Retrieval Care Assistant

EMED Group; West of England; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full uniform

Free parking

Staff discounts

Career development

Overtime pay

Generous leave

Progression opportunities

Training academy

Special projects

Pension

EAP

Job summary

Bristol Ambulance, part of EMED Group, invites applications for a Retrieval Care Assistant to join the Paediatric Retrieval Team based in Aztec West, Bristol. The role will support Neonatal and Paediatric ICU teams across the South West and Wales to stabilise and transfer children to specialist units.

The position follows a 4 on, 4 off 12-hour shift pattern (days and nights). Applicants must hold a C1 driving licence and blue light qualification, with a valid UK manual licence (2+ years) and

Qualifications

• C1 driving licence and blue light qualification (essential)
• Valid UK manual driving licence for a minimum of 2 years
• Ability to work flexible day/night shifts (08:30-20:30 / 20:30-08:30)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Ensure vehicles and equipment are maintained and thoroughly checked
• Provide care and support for paediatric patients during retrieval
• Communicate effectively with ICU teams across regions

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Physical fitness

Job description

Bristol Ambulance (Part of EMED Group) have a fantastic opportunity for dedicated Retrieval Care Assistant to join our team based in Aztec West, Bristol.

We are seeking a qualified drivers to join our Paediatric Retrieval Team. The Retrieval team operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and travel across the South West and Wales regions with Neonatal and Paediatric Intensive Care teams to stabilise and retrieve children and babies to specialist care units. The role entails long drives as an emergency response and assisting the intensive care teams on access and egress from hospital intensive care units.

You must have a positive can do attitude and conscientious about ensuring vehicles and equipment are maintained and thoroughly checked. This role would suit an emergency care assistants looking to obtain experience in an intensive care setting or may suit an experienced ECA who was previously frontline and now wanting a slightly slower pace of life!

This role follows a unique 4 on, 4 off shift pattern (12 hour shifts, days & nights).

To be eligible, you must hold a C1 driving licence and blue light qualification.

What benefits can you expect?

• Full uniform
• Free parking
• Staff discount schemes
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities
  
• Overtime available at time and a half (when working over 40 hours per week)
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Opportunity for progression
• Access to training via our Pre-Hospital Care Academy
• Opportunity to work on a number of specialist projects including events and cohorting shifts.
• Discount via company opted pension
• BUPA Employee Assistance Programme
• Staff benevolent fund (Deano Scheme)

Role Responsibilities

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work well in a team and independently
• Physical fitness to assist patients with mobility needs
• Ensuring vehicles and equipment are maintained and thoroughly checked

Do you have what it takes?

• C1 driving licence and blue light qualification (essential)
• You hold a valid UK manual driving licence for a minimum of 2 years, (6 points maximum)
• You are able to work a flexible shift pattern which consists of days and nights (08:30-20:30/20:30-08:30)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work well in a team and independently
• Physical fitness to assist patients with mobility needs

If you’re calm under pressure, compassionate, and committed to excellence, we’d love to hear from you. Join us and make a real difference in people’s lives.We are committed to providing equal opportunities and we endeavour to provide an inclusive and safe working culture for all.

About Us

EMED Group is an established healthcare logistics provider that enables access to health and social care through our four specialist divisions. We are one of the largest health and care partners to the NHS with 4,000 colleagues across over 60 bases UK-wide.

EMED Group is committed to pro-actively improving the wellbeing of our communities by providing access to vital health and social care services across the UK.