A new online appraisal system is to be rolled-out from the end of April which will see it replace the paper-based system. The appraisal system called, Actus online, will be introduced to all areas of the organisation, excepted A&E operations and EOC staff, from Monday, 24 April. A&E operational and EOC staff will be included once areas of reorganisation in these departments has been comple
Airwave testing will be carried out on the 25th April from 10:45pm through to 6am. Field Ops: Radios will be working on open channel during this period, meaning crews will be able to hear all communications and subsequently will be unable to use the request to speak or priority button – instead they will have to wait for a gap in the communication then push to talk, stating ‘callsign to Banstead/C
Airwave testing will be carried out on the 25th April from 10:45pm through to 6am. Field Ops: Radios will be working on open channel during this period, meaning crews will be able to hear all communications and subsequently will be unable to use the request to speak or priority button – instead they will have to wait for a gap in the communication then push to talk, stating ‘callsign to Banstead/C
Dear Colleagues, I am aware that over the past few days there has been some concern regarding the use of the SECAmb Clinical Guidelines Pocket Book (Green Book). I am sorry that there has been misunderstanding over this issue – communications issued previously were done with the best of intentions but I recognise may have caused confusion. An external, independent medicines review is currently bei
South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SECAmb) is asking the public for its support over what, as ever, is expected to be a busy long Easter weekend. Staff will be working extremely hard to ensure patients receive the help they require but the Trust is also urging people to prepare themselves in order to minimise their risk of requiring the help of the ambulance service. The Trus
Are you looking to become a future leader? If so then we want to hear from you! We are looking for leaders with talent and potential as we prepare to recruit Operations Team Leaders across the Trust. Open day assessment days will be taking place across the region over the coming weeks. All that is required is that you have a minimum of two years’ experience post registration as a paramedic. You do
Dear Colleagues This is a brief note from the two of us on taking up post. We want SECAmb to be an open, trusting, forward-looking, welcoming and mutually supportive organisation, where everyone matters. We want all our staff to have their say, be listened to and be treated fairly with dignity and respect at all times. We will work together with staff, volunteers and the Board as one team, utilis
From today all maintenance on the Trust’s properties will be handled by Rydon Maintenance. From April 3 the Estates Helpdesk and Production Desk will no longer take calls/emails for any Estates maintenance requirements. All calls for any maintenance/repairs will be taken by the Rydon Helpdesk, either by the following email: erithhelpdesk@rydon.co.uk or by telephone, 0808 164 3959. The maintenance/
Our contract with Care First is ending at the end of March. From the 1st April, information, guidance and support are available to you from a new Employee Assistance Programme, provided by WorkplaceWellness. Sometimes life can be challenging and demanding. The Employee Assistance Programme is designed to give you easy access to help and support to enable you to make informed decisions and tackle i
As part of our improved fleet maintenance and testing processes, the Trust has this week identified that a small number (18 out of a total of 300) of our ambulance fleet are potentially close to the limit for the gross vehicle weight, when fully kitted up and with a crew and a patient on board. Therefore, as a precautionary measure and to ensure the safety of our patients and staff, we are reviewi