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SORT now open to ECSW/ECAs/IAP

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In 2021 SORT and AIT merged into one SORT team, meaning all SORT staff need to be trained in both disciplines to maintain their compliance.  As a Trust we are now in a position open SORT up to those staff in a wider range of clinical roles, now meaning the following staff groups can apply to join the EEAST SORT Project…

  • Emergency Care Support Workers (ECSW)
  • Emergency Care Assistants (ECA)
  • Intermediate Ambulance Practitioner (IAP)
  • Apprentice EMTs
  • Student and qualified EMTs and APPs
  • Student Ambulance Nurses
  • Ambulance Nurses
  • Paramedics

 

As a member of SORT, you will continue working in your current role, as well as having the opportunity to undergo an initial Occupational Health screening and Physical Competency Assessment (PCA) before choosing dates for a 3-day SORT CBRN (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear) course and a 2-day SORT MTA (Marauding Terrorist Attack) course.

 

Once these are completed you are guaranteed 7 days of funded training per year plus the opportunities to participate in multi-agency exercises.

 

The majority of SORT training will be attended on rest days and on overtime, however, we will shortly be able to abstract staff for up to 3 of their 7 days of training each year.  For those having to travel long distances for the training, hotel accommodation will be provided where required.

 

The courses have a full programme which is set at an accessible level to all staff, regardless of previous experiences and set in a relaxed learning environment.

 

SORT CBRN duties include

Setting up the Trust Clinical Decontamination Unit

Wearing PPE (Powered Respirator Protective Suit)

Learn Dry Decontamination & Wet Decontamination Techniques

Learn Triage Techniques in Full PPE

Learn to erect the Tented Modules to provide shelter at Major Incidents

Learn to set out a Casualty Clearing Station

 

SORT MTA duties include

Working in a warm/hot zone

Working alongside specialist fire, military, and police units 

Wearing Ballistic PPE

Triaging, treating, and extricating casualties

Working in a CCP/CCS

 

Application process

If you’re interested, you can apply to complete the initial PCA by completing this short application form https://tinyurl.com/EEAST-SORT-Application

 

If you have any questions then please email SORT@eastamb.nhs.uk 

 

All applicants will need to book and pass the PCA and a medical assessment before starting the training.

Published on 7th Match 2022