Ambulance Care Assistant

5 months ago


Crawley, United Kingdom ION AMBULANCE CARE LTD Full time

iON Ambulance Care are looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals for their Patient Transport Service (PTS) crews, on a full, part time basis in the Crawley area.

iON Ambulance Care is an equal opportunities employer. This position requires an acceptable standard of English and Numeracy, an ability to understand or assimilate medical terminology for both verbal communication and written reports.

Ambulance Care Assistants (ACA) will convey a range of people to and from outpatient clinics, renal dialysis, admissions and discharges following inpatient treatments. You often see the same patients on a regular basis and really get to know them. Some of your passengers will be anxious about their hospital visit and others may lead isolated lives. They will value your reassuring manner and the opportunity to chat during the journey.

ACAs are trained staff who form part of the iON team either working as part of a double crew or as a single person crew based at one of our station in Crawley. There is often a requirement to work shifts.

Frequently you will be part of a two-person team using a specially designed ambulance with access for wheelchairs, stretchers and conveying several people on each journey. As well as driving our Patient Transport service (PTS) vehicles, you will also be lifting and helping to move some of your patients in and out of the vehicle using the equipment provided. You will ensure that they are safe and comfortable during the journey and that they arrive on time for their appointment ahead of time.

Other duties will include making sure that your vehicle is clean and tidy and keeping an accurate record of your journeys using a wireless device or via paper copy.

Parking available on site. Full training and uniform is provided. Private Medical Insurance is offered after 12 months of service.

Interviews will be conducted online. Those that are successful will then be invited to a selection day at our training centre in Thame or Crawley.

Previous driving skills in ambulances, minibuses or larger type vehicles would be desirable. You must be over 19 years of age, have held a full manual UK driving license for 12 months with no more than 6 penalty points.

**Entry requirements**

These are some of the criteria you will need to be successful as an ACA with iON Ambulance:

- Valid UK full B category driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points
- Customer/patient-facing experience
- Thorough knowledge of the Highway Code (tested at selection)
- Good numeracy, literacy and verbal communication skills (tested at selection)
- Honesty, reliability, trustworthiness and compassion
- Sympathetic, respectful and caring attitude towards patients and colleagues
- Flexibility and adaptability in accordance with the needs of the service
- Ability to work as part of a team.

**What is the package?**
- Salary: £11.00 per hour during probation rising to £12.00 per hour after successful completion.
- Hours: Full time: 37.5 hours per week, 4 on 4 off shift pattern also available, (part-time hours may be available on request). Shifts start at various times of the day ranging from 0600 - 1200 start times. You will be given a range of shifts and will be expected to work one weekend in two if you are a full time or part time applicant. 4 on 4 off weekneds are built in to your roster.
- Location: Crawley West Sussex
- Annual leave: 20 days plus statutory public holidays, pro rata for part-time staff
- Shift pattern: Various rosters depending on location, you may be required to cover nights, evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time

**Salary**: From £11.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- On-site parking

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Crawley: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- How many current penalty points do you have on your licence?

Licence/Certification:

- UK Manual Driving Licence for more than 12 months (required)

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: crawley



  • Crawley, United Kingdom ION AMBULANCE CARE LTD Full time

    iON Ambulance Care are looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals for their Patient Transport Service (PTS) crews, on a full time or 4 on 4 off contract in the Crawley area. iON Ambulance Care is an equal opportunities employer. This position requires an acceptable standard of English and Numeracy, an ability to understand or assimilate medical...


  • Crawley, United Kingdom ION AMBULANCE CARE LTD Full time

    iON Ambulance Care are looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals for their Patient Transport Service (PTS) crews, on a full time or 4 on 4 off contract in the Crawley area. iON Ambulance Care is an equal opportunities employer. This position requires an acceptable standard of English and Numeracy, an ability to understand or assimilate medical...


  • Crawley, United Kingdom Medi 4 Ambulance Services Full time

    We are seeking enthusiastic, people with a caring disposition to join our team at Medi 4. As an Ambulance Care Assistant, you will play an important role transporting patients for hospital appointments and ensuring they return safely home again. This Ambulance Care Assistant ACA role involves driving, or assisting patients with different requirements based...


  • Crawley, United Kingdom Medi 4 Ambulance Services Full time

    We are seeking enthusiastic, people with a caring disposition to join our team at Medi 4. As an Ambulance Care Assistant, you will play an important role transporting patients for hospital appointments and ensuring they return safely home again. This Ambulance Care Assistant ACA role involves driving, or assisting patients with different requirements based...


