About Us:
FAST Ambulance has been operating for 20 years in Frome.
In this time we have become a reliable and experienced provider in patient transport working alongside the NHS to provide an outstanding service.
Full Job Description:
We are currently recruiting for Ambulance Care Assistants (ACA’s) to join our experienced team. You will be responsible for transfer of non-emergency patients to and from health care settings, including hospitals and care homes ensuring successful discharges/ transfers from hospitals.
Your main duties include:
- Transporting patients safely, comfortably and in a timely fashion home from hospital.
- Carrying out routine care of ambulance equipment and daily vehicle checks
- Keeping accurate records of journeys
- Reporting of any incidents/safeguarding’s to a Team leader
- Adhere to all policies and procedure training for your specific job role
Shifts are scheduled over 7 days a week and 365 days a year with 0600 being the earliest start time through to 1100 as the latest finish time. Shifts are 12 hours longs.
You will be expected to work weekends on a rota basis.
The shifts will vary from week to week with different start times, finish times, days and crew members.
Hold a Full manual current driving license for minimum 1 year.
Ideal Candidates:
- This is a dynamic job role that would suit anyone keen to help others and who are focused on providing excellent patient care. You will also need to show the following:
- Good communicator, keen to listen and respond to patients needs as well as liaising with your crew member
- Ability to remain calm under pressure
- Honest with a high level of integrity
- To be able to use own initiative and solve problems but also be a strong team player
- 2 Years driving experience required
- candidates over the age of 25 due to insurance purposes
What we can offer:
- Full training given for the ACA position accredited qualifications via our training department.
- Mentored by our Training officer - regular 1 to 1 personal development plan meetings with your mentor.
- Regular overtime available
- Uniform provided
- DBS paid for and submitted by the company
- Other benefits include:
- Free parking
- Discounts on high street shops, online retailers, travel and insurance companies (via Blue Light Card)
- Employee Assistant Programme
- Enrolment into Pension Scheme
- Holiday pay
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.21-£12.80 per hour
Schedule:
Experience:
- Road Transport Occupations: 1 year (preferred)
- driving: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person
