Health Care Assistant - Self Employed Contractor

Who are IPRS Aeromed?

IPRS Aeromed is one of the UK’s leading independent suppliers of medical repatriations, both inbound and to destinations globally. We also provide expert clinical solutions across a variety of specialist markets and sectors, specialising in security-based environments including court custody suites and other custodial settings.

IPRS Aeromed offers a solution to manage the time-consuming and complex aspects of international medical repatriations, benefiting assistance companies, insurers, and private individuals alike.

We are in an exciting period of substantial growth, having recently doubled our team, so we are looking for motivated individuals who are eager for continuous improvement and want to join our journey. Based primarily in our Gatwick office, you will be part of a company that lives by our values: Innovation, Diversity, Integrity, and Kindness.

At IPRS Aeromed, we believe that our success starts with our people. We prioritize our colleagues, creating an environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to thrive. We are seeking passionate, driven, and collaborative individuals to join our team and help us build an even better workplace.

Position:

We are looking for Health Care Assistants (HCA) to join our expanding team as self-employed contractors, based in Thanet, Kent. Many of our team travel to complete blocks of shifts, and we provide free hotel accommodation during shifts.

Pay rate: £14.00 – £17.00 per hour

12-hour shifts: days 7am to 7pm & nights 7pm to 7am

The Role

As a Health Care Assistant for IPRS Aeromed, you will undertake medical duties ensuring the health and wellbeing of persons in our care. You will work within JRCALC guidelines and your scope of practice, maintaining clinical objectivity with the patient’s wellbeing as a priority.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Measuring and recording baseline observations upon initial contact and at intervals thereafter.
• Producing accurate medical notes for ongoing care and clinical audits.
• Ensuring the medical welfare of colleagues in the security team.
• Alerting the Team Leader if a patient’s condition deteriorates.
• Supporting medication management with your IT skills to ensure safety and accuracy.

Requirements:

What You’ll Need:

• FREC 3 (or equivalent)
• Demonstrated CPD and BLS/ILS competencies
• Proof of Covid and childhood vaccinations

Experience:

• Minimum 3 years experience in Prehospital or Emergency Department settings
• Excellent IT skills
• Fluent English speaker
• Full driving license and reliable transport
• Knowledge of JESIP is desirable

Other information:

• Pay rate: £14.00 – £17.00 per hour
• 12-hour shifts: days 7am to 7pm & nights 7pm to 7am
• Successful candidates will need to consent to a DBS check and Home Office security clearance, which can take up to 12 weeks.

IPRS Aeromed is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are dedicated to equal opportunities and eliminating discrimination. We are a Disability Confident employer, ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible.

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