Patient Transport & Discharge Care Assistant — Flexible Hours

The Methodist Church in Britain; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

27 days annual leave rising to 33

Contributory pension

NHS discounts

Car lease and salary sacrifice

Occupational health and counselling

Training and progression

Staff networks

Job summary

Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust is seeking an Ambulance Care Assistant for permanent full-time hours. The role focuses on moving patients and carers to appointments and helping hospitals discharge patients ready to leave.

You will drive across West Yorkshire, sometimes solo or in a double crew, with manual handling of patients a routine task. You will require a full UK manual driving licence and the ability to adapt communication to individual needs, with a focus on safe, compassionate

Qualifications

• Level 2 qualification (e.g., 3 GCSEs A-C or NVQ Level 2) or equivalent experience
• Full UK manual driving licence

Responsibilities

• Transport patients to and from healthcare appointments
• Assist hospitals with discharge when patients are fit to leave
• Support patients, carers and healthcare representatives
• Perform manual handling tasks
• Adapt communication to individual needs
• Drive across West Yorkshire and beyond
• Work alone or in a double crew
• Provide polite, professional journeys for patients

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Sensitive situation handling

Self-discipline

IT skills

Education

Level 2 qualification

Job description

Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust is seeking an Ambulance Care Assistant for permanent full-time hours. The role focuses on moving patients and carers to appointments and helping hospitals discharge patients ready to leave.

You will drive across West Yorkshire, sometimes solo or in a double crew, with manual handling of patients a routine task. You will require a full UK manual driving licence and the ability to adapt communication to individual needs, with a focus on safe, compassionate