Job summary
MOD Boscombe Down is a secure establishment operated by QinetiQ on behalf of the Ministry of Defence. The establishment is home to Test & Evaluation squadrons, the Southampton University Air Squadron (SUAS), and the Empire Test Pilots School (ETPS). Working alongside the QinetiQ Fire & Rescue Service, Care Plus Group delivers the Pre-Hospital Emergency & Urgent Care service for the establishment.

Please note that Care Plus Group are not currently registered to sponsor applicants from outside the EU and EEA.

Main duties of the job
Job Title: Emergency Medical Technician

Department: Patient Transport & Events Management Service

Base: MOD Boscombe Down

24.5 hours a week (Week A x 2 shifts, Week B x 3 Shifts. In rotation)

Permanent contract

Salary Range 5 £30,805 - £35,715 Fixed point. Pro rata per annum.

We are looking for an Emergency Medical Technician to join our team at Boscombe Down MOD. The team provide emergency and front line response to the MOD Base which has frequent aircraft activity as well as about 1500 military personnel and civilians.

You must be a qualified Technician with experience of working with ambulance response, in return you will have access to training and support, be provided with equipment.

Working as part of an emergency medical response team at a military establishment providing both airfield and domestic cover, the post holder will support the full-time staff, as well as providing cover for ad-hoc Out-Of-Hours flying on nights and weekends. Providing emergency triage, assessment, treatment, and onward referral/transfer/discharge of casualties.

You will be required to undertake duties including vehicle and equipment checks, participating in training, responding to airfield and domestic emergencies, driving ambulance vehicles under normal and emergency road conditions, and operating in-line with current policies, procedures and guidelines.

For further information please contact Amy Sidaway on telephone number 01980 663200

About us
Care Plus Group is an employee owned Social Enterprise, established in 2011 to deliver NHS community health and social care services and employ over 800 people. A key feature of our organisation is the positive culture we have developed which is based on valuing, trusting, engagement, and involvement of our staff.

We consistently deliver high quality innovative services across NE Lincolnshire, reflected in an ongoing above 95% customer satisfaction feedback. Our services have received national recognition/commendations and Awards including winning a national HSJ award in November 2021. We hold the highest possible standard of ISO accreditation and are committed to reducing our carbon footprint.

We offer excellent terms and conditions including optional membership to a contributory pension scheme, Independent Provider closed access to the NHS pension scheme, lease cars, a full induction programme and an extensive range of CPD/development opportunities. We recognise continuous service from partner Health and Care organisations for the purposes of annual leave entitlement.

We are a supportive employer and operate in a way which supports family friendly and flexible working. CPG is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding the welfare of vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria.

Job responsibilities
The job description is attached as a separate document with the person specification please refer to this for more information.

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Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• IHCD Ambulance Aid / FREC 5 / Associate Ambulance Practitioner
• Minimum of GCSE English & Maths / Level 2 Functional Skills in English and Maths (or equivalent)
• Full valid UK driving license (no more than 6 penalty points)
• Emergency driving qualification (IHCD/CERAD/ROSPA or equivalent)

Desirable

• C1 driving license entitlement

Experience
Essential

• Minimum of 12-months post qualification experience
• Experience of working in pre-hospital emergency & urgent care within the previous 6-months

Desirable

• Previous experience of working in a medical capacity in industrial, rescue, or airfield settings
• Previous ambulance HART/SORT experience

Knowledge & Skills
Essential

• Ability to work as part of a small team but also independently where required
• Effective communication skills both verbal and written
• Ability to effectively use Microsoft Office packages including Word, Excel, Access, Outlook

Desirable

• Safe Working at Height training

Other
Essential

• Ability to transport medical equipment and casualties over uneven terrain up to 200m
• Ability to utilise Personal Protective Equipment in accordance with training and manufacturers requirements

Desirable

• Current BPSS (or higher) security clearance

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details
Employer name: Care Plus Group
Address: MOD Boscombe Down, Amesbury, Salisbury, SP4 0JF, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.careplusgroup.org/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Paramedic Team Leader, Amy Sidaway
amy.sidaway@nhs.net
01980663200

Care Plus Group is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding the welfare of vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers.