Ambulance Care Assistant (Bank)

emedgroup; Swindon; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform provided

Enhanced DBS funded

Full training provided

Flexible shifts

Job summary

EMED Group in Swindon is seeking compassionate Ambulance Care Assistants to support patients to and from medical facilities. The role requires a full UK manual driving licence and offers shifts across Mon-Sun, from early morning to late evening. You will play a crucial part in moving patients safely and with empathy.

No ambulance experience is required as full training is provided; benefits include uniform, funded Enhanced DBS, and flexible hours to suit business needs.

Qualifications

• Hold a full UK manual driving licence.
• Ability to work flexible shifts Mon-Sun (05:30–00:00).
• Experience in care (HCA, support worker) is advantageous but not required.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients to and from medical appointments and between facilities.
• Assist with patient handling and ensure ambulance safety and cleanliness.
• Communicate effectively with patients, relatives, and staff.

Skills

UK driving licence

Flexible shifts

Empathetic communicator

Job description

Do you want a job that genuinely helps people?

We’re looking for kind, reliable and compassionate people to join our Ambulance Care Assistant (ACA) team in Swindon. This is a role for someone who wants to make a real difference every day, supporting patients of all ages on their journeys to and from medical facilities.

Bank (0 hour) | Mon-Sun | Shifts available between 05:30am - 00:00am

An ACA is a hugely rewarding and fulfilling role. Each day, you’ll be helping someone in need, making their lives that little bit easier, and knowing that you make a difference to their day provides you with a real sense of achievement.

You’ll drive patients to and from medical appointments and between healthcare facilities, either working with a colleague or independently, so it is vital to hold a full UK manual driving licence and have a good degree of physical fitness for manual handling.

What benefits can you expect?

• £12.71ph
• 12.07% uplift on each hour worked to cover annual leave
• The flexibility to work when suits you, to support the needs of the business
• Uniform provided.
• Company funded Enhanced DBS certificate
• Full training provided

Other duties include:

• Assisting in the transportation of ‘end of life’ patients, ensuring a high level of empathy is present at all times
• Building rapport by effectively communicating with patients and their relatives/friends
• Responsible for lifting, securing and helping patients in and out of the Ambulance
• Assist with the handing over of patients to appropriate staff on arrival at treatment centres/hospital’s or to family/friends at their homes.
• Transfer patients from beds to stretchers, chairs to chairs or similar both in and out of hospital and medical settings.
• Ensuring that the ambulance is kept safe, clean and tidy

You don’t need previous ambulance experience, we provide full training.

You can view our day in the life video here: Video Portal Explore Insights, Guidance & Information - EMED Group

We'd love to hear from you if:

• You hold a valid UK manual driving licence (6 points maximum)
• You are able to work flexible shifts between 05:00am and 00:00, Monday to Sunday (with notice)
• You have experience in Care (HCA, Support worker, etc) - advantageous
• You are committed to patient care
• You are an effective communicator and empathetic with others in what can often be emotional circumstances.
• You are physically fit for patient handling and moving.
• You can pass an Enhanced DBS check (company funded).
• You have a natural flair for team working and collaboration

About Us:

EMED Group is an established healthcare logistics provider that enables access to health and social care through our four specialist divisions. We are one of the largest health and care partners to the NHS with 4,000 colleagues across over 60 bases UK-wide.

EMED Group is committed to pro-actively improving the wellbeing of our communities by providing access to vital health and social care services across the UK.