Ambulance Care Assistant

Ambulnz Community Partners; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 14,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health service provider in Milton Keynes is seeking an Ambulance Care Assistant to deliver non-emergency transport and provide high-quality patient care. The ideal candidate is compassionate, has a good level of physical fitness, and holds a full UK manual driving licence with at least one year of experience. This full-time role offers a competitive pay rate of £13.85 per hour and comprehensive training.

Benefits

£13.85 per hour

Comprehensive training and induction programme

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension scheme

Long service awards

Qualifications

• Caring and compassionate individuals who will treat patients with dignity and respect.
• Previous experience is desirable but not essential as training is provided.
• Minimum of 1 year driving experience with no more than 6 points on licence.

Responsibilities

• Deliver non-emergency transport for patients to and from hospital appointments.
• Provide high quality patient care during transport.
• Work as either a single or double crew.

Skills

Compassionate care

Good level of physical fitness

Tools

Full UK manual driving licence

Job description

Job Title: Ambulance Care Assistant

Location: Milton Keynes

Job Type: Full Time, 40 Hours per week

Pay Rate: £13.85 Per Hour

About the Job

At Ambulnz Community Partners (ACP) we are always on the lookout for talented individuals passionate about high quality patient care to join our growing team.

The main focus of a Community Ambulance Assistant is to deliver non-emergency transport to those in need, for example transporting patients to and from their hospital appointment, whilst providing high quality patient care.

If you are looking for a rewarding role that makes a difference within your community then apply today!

About the company

Ambulnz Community Partners is part of the Ambulnz UK Group. We have over 14 operational bases across England and Wales, and over 800 employees who are providing essential support to the NHS and hospital Trusts. Across our sites we provide patient transport services, secure mental health patient transport, urgent and emergency care.

We are proud to be an established private ambulance provider with a deeply rooted history.

About you

Whilst previous experience within the role is desirable, we do provide comprehensive training including a recognised first aid at work certificate and so it is not essential. More importantly, we are looking for caring and compassionate individuals who will treat our patients with dignity and respect.

The role involves working as either a single or double crew, and therefore it is a requirement for you to hold a full UK manual driving licence with a minimum of 1 year driving experience and no more than 6 points on your licence. You will be using appropriate manual handling techniques to lift and manoeuvre patients, and therefore need to have a good level of physical fitness.

We offer:

• A rewarding career at a reputable company
• £13.85 per hour with overtime enhancements
• Long service awards
• Uniform provided
• Flu vaccination (offered in winter to those who want it)
• Comprehensive Training and Induction Programme including a recognised First Aid at Work Certificate
• A pension scheme
• Enhanced DBS Check, paid for by the Company
• Ability to apply for a Blue Light Discount Card
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Ability to join our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion group promoting equality and celebrating diversity in our workplace
• Employee Assistance Programme providing 24/7 confidential advice and guidance on matters such as:

Employee Assistance Programme

• Formal counselling
• Medical information
• Family issues and relationship advice
• Stress and anxiety
• Financial wellbeing
• Legal information

Safeguarding Statement

Ambulnz Community Partners is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing our policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately. If successful, this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check. Please note it is a criminal offence to apply for a role in a regulated activity if you are barred from doing so.

Equality & Diversity Statement

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required.