Join MET Medical as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT / AAP), as part of our frontline 999 team. Your core rota will predominantly be on our 999 contract.
As a qualified EMT/AAP, you will respond to emergency calls, offer crucial medical assistance, and contribute significantly to the well-being of our patients. This role is not only personally rewarding but also offers opportunities for professional development and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of those we serve. Join us and be a part of a dedicated team committed to ensuring the health and safety of our community every day.
Job Title: Emergency Medical Technician / Associate Ambulance Practitioner (AAP)
Salary: £37,440 per annum (£18 p/hour weekday & £19 p/hour weekend)
Location St Albans, Hertfordshire
Shift Times: 4 on and 4 off (full time) - 0930-2200
Why MET Medical:
Join MET Medical and become part of our close-knit team, where each member of our team is valued and cared for. We take pride in fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment that prioritises the well-being and professional growth of our staff.
At MET Medical, you will benefit from overtime opportunities across a diverse range of clients including some of the UK's leading largest festivals.
Job Summary:
As an Emergency Medical Technician, you will be at the forefront of delivering crucial pre-hospital care and emergency medical services to our community. Your primary responsibilities will include responding to emergency calls, assessing and stabilising patients, administering essential medical interventions, and ensuring the highest standards of patient care and safety.
This role demands quick thinking, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to work under pressure while providing compassionate and efficient care to individuals in need. You will be an integral part of a dynamic healthcare team dedicated to saving lives and making a positive impact on the well-being of our community. Your commitment to excellence in emergency medical services will be instrumental in providing critical care when it matters most.
Essential / Experience:

• Successfully completed IHCD, Level 4 AAP Qualification or FREUC 5 (Ambulance Technician Certificate).
• Future Quals L3 / Emergency Ambulance Driving Certificate (if IHCD will need to evidence Section 19 certificate).
• Experience of emergency and non-emergency driving with a statutory service,
• Hold a valid EU Driving License (No more than 3 endorsement points)
• A minimum of one year of experience front line emergency responding
• Up to date with all immunisations
• C1 Category licence
• Enhanced DBS

Physical Fitness Requirement: As a EMT, a high level of physical fitness is essential for success in this role. You will occasionally encounter situations where quick access to inaccessible patients, often involving climbing stairs, is necessary. Additionally, your responsibilities will include manual handling and performing CPR. Being in excellent physical condition is crucial to ensure that you can provide rapid and effective medical care to those in need.
Knowledge / Skills / Ability

• Ability to carry out manual handling including the lifting of patients and equipment
• Good knowledge of current operational procedures and clinical practices
• Good verbal, listening and written communication skills
• Able to communicate across wide demographic boundaries in an appropriate manner
• Demonstrate the ability and commitment to providing high quality patient care, appropriate to patient needs
• Able to operate all appropriate information systems in an efficient and effective manner relevant to this post
• Respects and applies patient confidentiality at all times
• Displays good diplomatic skills, is tactful and discreet.
• Good organisational skills, is able to identify priority pathways and act effectively under pressure
• Able to produce accurate records in accordance with MET-Medical policy.
• Is self-motivated with ability to work within occupational guidelines
• Displays excellent attention to detail
• Maintains a flexible and proactive approach to work
• Demonstrate a commitment to team working

A more detailed job description will be sent to you via our HR team once you have registered your interest.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £37,440.00 per year
Job Types: Permanent, Zero hours contract
Pay: From £37,440.00 per year
Benefits:

• Company pension
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Application question(s):

• Please note our shifts start at our ambulance station located in St Albans (Hertfordshire). Please only apply for this role if you are able / willing to travel to St Albans for the shift.

Experience:

• frontline: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• FREUC5 / Level 4 AAP or IHCD Certificate (required)
• L3 CERAD (Emergency Ambulance Driving Certificate) (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person