the LAS and maintains public confidence.
Act only within the limits of the knowledge, skills and experience of the role, referring to others, when necessary, to ensure the patient receives optimum care.
Behave at all times with honesty and integrity, ensuring public confidence is maintained.
Identify issues of confidence and/or competence to members of the local management team in order to address issues which may affect performance and delivery of patient care in the workplace.
Report all issues which may affect personal capability and/or performance as soon as practicable, in order that these can be managed and addressed.
At all times adhere to the LAS statement of duties to patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Act at all times as an ambassador for the LAS, by maintaining high standards of personal conduct reflecting the service values.
Comply with the LAS Uniform and Work Wear policy. When in uniform, whether on or off duty, act in a manner which upholds the values of the LAS and maintains public confidence.
Act only within the limits of the knowledge, skills and experience of the role, referring to others, when necessary, to ensure the patient receives optimum care.
Behave at all times with honesty and integrity, ensuring public confidence is maintained.
Identify issues of confidence and/or competence to members of the local management team in order to address issues which may affect performance and delivery of patient care in the workplace.
Report all issues which may affect personal capability and/or performance as soon as practicable, in order that these can be managed and addressed.
At all times adhere to the LAS statement of duties to patients.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Must have held full manual driving licence for a minimum of 1 yea
- Full current manual driving licence, valid in the UK, with a maximum of 3 penalty points, these will then be assessed based on the conviction codes to decide if acceptable
Desirable
- Heathrow Airport familiar
- Experience in aviation sector or environment
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified Assistant Ambulance Practitioner
- Qualified in Ambulance Emergency Response Driving (AERD)
Desirable
- Airside Driving Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of working as a AAP within the health sector
- Demonstrable interpersonal communication and social skills
- Potential and willingness for personal change with the ability and commitment to learn new skills
- Able to demonstrate a good knowledge of and commitment to using acute and non-acute appropriate care pathways
Desirable
- Knowledge of Health and Safety issues
- Experience working on commercial contracts
Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Must have held full manual driving licence for a minimum of 1 yea
- Full current manual driving licence, valid in the UK, with a maximum of 3 penalty points, these will then be assessed based on the conviction codes to decide if acceptable
Desirable
- Heathrow Airport familiar
- Experience in aviation sector or environment
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified Assistant Ambulance Practitioner
- Qualified in Ambulance Emergency Response Driving (AERD)
Desirable
- Airside Driving Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of working as a AAP within the health sector
- Demonstrable interpersonal communication and social skills
- Potential and willingness for personal change with the ability and commitment to learn new skills
- Able to demonstrate a good knowledge of and commitment to using acute and non-acute appropriate care pathways
Desirable
- Knowledge of Health and Safety issues
- Experience working on commercial contracts
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
