Job Overview

We are seeking a passionate and caring individual that has an interest in healthcare to join our team. The position will be for a Trainee Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), full training will be provided in order to qualify as an EMT. Alternatively, if you already hold an EMT qualification (IHCD, AAP or FREC 5) you may apply as a qualified EMT. 

As an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), you will be an essential member of the emergency medical services team, responsible for providing immediate, pre-hospital care to patients in emergency situations. In this role, you will work under the supervision of senior EMTs, paramedics, or other healthcare professionals while gaining hands-on experience and training to develop your skills in emergency care.

You will respond to emergency calls, assess patients’ conditions, provide appropriate treatment and assist in the safe transportation of patients to medical facilities. You will also ensure that all medical equipment is maintained and ready for use, and document patient information accurately for medical records.

This role provides a unique opportunity for individuals interested in starting a career in emergency medical services, with the potential to progress into more advanced roles as you gain experience and certification.

The salary stated will be post qualification, you will commence employment on the grade below. For an informal chat please contact Joe Walsh j.walsh@gov.je

Job Purpose

To respond as a member of the emergency ambulance crew to the needs of those who require unscheduled urgent or emergency medical care (999 calls). To provide primary medical care and treatment in order to prevent further deterioration, promote recovery and prolong life. In the absence of a paramedic; assess, treat, diagnosis and manage patients, including the administration of appropriate medicines, in a range of urgent, emergency, critical and out of hospital settings. Accountable for effectively planning, delivering and evaluating care for a group of patients with a range of conditions. This role operates across a range of clinical areas within health and community services. Contribute to the development of an integrated approach to the delivery of emergency and urgent unscheduled and out of hours care involving all relevant stakeholders including health and social care organisations and other allied health professionals.

Statutory Responsibilities

Active engagement, participation and compliance with any other statutory responsibilities applicable to the role, as amended from time to time.

Job Specific Outcomes 1 of 2

Respond to emergency medical calls, whilst ensuring, both personal safety and the safety of other road users. To work as part of an emergency response in providing first-line emergency medical treatment to patients, seeking to stabilise their condition and prevent further deterioration. Assess, diagnose, treat, and transport or refer a range of patients with a variety of conditions, convey patients according to the nature and severity of their condition to an appropriate receiving centre. Carry out duties in line with the post holders scope of practice and commensurate with national Joint Royal Colleges Ambulance Liaison Committee (JRCALC) clinical practice guidelines and States of Jersey Ambulance Service specific policy.

2. Assist the Paramedic as part of the crew and where appropriate, assume control to ensure that prompt and effective assessment and treatment can be given to patients. As appropriate, provide packages of care to patients on route to a receiving centre, liaising with other allied health professionals. Provide guidance to patients if they refuse treatment or transport to ensure they have access to ongoing support if required. To continually evaluate and give advice to patients and others. This will include: o Handling and administering drugs within scope of practice o Invasive procedures e.g. intravenous cannulation (If trained and competent) o Cardiac interventions – e.g., manual defibrillation, 12 Lead ECG recognition and treatment including the diagnosis of myocardial infarction

3. Demonstrate the ability to communicate complicated information when dealing with complex patients and their subsequent care, ensuring this is appropriately passed on to relevant parties in line with data protection requirements. Ensure that informed consent is obtained before undertaking assessment treatment or intervention. Participate/attend court, or other legal proceedings, as appropriate. Maintain timely communications with Control using appropriate information and communication equipment and procedures. Ensure that the Control Centre is aware of operational status and availability at all times.

4. As first crew on scene at serious/major incidents, assume incident command on site, including deciding treatment priority of patients and liaising with officers from other emergency services, until relieved by the Leading Ambulance Paramedic or other Senior Ambulance Officer. Participate in regular major incident exercises and simulations in order to maintain and develop skills and record continuous professional.

5. Utilise appropriate and relevant information to assist patients, patient advocates or carers to make informed health choices in line with national guidance and the health promotion and prevention agenda. Identify and report to the appropriate authority incidents of risk, neglect, abuse or endangerment to vulnerable adults and children, implementing safeguarding procedures when appropriate. Maintain accurate and legible contemporaneous records of patient information to provide continuum of medical care, in line with the Caldicott requirements. Documenting assessment, treatment and interventions for medical, legal and management purposes. Provide accurate handover to nursing and medical staff. Where appropriate, take the responsibility for the recognition of life extinct (ROLE) under JRCALC guidance and Trust guidelines and complete appropriate paperwork, liaise with police and appropriate persons.

Job specific outcomes 2 of 2

6. Responsible for the condition and security of the emergency vehicle, ensuring that it is roadworthy under the Road Traffic laws and that it is properly equipped, maintained, fuelled and ready to respond to any medical emergency situation. Ensure strict adherence to departmental infection control policies for service vehicles and equipment. Drive emergency vehicles in line with current standards of emergency blue light driving.

7. Maintain a level of fitness in accordance with role and attend any medical assessments to enable the post holder to safely carry out the duties of the post.

8. Maintain and input accurate and legible patient information to provide continuum of medical care, in line with the Caldicott requirements, at all times. Document assessment, treatment and interventions for medical, legal and management purposes. Where applicable, write reports, give statements and attend inquests. In addition, assist the police in the preservation of evidence in cases such as rape, assault and suspicious death. Actively participate in audits as required and report clinical incidents and near misses.

9. Responsible for completing statutory and mandatory training and undertake CPD to maintain competence. Identify developmental opportunities within the work context and take part in activities which lead to personal and professional development including undertaking reflective practice. At all times exhibit and comply with the standards of personal and professional conduct and performance as required by the States of Jersey Ambulance Service.

Person specification

Knowledge and Skills

Essential:

• An up to date knowledge of how the Ambulance Service works in practice.
• Knowledge of legislation, codes of practice in relation to clinical practice and operations.
• Awareness of the role of the current Ambulance Technician

Desirable:

• Possess local knowledge of the Island.
• A good knowledge of the local or equivalent health systems.
• A good understanding of the Jersey Mental Health law and capacity and self-determination law.

Personal Attributes 

Essential:

• The ability to maintain effective working relationships.
• The ability to use your own initiative.
• Problem solving.
• To work well as a team.

Experience

Essential:

• Experience of dealing with people in difficult and challenging circumstances applying ‘customer care’ skills.

Desirable:

• Previous healthcare experience
• Completed a Trainee Emergency Medical Technician course and obtained the relevant qualification. 

You will be required to hold a Full Jersey manual driving licence. You are not required to hold a C1 category to apply however, you will require this prior to commencing employment. 

Qualifications

Essential:

• 5 GCSE level grade C or above (or equivalent). 
• Full manual driving licence. 

Desirable:

• IHCD technician, AAP or FREC 5 qualification - If applying as a qualified EMT. 
• C1 driving licence 
• CERAD/Blue Light Training