Job Description
Hearts First Ambulance Service are looking for reliable and compassionate individuals with previous experience in Ambulance Patient Transfers to join our Ambulance Care Assistance/ PTS team. The position requires the individual to work independently or assisting as part of a crew to provide a safe transport service and maintain high standards of patience and timeliness.
You will be required to drive a variety of vehicles, including cars and ambulances. You will need to be kind, caring and conscientious whilst guaranteeing customer satisfaction at all times.
Schedule:
- Variable Shifts 7 Days Per week
- Day shift
- Evening/Night shifts
- Weekends
Compensation:
Hearts First Ambulance Service offers a competitive salary based on experience and skill set with an opportunity to be part of a rewarding team experience.
Pay: £14.76 including holiday pay.
Required Skills:
- First Responder Emergency Care - Level 3 Qualification ( FREC 3)
- A caring attitude towards patients and the ability to show empathy
- To be flexible, approachable, calm, enthusiastic, honest and have integrity
- Good all- round communication skills and the ability to effectively communicate with clients, other staff, and management.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.
- Ability to maintain professional appearance and behavior at all times.
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn and grow in a professional environment.
- Ability to maintain a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays.
- Ability to use App based operating systems
- Good team player
- Ability to work on your own initiative
Essential Experience/Requirements:
- First Responder Emergency Care Level 3 Qualification (FREC 3)
- Manual Handling Qualification with last 2 years
- At least 5 years driving experience.
- Clean, Full, UK Manual Driving Licence with no more than 3 points
- Up to date Mandatory Training (CPD) Courses
- Enhanced DBS Certificate (Issued within last 12 months)
- Good level of English (spoken and written).
Responsibilities:
- Convey and care for patients on PTS journeys.
- Use of carry chairs, stair climbers, wheelchairs, stretchers and scoops. (Training Provided)
- To ensure patients have a safe, smooth journey, complying with all relevant traffic legislation and driving with consideration for other road users.
- Where relevant ensure that the patient has everything necessary for their journey and return.
- To ensure that the ambulance vehicle and its equipment and consumable stock is in operational readiness at all times.
- Ensure that all patients are treated with dignity and respect in communications and actions, in line with Hearts First Ambulance Service policy.
- Maintain accurate records and documents as required.
Benefits:
- Uniform & all equipment provided
- On going skils refresher training
- Access to our world class Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Enrolment into our Company Pension scheme (PAYE)
- Free ongoing annual CPD
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £13.73-£15.79 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- Are you located within 1 hours commute distance to WD7?
Experience:
Licence/Certification:
- FREC 3 Qualification (required)
- Manual Driving Licence (Minimum 2 Years) (required)
Work Location: In person
