Great Western Hospital - CAA Role

Job Title: Community Ambulance Assistant
Location: The Great Western Hospital, Marlborough Road, Swindon, SN3 6BB, UK
Job Type: Full Time, 40 Hours per week.

At Ambulnz Community Partners (ACP) we are always on the lookout for talented individuals passionate about high quality patient care to join our growing team.
The main focus of a Community Ambulance Assistant is to deliver non-emergency transport to those in need, for example transporting patients to and from their hospital appointment, whilst providing high quality patient care.

If you are looking for a rewarding role that makes a difference within your community then apply today!

About the company: Ambulnz Community Partners is part of the Ambulnz UK Group. We have 19 operational bases across England and Wales, and over 800 employees who are providing essential support to the NHS and hospital Trusts. Across our sites we provide patient transport services, secure mental health patient transport, urgent and emergency care.

We are proud to be an established private ambulance provider with a deeply rooted history.

About you: Whilst previous experience within the role is desirable, we do provide comprehensive training including a recognised First Response Emergency Care Level 3 (FREC 3) and so it is not essential. More importantly, we are looking for caring and compassionate individuals who will treat our patients with dignity and respect.

The role involves working as a double crew, and therefore it is a requirement for you to hold a full UK manual driving licence with a minimum of 1 year driving experience and no more than 6 points on your licence. You will be using appropriate manual handling techniques to lift and manoeuvre patients and therefore need to have a good level of physical fitness.

We offer:

• A rewarding career at a reputable company
• £12.71 per hour
• Uniform provided
• Flu vaccination (offered in winter to those who want it)
• Comprehensive Training and Induction Programme including a recognised First Aid at Work Certificate
• A pension scheme
• Enhanced DBS Check, paid for by the Company
• Ability to apply for a Blue Light Discount Card
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Ability to join our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion group promoting equality and celebrating diversity in our workplace
• Employee Assistance Programme providing 24/7 confidential advice and guidance on matters such as:

o Formal counselling
o Medical information
o Family issues and relationship advice
o Stress and anxiety
o Financial wellbeing
o Legal information

Safeguarding Statement: Ambulnz Community Partners is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing our policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately. If successful, this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check. Please note it is a criminal offence to apply for a role in a regulated activity if you are barred from doing so.

Equality & Diversity Statement: We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required.