Job summaryWe are recruiting for Clinical Care Assistants; this role is a key part of our Clinical Care Team. The role involves attending & assisting on a range of emergency calls including recording patients vital signs, providing support in CPR & resuscitation, assisting the paramedic, moving/lifting patients & driving on blue lightsPlease indicate on your application which would be your preferred location & see attached Applicant Guidance Notes for full station ListPlease be aware the next course start dates for the CCA role are September 2024 and January 2025.We have a specific need for CCA's in Peterlee and Sunderland, but also trust wideThe training course is a 13-month program. It is a level 3 apprenticeship-Diploma in Ambulance Emergency & Urgent Care Support & a Level 3 Certificate in Emergency Response Ambulance Driving, continued progression within the organisation is subject to you obtaining these level 3 qualifications. As part of this you will also be supported to obtain literacy & numeracy level 2 if you do not already have them or the equivalent within 12 months of starting in post. You will also be required to sign a learner agreement for this level of commitmentYou MUST have a UK driving licence with either full C1 entitlement or a Provisional C1 Licence & proof of passed Theory section of the Test AT the time of applying.Main duties of the jobThe post requires competence in the safe moving of patients therefore safe moving and handling techniques must be deployed including the use of all relevant mechanical equipment, handling device and restraint/clamping systems including baby/child seats and wheelchairs, chairs and stretchers. All Infection Prevention and Control policies must be abided by to reduce the likelihood of a health care associated infection The post will also require an element of patient observation, recording of vital signs and providing hands on support in CPR and resuscitation. To use advanced driving skills including blue light and normal traffic conditions to respond to Emergency, urgent and routine calls as required. To undertake daily vehicle inspections, restock hard and soft items according to the vehicle inventory.Initial Training consists of 7 weeks clinical & 3 week driving on entry to the role & is pass or failAbility to attend emergency care and blue light driver training for the position. Full UK/EU driving licence together with holding either full C1 entitlement or alternatively a Provisional C1 Licence and proof of successfully passed Theory section of the Test at time of application.About usWe employ 3,500 staff in 63 locations and serve a population of 2,600,000 in Northumberland, Tyne & Wear, County Durham, and Tees over 3230 square miles.Many people think the job of the ambulance service is to collect patients and take them to hospital, but we do much more!Paramedic skills have developed hugely in recent years, meaning we carry out more treatment at the scene and en-route to hospital.We have a dedicated clinical assessment service that allows us to provide patients with the most appropriate care from the beginning of the patient journey.We have a specialised branch of the Trust called HART which deal with explosions or terrorist attacks.Ultimately patients are the heart of everything that we do to support our mission of "safe, effective and responsive care for all".We value and respect the diversity employees bring to our workplace. We recruit a workforce that reflects the community we serve, and welcome applications from people from all backgrounds. To ensure we deliver on our aims in relation to diversity and inclusion we assess ourselves against a range of frameworks. We are ENEI Gold employer, Disability Confident Leader, Dyslexia Smart Award employer, Dementia Friendly, and part of Mind Blue Light programme and the Race at Work Charter from the Princes Responsible Business Network and are achieving across all objectives in NHS Equality Delivery System.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease refer to the attached Job Description for a full list of responsibilities and duties for this role.Person SpecificationEducation,Qualifications & TrainingEssentialFive GCSE's at grade C or equivalent / NVQ level 2 or higher level qualification or significant relevant work experience for example working in a healthcare environment.Willing to undertake further training as when required.Ability to attend emergency care and blue light driver training for the position Full UK/EU driving licence together with holding either full C1 entitlement or alternatively a Provisional C1 Licence and proof of successfully passed Theory section of the Test at time of application.DesirablePrevious experience within a health or social care environment.Key Skills, Knowledge & AptitudeEssentialWork to the Mission, Vision and Values of the North East Ambulance Service. Basic IT knowledge and Skills Understanding of customer care. Excellent communication skills. Ability to work at other locations as and when required Ability to work as part of a team/crew physically able to bend, twist, pull and push etc Knowledge of the local areaDesirableGeneral knowledge of anatomy and physiology. Awareness of Health and Safety and Equality and Diversity legislation.Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 detailsEmployer nameNorth East Ambulance Service NHS Foundation TrustAddressTrust WideTrust WideNE15 8NYEmployer's websitehttps://www.neas.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)