Job Description
Is it time to take the next step into a role where you’ll genuinely make a difference every time you come to work?
Then our Emergency Care Assistant role could be the role for you.
We are recruiting in the following stations ONLY, these include.
- Milton Keynes
- Stoke Mandeville
- High Wycombe
- Wexham
- Adderbury
- Kidlington
- Oxford
- Didcot
- Newbury
- Reading
- Bracknell
- Andover
- North Harbour
- Petersfield
- Nursling
Please be aware there are stations with limited availability & our current vacancies at these stations are subject to change.
Any applicants wishing to be stationed at High Wycombe or Wexham Resource Centre - we can help in gaining your C1 entitlement! We will support and fund the C1 practical for you; you’ll need your provisional C1 entitlement when you apply, and you’ll complete your theory and hazard perception tests prior or during the recruitment process. While SCAS will support and fund you to obtain your C1 licence, the onus is on you to get the time off to attend any of the C1 course dates.
Emergency Care Assistants (ECA) work in a challenging but rewarding role that provides essential support to our qualified clinical practitioners in responding to Accidents, Emergencies and Urgent Care requirements of the public.
We are looking for people who can demonstrate our values of Caring – Teamwork – Professionalism and Innovation in all they do, so if you have experience of remaining calm under pressure, can demonstrate your caring and compassionate nature and don’t mind working shifts, then we want to hear from you now!
You must be able to commit to the 9-week training programme which consists of a full corporate induction, clinical training which includes basic life support skills, moving and handling and assisting the Paramedic and a 4 week driver training course including Blue Light conditions. Our training can take place from either Newbury, Bicester or Whiteley (Training is non-residential, we do not provide mileage or accommodation during your training period).
Once you have successfully completed your training, you will continue on to a six month operationally monitored assessment-training programme, which is monitored locally by your Team Leader.
Benefits we offer:
- Expert training and support from our dedicated in-house education team.
- Holiday entitlement is 27 days rising to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years, plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata for part time).
- Enrolment into the NHS Pension Scheme.
- Access to continual professional development and opportunities within SCAS and the NHS.
- Occupational Health support along with an Employee Assistance Programme.
- NHS Discounts in over 200+ stores including Holidays, Days out, Car insurance, Restaurants and Clothing.
It is important that you read through the job description & person specification for the role before completing your application, you can find these attached.
Also, any applicants wishing to be stationed atHigh Wycombe or Wexham Resource Centrewe can offer them the chance at the following incentives:
- Will receive £1,000 if you stay at your allocated station for 12 months post training (when you have finished in training & 3rd manning). Please note that these sums are subject to the usual deductions of Tax & NI. You’ll receive additional £3000 (subject to tax & NI) if you stay at your allocated station for 3 years post training.
- 5%High Cost Allowance (Fringe) - Wexham only
Detailed information regarding the criteria required for an Emergency Care Assistant is available within the Job Description and Person Specification, however, some of the essential criteria are:
- C1 Provisional at point of application – evidence of this will be obtained from you at shortlisting stage.
- 3 GCSE’s at Grade C (4) or above including English and Maths or equivalent qualification. If you can demonstrate experience equivalent to this level of qualification, particularly where this is combined with experience in a similar healthcare or caring role, may also be considered
Please note –original qualification certificates will be required, if you don’t have copies of these, you will need to request replacement certificates by visiting: gov.uk/replacement-exam-certificate
An FAQ document can be found attached below within the documents to download section.
Applicants, must be able to complete an interviews which will be conducted via Teams, and you will need to undertake a Driving Assessment along with a Manual Handling Assessment.
Applicants that don’t demonstrate how they meet the Person Specification within their application will not be shortlisted.
Please ensure you demonstrate how you already embrace our values in your current/previous employments or educational settings within your application.
Your supporting information is your chance to articulate why you want to work for one of the top performing ambulance trusts in the country, and why we should be shortlisting you.
Top tips:
- Review all person specifications both essential & desirable
- Fully consider the job you are applying for; what skills/abilities you have to offer, working in a front-line operational setting is extremely rewarding but it can also be both physically & mentally challenging.
- Demonstrate your work journey & why this is the right next step for you.
- Carefully read through your application before submitting.
If you have recently applied for this role with us and not been successful, we would ask that you wait at least three to six months before reapplying to ensure sufficient time to work on your feedback.
We will close the advert as soon as we reach the required number of applications – so don’t delay apply now!