South West Ambulance Service Trust Nhs Trust jobs

Exciting opportunities available for Ambulance Care Assistants to join our team at First Care Ambulance

Who Are We?

First Care Ambulance is the leading provider of health transport solutions in Devon, offering a range of specialist patient transport services to the NHS and wider healthcare sector across the UK.

We provide a wide range of medical transport services. With nearly 30 years experience we have become the go to provider of patient transport in the South West. Our patient focused approach and friendly, can do attitude is the choice of NHS providers, Clinical Commissioners and individuals across the country.

What Can You Expect?

You would be joining First Care in the role of Ambulance Care Assistant (ACA) in Devon delivering a vital service to our patients. Being an ACA is so much more than just driving. Its about providing safe, reliable and friendly transport to vulnerable patients who need it the most.

Its a role that requires patience, empathy and resilience as, whilst the role is incredibly rewarding, it can be physically and emotionally demanding. If youre someone who thrives on connection, takes pride in doing things properly, and wants to be part of a team that lives our values, particularly Care, Respect and Social Value, wed love to hear from you.

The standard hours for this role are 42 hours per week. This is a shift-based role, youll work as part of a rota covering early mornings, evenings, and late shifts, which can fall on any day across the 7-day week, including weekends and public holidays. Shifts will vary, so flexibility is essential.

Summary Of Main Duties Include

• Patient Transport & Care- Safely drive patients to and from healthcare appointments while providing reassurance, support, and compassionate care throughout their journey.
• Assisting with Mobility- Helping patients with mobility needs, including safe lifting, use of specialist equipment, and transferring patients to and from vehicles or their homes.
• Communication & Compassion- Communicating clearly and kindly with patients, families, and healthcare staff, maintaining dignity, respect, and patient confidentiality at all times.
• Vehicle Checks & Basic Administration- Carrying out daily vehicle checks, keeping all equipment clean and ready in line with Infection Prevention and Control procedures, and ensuring that any incidents and/or journey details are accurately recorded as required.

Whats In It For You?

• Market Leading Pay - with increased rates for agreed overtime
• Contractual Sick Pay after 12 months service
• Employee Assistance Programme delivered by the UKs #1 EAP service- Health Assured
• Increased holiday allowance for long service
• Refer a Friend Earn up to £500 for each friend you bring on board
• Pension Scheme
• Fully Funded Training and Uniform Kick off your role with two weeks of training, enjoy ongoing mentorship, and receive a full uniform
• Opportunities to grow and develop
• Engaging Workplace Culture with regular company updates and Employee of the Month

We are Looking for Great People Who:

• Communicate clearly and kindly both in person and in writing
• Are caring and compassionate
• Have good physical fitness for moving and handling patients
  
• Stay calm under pressure
• Are reliable and punctual
• Have basic IT Knowledge
• Follow procedures and protect patient confidentiality

Our Commitment to Safer Recruitment

Patient safety is our priority. To uphold this commitment, we ensure all new team members undergo a thorough onboarding process and are successful in the following checks:

• Enhanced DBS check (Conducted during onboarding if successful)
• Right to work in the UK
• Full UK Manual Driving Licence
• Satisfactory employment and character references
• A satisfactory medical assessment
• Successful candidates will also need to successfully complete a two-week mandatory training course on commencement of employment.

Equal Opportunities

The Companys Equal Opportunities policy affirms our commitment to ensure that no patient, employee or job applicant faces discrimination - whether directly or indirectly based on gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, responsibility for dependants, disability, religion, belief, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, trade union activity, social background, health status, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown as justifiable.

Safeguarding

The organisation takes the issues of Safeguarding Children, Adults and addressing domestic violence very seriously and therefore all employees at First Care are expected to:

• Attend mandatory training on Safeguarding children and adults
• Ensure they are familiar with their and the organisations requirements under relevant legislation
• Adhere to all relevant national and local policies, procedures, and professional codes
• Report any concerns to the appropriate authority
• Maintaining professional boundaries as a Person in a Position of Trust (PiPoT)