Critical Care Transport Specialist

St John Ambulance; Melbourne; Remote; GBP 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and pension scheme

33 days holiday

Cycle to work scheme

Electric Vehicle Scheme

Health and Wellbeing portal

Discounts

Job summary

St John Ambulance in the United Kingdom seeks a Critical Care Transport Assistant to join a multi-disciplinary team to mobilise critical care resources between hospitals. You will provide safe transport for the clinical team, patients and families, while contributing to hands-on patient care during journeys and supporting NHS colleagues.

The role requires a UK manual driving licence with C1, relevant qualifications or willingness to obtain, and a proactive approach to learning, with probationary

Qualifications

• Hold a full UK manual driving licence (C1), with 1–3 years of driving experience and no more than 3 penalty points.
• Hold and maintain an SJA Critical Care Transport Assistant qualification (to be obtained within probationary period).
• Hold IHCD D1/D2 or CERAD Level 3 Certificate (to be obtained within probationary period).
• Experience of working with customers, patients, or clients in a positive manner.
• Experience of managing conflict and de‑escalating situations.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, stable transport to the clinical team, patient and relatives during journeys.
• Maintain competence in all relevant skills and knowledge through CPD and mandatory learning.
• Ensure vehicle and equipment are fit for purpose and report defects.
• Work as part of the Critical Care Transport team and support NHS clinical staff.
• Render emergency aid as part of the team or independently as required and support families.
• Complete all documentation relating to patients, vehicles, and equipment promptly.

Skills

Full UK manual licence (C1)

Driving experience

Conflict management

Customer/patient interaction

Education

SJA CCTA qualification

IHCD D1/D2 or CERAD

Job description

St John Ambulance in the United Kingdom seeks a Critical Care Transport Assistant to join a multi-disciplinary team to mobilise critical care resources between hospitals. You will provide safe transport for the clinical team, patients and families, while contributing to hands-on patient care during journeys and supporting NHS colleagues.

The role requires a UK manual driving licence with C1, relevant qualifications or willingness to obtain, and a proactive approach to learning, with probationary