We have a fantastic opportunity for an Ambulance Care Assistant to serve your local community and join the Ambulance Service as part of our ambulance crews based in Burgess Hill.
An Ambulance Care Assistant (ACA) is a hugely rewarding role. Each day, you'll help someone in need, making their lives easier, and gain a real sense of achievement from making a difference.
Your main responsibility will be transporting service users to and from medical appointments and between healthcare facilities.
This is a full-time role working 4 days out of 7 (10-hour shifts) scheduled between 05:30am and 00:30am. Shifts are on a rota. Please only apply if you can work these hours.
Benefits include:
* Work 4 days out of 7
* Life Assurance (£5,000)
* 24/7 online/telephone GP consultations and prescriptions
* Second opinion medical support
* Cash-plan benefits covering dental, optical, chiropody
* Mental health, physiotherapy, and legal advice services
* Financial guidance on retirement, tax, and benefits
* Long Service Recognition Scheme with increased annual leave
* Values-based Recognition Scheme with financial rewards
* Refer a Friend scheme with rewards
* Support from EMED Foundation
* Pension Scheme
* Blue Light Card
* Uniform provided
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
* Flu vaccination campaigns
Other duties include:
* Transporting 'end of life' service users with empathy
* Building rapport with patients and relatives
* Lifting, securing, and assisting patients into and out of the ambulance
* Handover of patients at hospitals or to family at home
Requirements:
* Valid UK manual driving license
* Ability to work flexible shifts between 05:30am and 00:30am, Monday to Sunday
* Effective communication skills, especially in emotional situations
* Physical fitness for patient handling
* Pass an enhanced DBS check (company funded)
About Us:
The EMED Group, formed from the merger of ERS Medical and E-Zec Medical, is the largest Patient Transport and Care Partner to the NHS with around 4,000 staff across 60 depots. We are committed to improving patient care and supporting community health through our transport services. We promote equality, diversity, and inclusion to ensure a respectful and supportive working environment.
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