ACCTS Critical Care Transfer Driver/Assistant (South Wales)
ACCTS Cymru is a road‑based service, deploying with state‑of‑the‑art critical care transfer vehicles and equipment. Every mission is supported by a highly skilled team, including a critical care transfer physician, a support worker, and a retrieval and transfer practitioner. These practitioners bring diverse expertise, with backgrounds in nursing, operating department practice, and paramedicine, all with extensive intensive care experience and specialised training in inter‑facility critical care transfer.
Each year, approximately 800 critical care transfers (Level 2 and Level 3) are undertaken across Wales. In response to the growing demand for critical care and the regionalisation of specialist services, the Welsh Government launched the Adult Critical Care Transfer Service (ACCTS) Cymru in 2020. As networks continue to develop and evolve, the number of transfers is set to rise, reflecting the increasing need for this essential service.
Main duties of the job
This is a developmental role, commencing with undertaking operational, driving and maintenance duties, then expanding into an assistant role within the critical care transfer team as the individual develops knowledge and skills in this area.
Driving duties will include daily vehicle inspection and ensuring readiness for operations, with clear communications through the duty operational manager or critical care hub to swiftly report any defects or issues. The ability to plan an efficient and smooth journey between hospitals is important. Training for driving under emergency ('blue light') conditions will be provided if required in partnership with our colleagues at Welsh Ambulance Service.
Experience of critical care transfer in Wales has shown that employing an individual to drive the transfer vehicle who is also skilled and experienced in supporting the transfer team clinicians to manage and package patients prior to transfer increases service and network efficiency. Full training will be provided in this regard, with initial equipment and process familiarisation during induction, then ongoing training in the clinical setting under the supervision of the retrieval and transfer physician and practitioner.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for a detailed outline of the job requirements. This is available for you bilingually, in English and Welsh.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Person Specification
Registration and Eligibility
* DBS clearance
* Eligible to work in the UK
Qualifications
* Full UK driving licence including category C/C1
* Maximum of 3 penalty points
* AACE endorsed NHS ambulance service emergency driver training: IHCD, BTEC or Level 3 CERAD
Experience
* Demonstrable previous experience of driving category C/C1 vehicles
* Previous experience of ambulance service work in a public, private or third (voluntary) sector capacity
* Familiarity with and competence in operating ambulance and patient handling equipment
* Previous experience in the hospital or healthcare environment
* Knowledge of the fundamental aspects of care and the importance of the promotion of health and wellbeing
Personal Attributes, Communication and Team Working
* Ability to work under pressure and in emotive situations
* 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.
£26 300 to £27 890 a year per annum (pro rata if part‑time)
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