Emergency Ambulance Crew / EMT - Island of Alderney

Jarrodean Healthcare; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a not-for-profit Ambulance Service in Alderney as an Emergency Ambulance Crew member. You will respond to emergencies, assess patients, and provide care in a scenic island environment. This role offers a higher-than-UK salary, a flat income tax rate, and support for relocation.

Benefits

Higher-than-UK salary

Flat rate 20% income tax

No Council tax or VAT

Assistance with sourcing accommodation

Qualifications

• Experienced UK Emergency Care Assistant or Emergency Medical Technician.
• Completion of First Response Emergency Care Level 4 or equivalent.
• Full manual driving license with at least 1 year of experience.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergency and non-emergency situations.
• Assess and treat patients to your skill level.
• Transport patients as required.

Skills

Emergency Care

Patient Assessment

Driving

Education

First Response Emergency Care Level 4 or SJA 'Emergency Crew' certificate

Job description

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced Emergency Ambulance Crew to join the service on the beautiful Isle of Alderney, in the Channel Islands.

Role Overview

The EAC role in Guernsey and Alderney is positioned between a well-experienced UK Emergency Care Assistant or Emergency Medical Technician and requires First Response Emergency Care Level 4 or SJA 'Emergency Crew' certificate.

About the Ambulance Service

The Ambulance Service in Guernsey and Alderney is a not-for-profit organization in partnership with the States of Guernsey Health Service, operating since 1936 on a subscription basis. The service responds to 999 calls across categories One to Four and employs Paramedics, Community First Responders, Emergency Medical Technicians, Emergency Care Assistants, and Ambulance Care Assistants.

On Alderney

The service on the smaller island of Alderney is staffed by four Emergency Ambulance Crew members working on a double-crew basis on a four on/four off rota. You will respond to emergency and non-emergency situations, assessing and treating patients to your skill level and transporting patients as required. Patients needing hospital care are transferred to the island's sole hospital, which provides a range of healthcare services for the 2,300 residents and is within 1.5 miles from anywhere on the island.

Healthcare Facilities

The local hospital, supported by GPs, has 14 continuing-care beds and 8 general-care beds primarily for general medical and minor injury admissions. Acutely ill, maternity, and pediatric patients are treated in nearby Guernsey, which sends a critical care team if necessary for stabilization and transfer.

About Alderney

Alderney is the third largest of the five islands in the Bailiwick of Guernsey, located near the French coast. The island features beaches, historic fortifications, a small castle, and offers a relaxed lifestyle in a safe environment with scenic views, diverse dining options, rich history, and unique wildlife. Watch this short video on life in Alderney.

Person Requirements

• Experienced UK Emergency Care Assistant or Emergency Medical Technician
• Completion of First Response Emergency Care Level 4 or SJA 'Emergency Crew' certificate (or equivalent)
• Full manual driving license (minimum category B), at least 1 year of driving experience, and willingness to obtain category D1 / C1 if not already held
• A flexible approach to the needs of a rural and remote island setting

Benefits

• Higher-than-UK salary
• Flat rate 20% income tax
• No Council tax or VAT
• A continental lifestyle with friendly people and low crime

Additional Notes

Financial assistance with relocation is offered; however, staff accommodation is not available. Assistance with sourcing accommodation will be provided.

About Our Partner

Jarrodean is a leading healthcare recruitment partner specializing in placing healthcare staff, with a nurse-led approach and a deep understanding of the challenges of remote and island nursing, ensuring a good match for your skills and the role.