Emergency Care Transport Specialist

St John Ambulance; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

6.6 weeks holiday (increasing to 7.6)

Cycle to work scheme

Electric Vehicle Scheme

Health and Wellbeing portal

Discounts (Blue Light, NHS, etc.)

Job summary

St John Ambulance is seeking an Ambulance Crew member for the Emergency Transport Service. You will join a multi-disciplinary team to mobilise a critical care unit and ensure safe transport between hospitals.

The role involves hands-on patient care during transport, collaboration with nurses, doctors and support staff, and participation in ongoing training and development. A competitive package and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, stable transport to the clinical team, patient and relatives throughout journeys.
• Maintain competence in all relevant skills and engage in mandatory learning and CPD.
• Ensure vehicle and equipment are fit for purpose and report defects promptly.
• Work as part of the Critical Care Transport team and support NHS clinical team.
• Render emergency aid and support families, providing information with sensitivity.
• Complete all documentation relating to patients, vehicles and equipment in a timely manner.

Skills

Driving licence (C1)

SJA Critical Care Transport Assistant—

IHCD D1/D2/CERAD

Customer/patient care experience

Conflict management

Education

FREC3/FREC4 or IREC3/IREC4 qualification

IHCD D1/D2 or CERAD qualification

Job description

St John Ambulance is seeking an Ambulance Crew member for the Emergency Transport Service. You will join a multi-disciplinary team to mobilise a critical care unit and ensure safe transport between hospitals.

The role involves hands-on patient care during transport, collaboration with nurses, doctors and support staff, and participation in ongoing training and development. A competitive package and benefits are offered.