Ambulance Care Assistant (Bank) Watford
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Job summary
Bank Ambulance Care Assistant
We are currently looking for enthusiastic and passionate Ambulance Care Assistants to transport our patients, who are frail or need specialist assistance, to and from appointments at hospitals, treatment centres and other similar facilities.
We can offer you a 3-week paid training course. You would need to be available to attend a training on a full-time basis over a period of 15 workings days. Clinically trained to standards that allow you to be competent as a 'First Person on Scene', patient transport driver training, and a full uniform. Every day is different as an ACA and you could really make a difference to our patients.
Main duties of the job
No two days are the same in the role of Ambulance Care Assistant. If you enjoy a challenge and delivering the best care possible for people, then the Ambulance Care Assistant role may be for you.
If you have experience of caring for people and proven customer care and communication skills with the public, then we would like to hear from you. You will need to be flexible, adaptable, and at times, discreet. A good sense of humour and local knowledge of the area you are applying to work in will also be an advantage.
You will need a drivers licence. Please note that a maximum of 3 penalty points will be considered for a minor motoring offence only. If you have more than 3 penalty points on your licence, there will be no exceptions to this rule and you will not progress any further through the recruitment and selection process.
About us
You'll have the opportunity to work in one of the most diverse regions in the country, with the vibrant capital city just a stone's throw away and the invigorating North Sea coast to the east.At EEAST we bring together all our skills to provide 24 hour, 365 days a year urgent care to those in need of emergency and non-emergency medical treatment and transport in Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Essex, Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire.We are always looking to innovate our approaches and work together to offer the best possible patient care across our counties.
We aim to represent and value the diversity of our local communities through our workforce and service provision. We therefore positively encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as Black, Asian, or other ethnic groups, individuals with a Disability, or LGBTQ+ individuals who meet the specific criteria.
We at EEAST want to support our employees achieve a balance between work and other priorities, such as caring responsibilities, family commitments, further learning, and other interests. We therefore welcome flexible working requests.
Details
Date posted
09 April 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,625 to £25,674 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Bank
Working pattern
Flexible working
Reference number
247-PTS-ACA-Bank-0425
Job locations
Watford
Unit 6 Colonial Way
Watford
WD24 4PT
Employer details
Employer name
East of England Ambulance Service
Address
Watford
Unit 6 Colonial Way
Watford
WD24 4PT
Employer's website
https://www.eastamb.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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