Critical Care Transport Specialist

St John Ambulance; Peacehaven; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

6.6 weeks holiday (pro rata for part-t

Cycle to work scheme

Electric Vehicle Scheme

Health and Wellbeing portal

Employee Discounts (Blue Light, NHS)

Job summary

St John Ambulance in England is hiring a Critical Care Transport Assistant to mobilise a specialist team and safely transport patients between hospitals and Critical Care Units. You will be part of a coordinated clinical team, delivering hands-on care and supporting families during transit.

Qualified candidates with required driving and transport qualifications can join a funded training programme and advance within a charity dedicated to lifesaving and community care.

Qualifications

• Hold a full UK manual driving licence (with C1 category) and at least 1 year of driving experience with no more than 3 penalty points.
• Hold and maintain an SJA Critical Care Transport Assistant qualification (FREC3/FREC4/IREC3/IREC4) or be able to obtain during probation.
• Hold IHCD D1/D2, BTEC Level 3 or CERAD qualifications (or be able to obtain during probation).
• Experience working with customers, patients or clients in a positive manner.
• Experience in managing conflict and de-escalating situations.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, stable transport to the clinical team, patient and relatives throughout journeys, mindful of patient vulnerability.
• Maintain competence in relevant skills; engage in CPD and mandatory learning during probation and annually thereafter.
• Ensure vehicle and equipment are fit for purpose, report defects promptly.
• Be an integral part of the Critical Care Transport team, supporting NHS clinical staff as trained.
• Render emergency aid and support families with accurate information and compassionate communication.
• Complete all patient, vehicle and equipment documentation accurately and timely.

Skills

Driving

Customer service

Conflict management

Documentation

Education

FREC3/FREC4/IREC3/IREC4

IHCD D1/D2

CERAD (BTEC Level 3 or equivalent)

Job description

St John Ambulance in England is hiring a Critical Care Transport Assistant to mobilise a specialist team and safely transport patients between hospitals and Critical Care Units. You will be part of a coordinated clinical team, delivering hands-on care and supporting families during transit.

Qualified candidates with required driving and transport qualifications can join a funded training programme and advance within a charity dedicated to lifesaving and community care.