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We are currently looking for enthusiastic and passionate Ambulance Care Assistants to transport our patients, who are frail or need specialist assistance, to and from appointments at hospitals, treatment centres and other similar facilities.
If you have experience caring for people with proven customer care and communication skills with the public, then we would like to hear from you!
A good sense of humour and local knowledge of the area you are applying to work in will also be an advantage.
Please ensure that your application relates to the essential criteria in the person specification.
Every day is different as an ACA and you could really make a difference to our patients.
Location
Bedford or Dunstable base locations—covering the Bedfordshire area. If you have previously applied and were unsuccessful, please ensure your application reflects any development or change in experience you can now demonstrate.
About the Role
The role of the Ambulance Care Assistant 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.
You will work in a team of two, or on your own, undertaking duties in a variety of vehicle types.
You need a full UK manual car driving licence, with at least one year of driving experience and a maximum of six points for SP30 driving offences.
Training
Your role with EEAST PTS would start with a three-week paid training course (Monday – Friday). The training involves clinical training to be a 'First Person on Scene' and patient-transport driver training. The first two weeks will be held in Welwyn Garden City; the driver-training location will be advised.
You MUST be able to commit to undertaking the full three-week training course as outlined above.
Work Environment
You’ll have the opportunity to work in one of the most diverse regions in the country, with the vibrant capital city just a stone's throw away and the invigorating North Sea coast to the east.
At EEAST we bring together all our skills to provide 24 hour, 365 days a year urgent care to those in need of emergency and non-emergency medical treatment and transport in Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Essex, Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire.
We are always looking to innovate our approaches and work together to offer the best possible patient care across our counties.
We aim to represent and value the diversity of our local communities through our workforce and service provision. We therefore positively encourage applications from under-represented groups such as Black, Asian, or other ethnic groups, individuals with a disability, or LGBTQ+ individuals who meet the specific criteria.
We at EEAST want to support our employees in achieving a balance between work and other priorities, such as caring responsibilities, family commitments, further learning, and other interests. We therefore welcome flexible working requests.
Pre-Employment Checks
If you are successful, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks prior to receiving an unconditional offer. If full employment checks cannot be achieved (this will include existing and unserved disciplinary sanctions), then your offer may be withdrawn.
How to Apply
Step 1 – Read the advert and the Job Description and Person Specification (attached).
Step 2 – Complete the Supporting Statement. Your statement needs to indicate how you meet each of the criteria contained within the Person Specification.
Step 3 – Complete the online application and upload your statement. Please note, CVs are not accepted.
Closing Date
This advert closes on Monday 6 Apr 2026.
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