Example Job Description – Emergency Care Assistant

 To support clinically qualified practitioners in the provision of high quality and effective pre-

hospital clinical care to the community, responding, when appropriate using advanced emergency

driving skills, to medical emergencies, inter-hospital transfers, urgent hospital admissions and

 To respond immediately to emergency calls, hospital admissions, hospital transfers and other

operational transport duties, as indicated by the Emergency Control Centre, in accordance with

operational requirements, clinical guidelines, local competencies, policies, protocols, scope of

practice, and procedures commensurate with this role (as part of a clinical crew or to deliver a

resource able to convey a patient to a clinician on scene.)

 To ensure compliance with the appropriate sections of the JRCALC guidelines, policies, procedures,

protocols and scope of practice at all times, being personally accountable and responsible for

clinical decisions made during the course of duty, ensuring patients receive the highest quality and

 To ensure informed consent is obtained before treatment or intervention is undertaken, and to

ensure that the communication of information between self, the patient and colleagues is handled

sensitively, clearly, pro-actively and in a manner mindful of patient confidentiality

 To ensure a continuous duty of care to patients, within the level of training 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

 To be involved in ‘see and treat’ scenarios and often communicating with patients GPs/ OOH

services and other referral pathways which include falls, safeguarding, Mental Health to manage

patients appropriately

 To ensure that a clear handover report is provided when the patient is handed into the care of

 To ensure the safe transfer of patients, to and from vehicles, following health and safety and other

appropriate protocols and procedures, being mindful of the safety of patients, self, colleagues and

others, using appropriate equipment and manual handling techniques

 To respond to and communicate with patients, relatives, colleagues, other health professionals,

other emergency responders and members of the public in a calm, caring and professional manner,

treating them with dignity and respect at all times, regardless of the circumstance

 To ensure that patient confidentiality is maintained at all times and that personal / clinical

information is only disclosed in accordance with Trust policy, procedure and protocol and in

 To practice in accordance with protocol and current legislation governing the use of medicines and

prescription only medicines, in relation to the storage and security of such items both while

operational and in station. To administer drugs when working with clinician (currently, aspirin,

oxygen, Entonox, Hypostop)

 To maintain timely communications with the Emergency Control Centre, using any means available

and appropriate

 To communicate and work with other emergency services, relevant authorities, healthcare

professionals and the general public in an appropriate and professional manner

 To use all Trust equipment, facilities and premises in a careful, proper and mindful manner, paying

due regard to safety and security at all times

 To maintain competency to operate all equipment – clinical, non – clinical, and information

systems - used during the course of duties, ensuring the efficient and effective operation of

equipment, and the safe use of equipment at all times, reporting faults in the appropriate manner

 To ensure that the Emergency Control Centre is made aware of operational availability and

respond as instructed at all times

 To be responsible for the security of patients property and patients valuables during the

transportation and hand-over at their destination

 To ensure that all clinical waste is disposed of according to Trust policy and current legislation

 To provide initial scene management and support to qualified practitioners, in the case of multiple

casualties and major incidents, in accordance with Trust policy and procedure, until relieved by an

 To undertake continuous professional training and development, maintaining a portfolio of

practical and clinical evidence, in accordance with the requirements of the Trust

 To report any untoward incident immediately and in accordance with Trust policy

 To report any incidences of risk, neglect, abuse or endangerment to vulnerable children or adults in

accordance with Trust Safeguarding policy

There are occasions when staff agree to take on additional roles which are not specifically part of the

main job role, such as station duties which may include drugs and stores management, administration,

health and safety checks etc. and to perform other tasks in keeping with the role as required by the

line manager.

 Performance – proactively and positively contributes to the successful overall performance of the

Trust

 Partnership – work with those you support to develop a collaborative working partnership which

positively contributes to their overall efficiency and role performance

 Clinical standards – aspires to achieve clinical excellence at all times

 Communicating information – identifies and uses the most effective means of communication

appropriate to the situation and the individuals involved

 Self-management – manages own behaviour to achieve positive results

 Teamwork – is motivated to work together with others and in a variety of different team settings

 Staff Support – provides effective support to staff and is viewed as approachable, reliable and

Changes to this job description

This is an outline of the job description and may be subject to change according to service needs and

developments, which will take place in consultation with the post holder as appropriate.

Equality and Diversity

The Trust is committed to the fair treatment of all people, regardless of their gender, race, colour,

ethnicity, ethnic or national origin, citizenship, religion, disability, mental health needs, age, domestic

circumstances, social class, sexuality, beliefs, political allegiance or trades union membership.

themselves and others including the use of necessary safety devices and protective clothing and co-

operation with the Trust in meeting its responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work legislation.

The post holder must be aware of individual responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work Act

and identify and report, as necessary, any untoward accident, incident or potentially hazardous

environment.

It is the Trust’s responsibility to ensure that staff are able to work in a safe and conducive working

environment and that responsibilities regarding Health and Safety and staff welfare legislation and

best practice are fulfilled throughout their area of responsibility, this will also include undertaking Risk

Assessments as and when required.

people and / or adults in accordance with agreed policy and procedures. If your own conduct in