Ambulance Technician

Are you passionate about making a difference and saving lives? We are looking for dedicated and compassionate individuals to join our team as Ambulance Technicians. In this vital role, you will work alongside Paramedics, Emergency Care Assistants and Urgent Care Assistants to provide essential emergency care and transport to patients. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality patient care, operating medical equipment, and ensuring the safe and timely transportation of patients to healthcare facilities.

The role involves working across all of our contracts so if you enjoy variety this one is for you! The current contract covers, events, nwas 999 and night-time economy. You will be working 3 shifts a week which will consist of the above work.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Safely operate and navigate an ambulance, ensuring the safe transportation of patients



• Respond quickly and efficiently to emergency calls, providing immediate care to patients.



• Communicate effectively with patients, their families, and other healthcare professionals.



• Assess the risk to yourself and others and ask for more support if needed.



• evaluating different approaches to solving problems



• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records and reports.



• To ensure a continuous duty of care to patients, within the scope of practice and competency of this role, ensuring an appropriate level of monitoring and treatment is maintained and continued until the patient is either discharged or transferred to the care of another healthcare professional.


• Ensure the ambulance is fully stocked, cleaned, and ready for the next call.
  
  Full UK driving license, including Category C1 (or willingness to obtain within six months of employment).



• CERAD, IHCD ( Ambulance Emergency Driving Level3) is essential



• A minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade C or above, including English, Maths, and a science subject is desirable.



• Completion of an accredited Ambulance Technician course (e.g., IHCD, FREC Level 5, AAP).



• Physically fit and able to handle the demands of the role.



• Experience working in a healthcare or emergency service setting is desirable.



• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.



• Ability to remain calm and focused under pressure.



• Mentoring and willingness to support learners who are starting their ambulance careers., GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
  
  Hardcore Medical & Ambulance Services Ltd. is a festival medics, event medical and ambulance company that has been operating since 2010.


HMAS covers a range of different events across the UK and abroad. We operate a 24/7 independent medical service for the NHS and private clients. We are registered as a disability-confident employer and we have a CQC rating of good. HMAS are proud to provide high-quality care to the wider community.

HMAS is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.


• Competitive rates of pay



• Pay enhancements on certain contracts



• Training and Career development opportunities



• Nest Pension



• 5.6 weeks annual leave



• Overtime enhancements after 36 hours



• Employee Reward scheme, includes 24/7 GP access, physio, discount on glasses and much more.



• CPDme membership



• Time and a half for bank holidays.



• Free CPD session every month in person or via Zoom, including guest speakers.



• Millage and hotels ( subject to terms and conditions of certain contracts)., Company events


• Company pension


• Employee discount


• Employee mentoring programme


• Free flu jabs


• Health & wellbeing programme


• On-site parking


Schedule:

• 12 hour shift


• Day shift


• Night shift


• Overtime


• Weekend availability


Application question(s):

• HMAS main base is located in Loughborough, Leicestershire. Are you willing to work across all of our contracts that are not located in crewe?