TCAA Crew Member
| Posting date: | 29 April 2025 |
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| Salary: | £33,197.68 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £33197.68 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 May 2025 |
| Location: | Retford, DN22 7QL |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | B0498-25-0003 |
Summary
External: The Crew Member will work closely with Clinical Partner Teams (CPTs -NHS specialist transport teams), hospital staff, ambulance crews, helipad staff, airport staff, and visitors to TCAA bases. TCAA Transfers: To be responsive to tasking requests from the Airdesk including responsive mobilisation Ensure equipment is checked and readily available for tasking Engage and work cohesively with CPTs and TCAA Pilots (Pre, During and Post tasking) Communicate effectively and problem solve when problems arise whilst closely liaising with relevant teams Support the safe loading / unloading of patients with CPTs and pilots Ensure patients and equipment are secured safely, checking prior to take off and landing Support CPTs throughout tasking (ie -fitting helmets, harnesses, etc) Provide support and reassurance to patients and parents / guardians Safety: Follow and advise CPTs of TCAA Standard Operating Procedures To comply with airfield safety & security regulations Follow and comply with instructions as directed by pilots Provide assistance and support in the event of an emergency Provide basic life support in the event of a medical emergency involving CPTs or crew To promote positive Crew Resource Management Regular: Work cohesively with TCAA pilots to ensure the aircraft, cabin and equipment is always available and ready for tasking Commitment to training and personal development Carry out daily, weekly, and monthly checks of TCAA Equipment (medical devices, consumables, audits, IPC, etc) Maintain high standards of infection, prevent & control in the aircraft and air base Support with lead roles as allocated by the Operations Team Leader Support with training activities when required Complete administrative and operational tasks as requested by the Operations Team Leader Welcome and host visitors at the air base PR/Media Fundraising: Actively promote the work of TCAA when hosting base visits and any appropriate opportunities Participate in the charities fundraising activities Adhere to Social Media Policy, always representing TCAA professionally Person Specification Education to GCSE level or equivalent in Maths and English, Grace C or above Qualified as Emergency Ambulance Crew, Emergency Care Assistant, equivalent or higher Full UK manual driving licence Evidence of Continuing Professional Development Experience of working within healthcare (5+ years) Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team Good communication skills with the ability to communicate appropriately and effectively in person, over the phone / virtually, by radio and in writing Knowledge of The Childrens Air Ambulance, its organisational values, and the service It provides Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to relate to people, listen well, communicate effectively and in a professional manner Ability to develop effective working relationships with colleagues, NHS teams and external stakeholders Ability to demonstrate an understanding for the need of confidentiality and how this can be maintained A good standard of physical fitness to facilitate lifting, bending, and carrying in the process of transporting patients Comfortable in a Helicopter (air/motion sickness not being an issue) Be able to work shift patterns relating to the role (inc long days, weekends, bank holidays, incidental overtime) Be able to be resilient under pressure and to identify when support is needed for self or others Ability to work effectively in difficult and traumatic circumstances Live within 1 hour commute of allocated Air Base to manage fatigue or be willing to relocate Flexibility to cover infrequent shifts at Gamston Base