Compassionate Healthcare Assistant & Ambulance Driver

Prometheus Safe and Secure; Birches Green; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Prometheus Safe & Secure in the United Kingdom is seeking compassionate ambulance drivers to assist qualified nurses in the safe transfer of patients and to deliver dignified care. You will respond to emergencies, drive ambulances when needed, and complete handovers with accurate paperwork to ensure continuity of care.

The role involves safeguarding, mandatory training, and building strong relationships with patients and partner agencies in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Assist qualified nurses in the safe transfer of patients.
• Deliver compassionate care, maintaining dignity and comfort at all times.
• Provide crisis intervention for patients experiencing mental health difficulties.
• Drive ambulances when required, ensuring safe, smooth and timely journeys.
• Complete accurate handovers and essential paperwork, capturing risk histories and current presentations to ensure continuity of care.
• Respond calmly and effectively to emergencies, using your training and judgement to act in the patient's best interests.
• Follow safeguarding policies for both children and adults, always keeping safety and well-being as the priority.
• Take part in mandatory training, meetings and reviews so your skills and knowledge stay up to date.
• Check vehicles and equipment before each journey, reporting any issues promptly so we can deliver safe and reliable service.
• Build positive relationships with patients, colleagues and partner agencies, promoting equality, diversity and respect in every interaction.

Responsibilities

• Assist qualified nurses in the safe transfer of patients.
• Deliver compassionate care, maintaining dignity and comfort at all times even in challenging situations.
• Provide crisis intervention for patients experiencing mental health difficulties, offering reassurance and practical support.
• Drive ambulances when required, ensuring safe, smooth and timely journeys.
• Complete accurate handovers and essential paperwork, capturing risk histories and current presentations to ensure continuity of care.
• Respond calmly and effectively to emergencies, using your training and judgement to act in the patient's best interests.
• Follow safeguarding policies for both children and adults, always keeping safety and well-being as the priority.
• Take part in mandatory training, meetings and reviews so your skills and knowledge stay up to date.
• Check vehicles and equipment before each journey, reporting any issues promptly so we can deliver safe and reliable service.
• Build positive relationships with patients, colleagues and partner agencies, promoting equality, diversity and respect in every interaction.

Job description

Prometheus Safe & Secure in the United Kingdom is seeking compassionate ambulance drivers to assist qualified nurses in the safe transfer of patients and to deliver dignified care. You will respond to emergencies, drive ambulances when needed, and complete handovers with accurate paperwork to ensure continuity of care.

The role involves safeguarding, mandatory training, and building strong relationships with patients and partner agencies in a fast-paced environment.