Ambulance Technicians

Refusing to ignore people in crisis

Providing safe and effective emergency care for patients who require admission to hospital. The successful candidates will work as part of a two-person team operating a British Red Cross ambulance working under contract for the North East Ambulance Service.

Main Responsibilities:

•              Provide safe and dignified emergency care and transport for                          patients.

•              Keep accurate and appropriate records for all patient episodes.

•              Develop and maintain clinical skills in a range of emergency                        situations.

•              Work effectively as part of a team at all times.

Essential Skills:

•              Full manual UK drivers licence held for a minimum of one year                      (No more than 3 penalty points).

•              Educated to GCSE level or equivalent by experience.

•              Able to work shifts on a 24 hour rota basis.

•              Fitness to carry out the moving and handling of patients and                        equipment.

Desirable Skills:

•              Experience of working in a care environment either paid or                            voluntary.

•              Excellent communication skills.

•              Ability to work effectively in difficult and traumatic                                        circumstances.

•              Knowledge of CQC and its role within patient safety.

We welcome applications from people with the relevant qualifications and experience.

To apply please click the apply button or call 0191 273 7961 and speak to Helen Branton for more information.

Closing date: 4 September 2014.

If successful, you will be required to attend a first assessment day on either 9, 11, 12 or 13 September, followed by a second assessment day on either 15, 16, 17 or 18 September.

As part of the recruitment and selection process the Red Cross undertakes DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checking of all individuals who have regular contact with children and vulnerable adults.

The British Red Cross is proud to have a diverse and neutral workforce. We are bound by seven fundamental principles including impartiality, neutrality and independence and we are committed to welcoming people from the widest possible diversity of background, culture and experience.

The British Red Cross, incorporated by Royal Charter 1908, is a charity registered in England and Wales (220949) and Scotland (SC037738)                                  

Salary: circa £18,500 per annum

Location: North East of England

35 hours per week on a rota basis

Fixed Term Positions