Job summary
The Safeguarding Team at EMAS provides a specialist function in protecting patients, this includes processing all safeguarding and care concern referrals completed by EMAS staff.
Due to the current post holding securing an external promotion we are looking to recruit a new Bank Safeguarding Information Assistant working on an ad-hoc basis to support the team.
Based within the safeguarding team, the successful candidates will direct all safeguarding and care concern referral forms from EMAS clinical staff to the appropriate agency. You will need to have good computer skills and be able to multi task to support the referral process. Full training and validation of training will be provided.
With an average of 8 hours a month, with additional hours on Bank Holidays. Days of work will be Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays.
Main duties of the job
Please see Job Description and Personal Specification for full overview of the roles and responsibilities required for the role.
About us
The successful applicant will be home based reporting to the Safeguarding Leads and Head of Safeguarding.
The duties and responsibilities of the post will be undertaken in accordance with the policies, procedures and practices of the Trust, which may be amended from time to time.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see Job Description and Personal Specification for full overviewof the roles and responsibilities required for the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see Job Description and Personal Specification for full overviewof the roles and responsibilities required for the role.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Providing accurate recordings/accounts of complex information
- Working to tight deadlines
Desirable
- Previous experience of handling sensitive and complex information
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Web based programmes i.e. Internet Explorer
- Evidence of understanding and adhering to Policies and Procedures
- Evidence of contemporaneous Documentation
- Excellent time management skills
- Demonstrates ability to work as part of a team.
Desirable
- Geographical knowledge of EMAS area, including its boundaries
- Understanding of the Ambulance Service or Pre hospital urgent care
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Professional appearance at all times
- Express commitment to Customer focused/solutions orientated approach
- Reliable and punctual
- Displays an ability to work and remain calm under pressure
- Displays an understanding of patient confidentiality
- Displays an interest in EMAS and the motivation to work within it.
- Ability and willingness to attend training courses as and when necessary
- Willing to adapt to the changing needs of the service
Desirable
- Actively seeks to develop their own knowledge, skills and ability
Qualifications Professional Development
Essential
- GCSE in English, or equivalent level qualification
- Displays evidence of motivation towards continual professional development
Desirable
- Evidence of a Personal Development Plan
- Further Education
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Providing accurate recordings/accounts of complex information
- Working to tight deadlines
Desirable
- Previous experience of handling sensitive and complex information
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Web based programmes i.e. Internet Explorer
- Evidence of understanding and adhering to Policies and Procedures
- Evidence of contemporaneous Documentation
- Excellent time management skills
- Demonstrates ability to work as part of a team.
Desirable
- Geographical knowledge of EMAS area, including its boundaries
- Understanding of the Ambulance Service or Pre hospital urgent care
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Professional appearance at all times
- Express commitment to Customer focused/solutions orientated approach
- Reliable and punctual
- Displays an ability to work and remain calm under pressure
- Displays an understanding of patient confidentiality
- Displays an interest in EMAS and the motivation to work within it.
- Ability and willingness to attend training courses as and when necessary
- Willing to adapt to the changing needs of the service
Desirable
- Actively seeks to develop their own knowledge, skills and ability
Qualifications Professional Development
Essential
- GCSE in English, or equivalent level qualification
- Displays evidence of motivation towards continual professional development
Desirable
- Evidence of a Personal Development Plan
- Further Education
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.
