Non-Emergency Patient Transport Assistant (Welsh)

Welsh Ambulance NHS Trust; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking Ambulance Care Assistants to join their non-emergency patient transport team. Ideal candidates will deliver professional and compassionate care while assisting patients during transfers. Responsibilities include driving patients safely, assisting with their needs, and providing administrative support. A reasonable standard of education and a First Aid certificate are expected, with an ability to work both alone and in a team. The role involves varying hours across different locations in the Hywel Dda health board area.

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications are specified, but a reasonable standard of education is expected.
• Successful completion of the 3-week PCS Foundation Course is required.
• Sound geographical knowledge of the area served and able to read a map.

Responsibilities

• Drive an equipped NEPTS ambulance for non-urgent patient journeys.
• Transport patients safely and provide appropriate care as per training.
• Administrative support to Human Resources Team, focusing on Trac recruitment.

Skills

Customer care

Compassion

Verbal communication

Written communication

Ability to work alone

Education

Reasonable standard of general education

First Aid at Work certificate

Job description

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking Ambulance Care Assistants to join their non-emergency patient transport team. Ideal candidates will deliver professional and compassionate care while assisting patients during transfers. Responsibilities include driving patients safely, assisting with their needs, and providing administrative support. A reasonable standard of education and a First Aid certificate are expected, with an ability to work both alone and in a team. The role involves varying hours across different locations in the Hywel Dda health board area.