Ambulance Care Assistant 2 - The Grange

NHS; Cwmbran; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Cwmbran is seeking an Ambulance Care Assistant 2 to provide essential patient care. This role includes participating in training and working with diverse teams. Applicants should have a Level 2 Diploma and a driving license. The Trust fosters a supportive environment for career development, encouraging applications from diverse backgrounds.

Benefits

Access to high-quality training

Personal Development Review opportunities

Qualifications

• Must hold a full B class driving license with max 3 penalty points.
• Experience of working with people and in teams.
• Experience in health or social care is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care as part of the Ambulance Care team.
• Participate in training programs to develop skills.
• Support continuous personal and professional development.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Teamwork

Compassion for patient care

Education

Level 2 Diploma in Essential Skills or GCSEs

Job description

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 - Cwmbran

(please note base stations are accurate at the time of advert but can be subject to change)

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.

About us

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.

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Please note that applicants must hold a full B class driving license, with a maximum of 3 penalty points and no previous convictions for driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol in order to progress to the driving assessment.

A C1 license is not required for this station

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Level 2 Diploma including Essential/Key/Core Skills at Level 2 in Application of Number and Communication or 5 GCSEs at grade C or above including Mathematics/Numeracy, English/Welsh and combined Sciences or any single science.

Experience

• Experience of working with people
• Experience of working alone as well as in a team
• Experience within the health or social care setting

Other

• C1 classification on driving licence no more than 3 points and no convictions for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs

Values

• Team worker with a flexible approach
• Commitment to Continuous Personal/Professional Development

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.