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This is an exciting opportunity to join the London Ambulance Service as part of the ACCESS team to transfer critical care patients to and from Intensive Critical Care provision in a safe, effective and efficient manner.

What is ACCESS?

ACCESS is an NHSE London commissioned Critical Care Transfer and Retrieval service hosted by Barts Health and delivered collaboratively by London Operational Delivery Networks in partnership with London Ambulance Service NHS Trust.​ The service provides a dedicated and fully equipped mobile intensive care team for patients requiring inter-facility transfers whilst receiving ongoing organ support. ​

Working with experienced clinical colleagues you will be operating a specialist vehicle to transfer the medical team across London and beyond. You will be driving under emergency conditions to provide a smooth and safe transfer of the team and patient, ensuring the vehicle and team are safe and appropriately equipped.

There is 1 course planned based at our Brentside Education Centre. These start on 16th March 2026 and will consist of 3 weeks of classroom training, one of which will result in the Ambulance Service First Responder on Scene (AFROS) qualification, followed by a 4 week Emergency Response Driving course which will result in a Certificate in Emergency Response Ambulance Driving (CERAD).

You will convey and transfer critical care patients to and from Intensive Critical Care provision in a safe, effective and efficient manner.

You will be responsible for the provision of transport for the Critical Care Transfer Services, (CCTS), undertaking all driving duties including the use of driving under emergency conditions with audible sounds and blue lights.

You will work as a Critical Care Transfer Service Operative alongside another Operative or appropriately trained staff member, to convey patients to treatment centres as directed.

You will work closely with CCTS or Transfer Team colleagues to ensure that patient journeys are planned and delivered in the most effective and efficient way.

You will drive all relevant vehicle types operated by the Service as required, in accordance with current road traffic law.

For a full list of duties please see attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Our vision is to deliver outstanding emergency and urgent care whenever and wherever needed for everyone in London, 24/7, 365 days a year. Our strategy 2023-2028 outlines how we plan to achieve this, and is centred upon three missions focused on:

Our care – delivering outstanding emergency and urgent care whenever and wherever needed.
Our organisation – being an increasingly inclusive, well-led and highly skilled organisation people are proud to work for.
Our London – using our unique pan-London position to contribute to improving the health of the capital.

To achieve these three missions we have set ourselves 50 commitments to deliver over the next five years. In developing these ambitious commitments, we have engaged extensively both inside our organisation, with our partners and with our patients, and we have analysed population trends and horizon scanned the future.

The post holder will convey and transfer critical care patients to and from Intensive Critical Care provision in a safe, effective and efficient manner.

The post holder will be responsible for the provision of transport for the Critical Care Transfer Services, (CCTS), undertaking all driving duties including the use of driving under emergency conditions with audible sounds and blue lights, and supporting the other Critical Care Transfer team members in the provision of clinical care, assessment and
diagnosis of critical care patients, in any Intensive critical care unit whilst working with CCTS.

The postholder will work as a Critical Care Transfer Service Operative alongside another Operative or appropriately trained staff member, to convey patients to treatment centres as directed by an appropriate registrant (e.g. Transfer Team Duty Consultant, Transfer team Vehicle Consultant or Doctor or Transfer Team Vehicle ICU Nurse) in the provision
of high quality effective clinical care, including the transportation of patients in line with UK Ambulance Services Clinical Practice Guidelines and service policy.

Ensuring the wellbeing of patients in their care from showing empathy and providing
reassurance, through to assessing and monitoring patients’ physical wellbeing. Where
necessary they will provide medical assistance in line with training provided by the LAS.

Working closely with CCTS or Transfer Team colleagues to ensure that patient journeys are planned and delivered in the most effective and efficient way. Providing assistance to others when problems or delays occur; putting the patient first and ensuring that they arrive at their destination in a safe and timely fashion. Using initiative to decide when to seek advice from supervisors or managers where situations are unusual or outside the normal range of experience. They will work in partnership with all areas of the NHS and other stakeholders with an interest in Ambulance Services, providing advice and assistance with due respect and courtesy.

Check allocated vehicles and equipment prior to use, ensuring that they are clean and ready for use, fully equipped, and that all equipment is functioning in accordance with LAS and Transfer Team policies and procedures.

All applicants need to have a current B class driving licence with no more than 3 points, valid in the UK & hold Full C1 status . (Allows you to drive vehicles up to 7.5 tonnes)

Please note you must hold:
Relevant English & Maths Qualification - Level 1/2 English and Maths GCSE qualifications (GCSE 4+/D grade +)

Full C1 driving licence at the time of application

Become a qualified heavy goods vehicle (HGV) or bus driver: Applying for a provisional HGV or bus licence - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Please note after submission of your application we will request evidence of qualification and driving license summary.

As part of the supporting statement please answer the following questions

1. Please provide an overview of your driving experience in London or other busy cities.

2. Please explain what you see the role of CCTS operative doing on a daily, shift by shift basis.