Summer Intern (Students)

Impact

We are the first pre-hospital care company in the country to offer health and medical internships to students. The placement scheme that sees undergraduates work in the service around their studies 5 months over the Summer. Students are placed within a business area that supports their learning and development. During their internships, students will immerse themselves in the day to day work of a team whilst working. Our scheme not only provides students with valuable knowledge to support their studies but also essential work experience to increase skills, experience and employability

The annual application window opens in February 2020. A Short selection process takes place in March 2020 Successful candidates start a with a weekend of Essential Training in April, with opportunities for work to soon follow.

What you would be involved in?

WHAT WE DO

• Event First Aid and Medical Cover Festivals, Concerts, Community Events, Sporting Fixtures and many more

• Event Welfare Services Providing assistance with public safety and assistance

• Lifesaving Skills Supporting others to learn essential life saving skills

• Community Health Services Providing care, advice and education to the local community

Opportunities include:

• Event Medical and Welfare Cover - mainly weekend cover

• Logistics Support

• Community Training and Awareness - mainly weekday cover

Continued training and development opportunists continue across the Summer Period, including: Advanced First Aid Techniques, Demonstrator Skills, NHS Care Certificate and Skills for Health. Opportunities for continued work may be offered on successful completion.

• Delivery of first aid to the public at community and commercial events

• Ensure that equipment being used is fit for purpose, used correctly and is clean

• To report defects to equipment and any other operational issues as soon as possible

• To undertake training for role and keep up to date as needed

• To maintain patient confidentiality, health and safety at all times

• To keep appropriate patient treatment records; training received and hours

• Represent Excel EMS in a professional manner and follow all appropriate policies and procedures

We are looking for people who:

• Are extremely reliable, trustworthy and good under pressure.

• Are able to work on their own and also with clinical professionals as part of a team.

• Have excellent interpersonal skills with ability to communicate effectively at all levels.

• Are fit enough to meet the physical requirement for role.

• Are willing to undergo relevant training for this role and have the capacity to sustain and develop their skills and knowledge.