Ambulance Care Assistant 1 - (Blackwood / Abercarn - Aneurin Bevan)
This is an exciting opportunity to become a member of the Welsh Ambulance Service Non‑Emergency Patient Transport team delivering non‑emergency patient transport at locations in the Aneurin Bevan health board area.
There are a number of vacancies in Blackwood / Abercarn Ambulance station although you may be required to operate out of other stations as required.
We are looking for candidates that can deliver a high standard of professionalism and compassion when providing a transport service to meet the needs of patients and other service users. Although no formal qualifications are specified for this role, we would expect candidates to be able to demonstrate a reasonable standard of education and personal responsibility and have evidence of delivering excellent customer care. This can be a demanding job on occasion but the rewards in terms of satisfaction and personal achievement are without comparison.
Please be aware, this is a physically demanding role that involves some heavy lifting and handling in difficult and complex scenarios.
Shortlisted candidates will need to attend a theoretical and practical driving assessment and if successful will be invited to a formal interview and group discussion.
Driving Assessments / Interviews: to be advised
Course start date June 2026 (Location to be confirmed)
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be required to drive an equipped NEPTS ambulance or other vehicle as necessary, and carry out non‑urgent and non‑critical, planned patient journeys usually working with a colleague but sometimes working alone when dealing with patients who can walk unaided or with minimum assistance.
The post holder deals with a variety of patients and conditions, most of whom will require different levels of assistance, lifting or carrying to transfer to and from the Trust vehicle. The post holder transports patients safely between their place of residence and designated treatment centres and clinics, provides where necessary appropriate care and assistance which is within the post holder's level of training and competence, and adheres to the Trust Code of Conduct and Standards of Professional behaviour, Service Instructions and the Trust's Standing Procedures and Policies.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
* No specific academic qualifications are required, but a reasonable standard of general education is expected
* Sound geographical knowledge of area served and able to read a map
* Moving and Handling techniques, and general awareness of risk, health and safety issues and responsibilities
* First Aid at Work certificate and successful recertification every 3 years
* Basic First Aid and Highway Code
Experience
* Dealing successfully with people, often elderly or vulnerable, in a caring, sensitive and compassionate manner
Values
* Good interpersonal skills, able to deal with patients, often elderly or vulnerable, in a caring, sensitive and compassionate way
* Logical thinker, able to identify appropriate route and make decisions within Trust procedures
Other
* Current driving licence for Class B with a maximum of 3 endorsement points, and no convictions for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs
Aptitude and Abilities
* Able to work alone with minimum supervision or as a member of a team
* Good verbal and written skills able to convey information and complete all necessary documentation accurately and legibly
* Ability to speak Welsh
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
In line with the Trust's Starting Salary Procedure, all applicants will start at the bottom of the band for the position applied for, but can apply for a higher salary if they have previous experience relevant to the position.
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