Ambulance Care Assistant role/ Support worker,Driver
Job Advert: Non-Emergency Patient Transport (NEPT) Staff
Employer: Westron Care Ambulance
Location: The Enterprise Hub, 34 Green Lane, Walsall, WS2 8JH (base)
Position: Ambulance Care Assistant (Non-Emergency Patient Transport Staff)
Employment Type: Full-Time/Part-Time/Shift Work
Salary: Above min wage (£14 p/h)
Are you passionate about providing exceptional care to patients in a transport setting? Do you have a background in healthcare or patient transport?
Westron Care Ltd is looking for dedicated individuals to join our team as Ambulance Care Assistants/Drivers.
Role Overview
The role of the Ambulance Care Assistant/Driver involves the transportation of non-urgent patients to and from health/social care premises and private residences. This is a responsible role that requires a professional and caring attitude, as well as teamwork.
Key Responsibilities:
· Transport patients to and from hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare facilities, ensuring they are safe and well cared for.
· Work as a single or double crew, responsible for either driving the ambulance or supporting the traveling patient.
· Utilize carry chairs, stair climbers, wheelchairs, stretchers, and scoops as needed.
· Ensure patients have a safe, smooth journey, complying with all relevant traffic legislation and driving with consideration for other road users.
· Maintain the ambulance equipment and supplies, ensuring they are clean and in good working condition.
· Treat all patients with dignity and respect in communications and actions, particularly considering cultural differences and disabilities, in line with company policy.
· Ensure the safe handover of patients to/from clinical settings, ensuring clear and concise communication with relevant personnel.
· Accurately complete all appropriate documentation in accordance with company policies and submit within required timeframes.
· Record all journey information, including any deterioration in the patient's health, accidents, incidents, or any other required documentation.
· Maintain flexibility in attitude to meet the constantly changing nature of care and service delivery.
· Undertake required learning and ensure that this is put into practice; maintain personal CPD via our online training portal every 12 months.
Essential Requirements:
· Minimum of 2 years experience in a similar role within healthcare or patient transport.
· Clean driving license for over 3 years with no more than 3 endorsement points.
· Valid First Aid at Work certificate as a minimum, or FREC 3 Qualification or Ambulance Care Assistant Certificate (in date).
· Clean Enhanced DBS on the update service, or willing to undertake one.
· Minimum of 25 years old for insurance purposes.
· Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
· A flexible, approachable, calm, enthusiastic, honest, and integrity-driven attitude.
· Good level of English (spoken and written).
· High level of physical fitness is essential, as the role includes manual handling and patient support.
· Willingness to work weekends as required.
Benefits:
· Minimum Regular 4-hour shifts with varying start times.
· Uniform provided.
· Access to our world-class Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
· Enrolment in our Company Pension scheme.
· Free ongoing annual CPD training.
· Opportunities to work overtime on both PTS and patient repatriation.
· On-site parking.
As part of our recruitment and compliance process, you will be required to undertake a driving assessment and regular drug and alcohol tests, as well as successfully complete our in-house skills assessment day. You will also need a clear Enhanced DBS Certificate issued within the last 12 months or be subscribed to the DBS update service.
How to Apply:
If you meet the above requirements and are eager to contribute to a dedicated team providing excellent patient care, please submit your CV and a cover letter to:
Email:
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Join us in making a difference in the lives of our patients
Job Types: Part-time, Temp to perm, Zero hours contract
Contract length: 24 months
Pay: £10,315.00-£28,449.10 per year
Expected hours: 4 – 30 per week
Benefits:
* Flexitime
* On-site parking
Experience:
* Public health: 2 years (preferred)
* ambulance care/driver: 2 years (preferred)
* Driving: 3 years (preferred)
Language:
* English (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence (preferred)
* Care Certificate (preferred)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (preferred)
Work Location: In person