Ambulance Care Assistant — Flexible Shifts

EMED Group; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension Scheme

Uniform provided

EAP

Job summary

EMED Group is seeking an Ambulance Care Assistant in Gloucester to support patients on journeys to and from medical facilities. You will drive patients, assist with transfers, and help with handovers to clinical staff or families. Full training is provided.

Applicants should hold a valid UK manual driving licence, be physically fit, and capable of working flexible shifts. Prior care experience is advantageous, and an Enhanced DBS check is required.

Qualifications

• Hold a valid UK manual driving licence.
• Be flexible to work shifts between 05:00 and 00:00, Mon-Sun.
• Experience in care (HCA, Support worker) is advantageous.
• Be committed to patient care.
• Be an effective communicator and empathetic in emotional situations.
• Be physically fit for patient handling and moving.
• Able to pass an Enhanced DBS check (company funded).
• Demonstrate teamwork and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Drive patients to and from medical appointments and between facilities, with or without a colleague.
• Assist with lifting, securing and helping patients in and out of ambulances.
• Assist with handing over patients to staff at treatment centres or to family at home.
• Transfer patients between beds, stretchers or chairs in medical settings.
• Ensure ambulances are kept clean and safe.

Skills

Valid UK manual driving licence

Empathy and communication

Teamwork

Physical fitness

Enhanced DBS check

Job description

EMED Group is seeking an Ambulance Care Assistant in Gloucester to support patients on journeys to and from medical facilities. You will drive patients, assist with transfers, and help with handovers to clinical staff or families. Full training is provided.

Applicants should hold a valid UK manual driving licence, be physically fit, and capable of working flexible shifts. Prior care experience is advantageous, and an Enhanced DBS check is required.