Ambulance Care Assistant

The Methodist Church in Britain; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unsocial hours pay

Support to achieve Level 3 ambulance证

Literacy/numeracy level 2 support

Base near home option

Flexible hours

Job summary

North East Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust is offering an apprenticeship in the Transport Team. It involves moving patients safely and compassionately to and from hospital appointments, clinics and treatment centres, while working toward Level 3 qualifications.

Applicants start with a seven-week pass-or-fail course at Gateshead education centre, and the post runs round the clock. You must hold a full manual driving licence and be able to lift and carry patients daily as part of a 365-day

Qualifications

• Must hold a full manual driving licence with eligibility to drive in the UK
• Customer- or patient-focused environment experience welcome

Responsibilities

• Transport patients safely and compassionately to and from hospital appointments, clinics and treatment centres
• Deliver care in line with SOPs and within scope of practice
• Work as a key member of the transport team
• Cover 365-day service including days, nights, weekends and bank holidays
• Complete the initial seven-week training course with practical driving and classroom learning
• Work towards Level 3 certificates in Ambulance Patient Care and Ambulance Driving

Skills

Strong communication

Basic IT knowledge

Education

Three GCSEs (A-C) incl English & Maths

Or equivalent relevant experience

Job description

This apprenticeship sits in the transport team of North East Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust, which covers the whole region. The apprentice helps move patients safely and compassionately to and from hospital appointments, clinics and treatment centres, while working towards Level 3 qualifications. Entry starts with a seven-week pass-or-fail course at the Gateshead education centre, and the post runs round the clock, including nights, weekends and bank holidays. Applicants need a full manual driving licence and must be able to lift and carry patients daily.

What the job involves

• Transport patients safely and compassionately to and from hospital appointments, clinics and treatment centres
• Deliver care in line with pre-agreed standard operating procedures and within scope of practice
• Work as a key member of the transport team
• Work days, nights, evenings, weekends, bank holidays and Christmas across a 365-day service
• Cover annual leave and sickness through relief shifts
• Complete the initial seven-week training course, including practical driving and classroom learning
• Work towards Level 3 Certificates in Ambulance Patient Care and Patient Care Services Ambulance Driving

What’s required

Qualifications

• Three GCSEs at grade C or above, including English and Maths, or equivalent
• Or equivalent relevant experience in a customer- or patient-focused environment

Skills & knowledge

• Strong communication skills and ability to deal with a range of people
• Basic IT knowledge and skills

Checks & eligibility

• Full manual driving licence with eligibility to drive in the UK

Other

• Physically able to regularly lift and carry patients of various weights
• Physically able to bend, twist, pull, push and kneel, daily

Nice to have

• NVQ Level 2 in a relevant area such as health and social care or customer care

What’s offered

• Unsocial hours payments as per Section 2 of NHS terms and conditions
• Support to achieve Level 3 Certificates in ambulance patient care and ambulance driving
• Support to gain literacy and numeracy Level 2 if not already held
• Option to request a base closer to home, with placement in a pool for up to 6 months
• Choice of priority station from the station map
• Option to state a preference for full time or part time hours