Retrieval Care Assistant

EMED Group; Bristol (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full uniform

Free parking

Staff discount schemes

Comprehensive training and development

Overtime available at time and a half

Generous annual leave

Opportunity for progression

Pre-Hospital Care Academy training

Special projects involvement

Pension scheme

BUPA Employee Assistance Programme

Staff benevolent fund (Deano Scheme)

Job summary

EMED Group's Bristol Ambulance service is hiring a Retrieval Care Assistant to join the Paediatric Retrieval Team based in Aztec West, Bristol. The team operates 24/7 across the South West and Wales, coordinating with Neonatal and Paediatric Intensive Care units to stabilise and transport young patients to specialist care.

The role requires a C1 driving licence and blue light qualification, and offers a 4 on, 4 off shift pattern (12-hour days and nights), comprehensive training, and

Qualifications

• C1 driving licence and blue light qualification are essential.
• Valid UK manual driving licence for at least 2 years (6 points max).
• 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.
• Physical fitness to assist patients with mobility needs.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively within a team and with patients.
• Assist with stabilising and transferring neonatal/paediatric patients.
• Ensure vehicles and equipment are maintained and checked.
• Collaborate with Neonatal and Paediatric Intensive Care teams.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Physical fitness

Interpersonal skills

Emergency care exposure

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.

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.