Ambulance Care Assistant 2 - The Grange

Welsh Ambulance Services University NHS Trust; Cwmbran; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Welsh Ambulance NHS Trust in Wales is recruiting an Ambulance Care Assistant 2 (Band 3) to join The Grange Transfer Team in Cwmbran. The role involves frontline patient care with progression opportunities through a six-week training programme.

We offer development support, CPD time, and an annual Personal Development Review. The position starts at the bottom of the band with option to increase salary for relevant experience. Welsh language skills are desirable.

Qualifications

• Entry level role with potential progression to EMT or Paramedic.
• Passion for patient care and good communication.
• Welsh language level 1 skills desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide front-line patient care within the transfer team.
• Work as part of a coordinated ambulance crew in a busy trust environment.
• Attend training programmes and CPD opportunities.

Skills

Communication skills

People skills

Team player

Job description

Welsh Ambulance NHS Trust

Ambulance Care Assistant 2 - The Grange

The closing date is 11 October 2026

Job summary

#RemarkablePeople

Ambulance Care Assistant 2 (Band 3)

It's been an exciting time at Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust as we continue our journey of "Being our Best", and our mission to provide world-class patient care.

Due to internal moves and career progression opportunities within the Trust, we are now looking to recruit new Ambulance Care Assistant 2. As this is no ordinary role, we will be looking for extraordinary people to join one of our 6 week training programmes.

We are looking to fill vacancies in:

• The Grange Transfer Team - Cwmbran

Course start date: 25th January 2027 at Matrix House, Enterprise Park, Swansea, SA6 8RE

Main duties of the job

The Role

Ambulance Care Assistant 2 are often seen as entry level opportunities, with many Staff progressing into Emergency Medical Technician or even Paramedic roles. You will already have a real passion for patient care, together with excellent communication and people skills. You will also be a committed team player and relish a job where no two days are the same. Please see the enclosed job description and person specification for further information.

In return, we are keen to support your development and career ambitions with access to high quality training, dedicated time to undertake CPD opportunities and an annual Personal Development Review to ensure that you too can be your best.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. Welsh Language level 1 skills are desirable for this role.

About us

#RemarkablePeople

Our workforce is made up of over 4,000 remarkable people who contribute to the delivery of world-class patient care across Wales, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Whether you work in a patient-facing role or within our range of support services, the work that you do enables us to provide high quality care, wherever and whenever we're needed.

The Trust recognises the need for its workforce to represent the diversity of the population it serves across the whole of Wales and seeks to create an environment where diversity is celebrated and inclusivity matters. We are also keen to break down any barriers into the Trust, and would encourage applications from under-represented groups, including those from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ communities and disability groups.

Careers within the Welsh Ambulance Services University NHS Trust are diverse and varied, with opportunities arising right across the service. Whatever your skills and background, you're sure to find a career with us which is fulfilling, challenging, and rewarding.

In line with the Trust's Starting Salary Procedure, all applicants will start at the bottom of the band for the position applied for, but can apply for a higher salary if they have previous experience relevant to the position.

Details

Date posted

23 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£26,813 to £27,890 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

020-ACS076-0926

Job locations

Beacon House

William Brown Close, Llantarnam Industrial Park

Cwmbran

NP44 3AB

United Kingdom

Employer details

Employer name

Welsh Ambulance NHS Trust

Address

Beacon House

William Brown Close, Llantarnam Industrial Park

Cwmbran

NP44 3AB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ambulance.wales.nhs.uk/en/5