Ambulance Care Assistant (Bank) Bedfordshire

East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust; Dunstable; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading ambulance service is seeking enthusiastic Ambulance Care Assistants to transport patients to and from appointments. The role requires a full UK driving license and offers a 3-week paid training course. The service values diversity and supports flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Experience caring for people with proven customer care and communication skills.
• Full UK manual car driving licence with at least one year's driving experience.

Responsibilities

• Transporting non-urgent patients to and from health/social care premises.
• Working in a team or independently, operating various vehicle types.

Skills

Customer care

Communication

Flexibility

Adaptability

Discretion

Local knowledge

Job description

Job Title: Ambulance Care Assistant

We are currently seeking enthusiastic and passionate Ambulance Care Assistants to transport patients, who are frail or require specialist assistance, to and from appointments at hospitals, treatment centres, and similar facilities.

Requirements and Skills

1. Experience caring for people with proven customer care and communication skills.
2. Flexibility, adaptability, and discretion.
3. Good sense of humour and local knowledge of the area.
4. Full UK manual car driving licence with at least one year's driving experience. A maximum of 3 penalty points for minor motoring offences will be considered.
5. Ability to commit to a 3-week paid training course, including clinical and patient transport driver training, with full uniform provided.

Role Details

The role involves transporting non-urgent patients to and from health/social care premises and private residences. You will work in a team or independently, operating various vehicle types.

Additional Information

We serve a diverse region, including Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Essex, Norfolk, Suffolk, and Cambridgeshire. We value diversity and encourage applications from under-represented groups, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ individuals.

We support flexible working arrangements to help employees balance work and personal commitments.

Contact

For further details or informal visits, please contact:

• Name: Helen Ronayne
• Job Title: PTS Service Delivery Manager
• Email: [e-mail]
• Phone: [phone]