Job overview
PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY WELSH AMBULANCE SERVICE TRUST
It's been an exciting time at Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust as we continue our journey of "Being our Best", and our mission to provide world-class patient care.
We are now looking to recruit new Ambulance Care Assistants 2 - Transfer Practitioner.
The Role
This service allows us to prioritise and allocate one of our transfer vehicles, staffed by one WAST Ambulance Care Assistant along with a Transfer Practitioner to safely and timely transfer ward to ward level deteriorating patients. The Transfer Practitioner will work closely with the Ambulance crew member to move patients safely between sites.
Main duties of the job
Due to the current training commitments within the Organisation and the specific service requirement commissioned by the health board, we are looking for individuals who have operational experience on Emergency Ambulance or Non-Emergency ambulances as an ACA2, EMT or Paramedic, have a C1 driving license and are trained to drive under emergency conditions or willing to complete required driver training.
Please note that applicants must hold a full C1 driving license with a maximum of 3 penalty points and no previous convictions for driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol in order to progress to the driving assessment.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Working for our organisation
#RemarkablePeople
Our workforce is made up of over 4,000 remarkable people who contribute to the delivery of world-class patient care across Wales, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Whether you work in a patient-facing role or within our range of support services, the work that you do enables us to provide high quality care, wherever and whenever we’re needed.
The Trust recognises the need for its workforce to represent the diversity of the population it serves across the whole of Wales and seeks to create an environment where diversity is celebrated and inclusivity matters. We are also keen to break down any barriers into the Trust, and would encourage applications from under-represented groups, including those from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ communities and disability groups.
Careers within the Welsh Ambulance Services University NHS Trust are diverse and varied, with opportunities arising right across the service. Whatever your skills and background, you’re sure to find a career with us which is fulfilling, challenging, and rewarding.
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.
Detailed job description and main 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
Essential criteria
* Level 2 Diploma including Essential/Key/Core Skills at Level 2 in Application of Number and Communication or 5 GCSEs at grade C or above including Mathematics/Numeracy, English/Welsh and combined Sciences or any single science.
* Operational experience on Emergency Ambulance or Non-Emergency ambulances as an ACA2, EMT or Paramedic
Experience
Essential criteria
* Experience of working with people
* Experience of working alone as well as in a team
Desirable criteria
* Experience within the health or social care setting
Other
Essential criteria
* Full UK Driving licence, (with no more than three endorsement points) and no convictions for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs
* C1 classification on driving licence
Desirable criteria
* Emergency Response driving qualification