  • Crawley, United Kingdom EMED Group Full time

    We have a fantastic opportunity to serve your local community and join the Ambulance Service as part of our Ambulance crews based from Crawley. This role is based at Whitworth Road, Crawley RH11 7SS An Ambulance Service Care Assistant (ACA) is a hugely rewarding and fulfilling role in the local community. Each day, you’ll be helping someone in need,...


  • Crawley, United Kingdom South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Qualified Associate Ambulance Practitioners Would you like to be part of Team SECAmb, providing the very best care (rated Outstanding by the CQC, 2019) to the people of the south-east of England? If so, come and join us and embark on an exciting career as aqualifiedAssociate Ambulance Practitioner. This is a band 5 role We will be able to offer band 5 to...


  • Crawley, United Kingdom Care7 Full time

    Join our team as we seek a dedicated individual to work closely with our Senior Operations Manager, overseeing daily operations to ensure the prompt departure of Ambulance Care Assistants from our base, delivering exceptional customer service. **Benefits**: - Competitive annual salary ranging from £25,000 to £28,000. - Full-time or part-time permanent...

  • Ibis Data Assistant

    6 months ago


    Crawley, United Kingdom South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    IBIS Data Assistant - Permanent, Full time (37.5 hours per week), Shift Work - Band 2 - £22,383 Per Annum - Crawley HQ SECAmb’s Intelligence Based Information System (IBIS) is a communication tool that links the Ambulance Service to wider Health and Social care systems. The IBIS Team are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual, with...


  • Crawley, United Kingdom South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Strategic Command team on an on call basis as the Strategic Medical Advisor (SMA). The role forms an integral part of the NHS response to major, complex and critical incidents, providing advanced medical advice at a range of emergency incidents. This role provides a 24 hour on-call capability across the Trust...

  • Care Assistant

    6 months ago


    Crawley, United Kingdom Bright Care Full time

    **Make a difference to elderly people’s lives by bringing joy and purpose as part of the UK's No.1 Best Care Company To Work For in 2021.** Whether you're new to care or you're an experienced carer, we would be delighted to hear from you. It's your character we care about, and our Bright Care Academy will cover everything you need to know. **Why Be Part...


  • Crawley, West Sussex, United Kingdom South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    About This RoleWe are seeking an experienced and skilled Renal Service Manager to join our team at South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust. The successful candidate will be responsible for the effective management of resources, ensuring the efficient operational delivery of patient transport services for renal patients in Sussex.Main...

  • Care Assistant

    2 months ago


    Crawley, United Kingdom London Care Limited Full time

    Job DescriptionOur care assistants are the extraordinary people who do the everyday things that mean so much to our clients. Supporting them to live safer and supported lives in their own homes, you’ll follow individual care plans and assist with personal care, helping clients to bathe, dress, manage incontinence, use the toilet and supporting them with...

  • Care Assistant

    6 months ago


    Crawley, United Kingdom Cera Care Full time

    We are recruiting Care Assistants for our Extra Care unit in Crawley. We're recruiting for part-time and full-time permanent positions, days and nights. It's secure work that comes with good pay, great training and no previous experience is required. Extra Care units offer residents their own self contained living space within a larger building, with...


  • Crawley, United Kingdom South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    **Base**: Crawley HQ or Medway will be your base however, hybrid working will be offered after successful training is completed onsite **Hours**: Full time (37.5 hours per week) **Type of contract**: 12 month Fixed term contract **Our team and role**: The South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAmb) have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and...

  • Care Assistant

    5 months ago


    Crawley, United Kingdom All Care (GB) Ltd Full time

    Job Description **£500 Welcome Bonus!** - **You must hold a full clean driving license.**_ As a care assistant, you will be providing personal care, building relationships, and making a big difference to those who need it whilst gaining great job satisfaction. - **This role will cover the following areas**:_ - **Horsham and the surrounding...

  • Care Assistant

    6 months ago


    Crawley, United Kingdom Regal Home Care Limited Full time

    **Care Assistant** Do you have experience working in Care? Or maybe you’re looking to Kickstart a rewarding career? We have an exciting opportunity for caring individuals to join our team here in Crawley and surrounding areas. Part time, Full time and Immediate start opportunities available. **Job Title**: Home Care Assistant / Support...


  • Crawley, United Kingdom All Care Full time

    **Here at All Care, we offer our Community Care Assistants the following**: - **£12.00** per hour weekdays, **£12.50** per hour weekends and **£18.00 **per hour on bank holidays - **£500** welcome bonus! - **1 Free** MOT test per year! - **0.40p** per mile between care calls - Excellent fully funded training leading to ongoing professional development...


  • Crawley, United Kingdom All Care (GB) Ltd. Full time

    Apply today and make a real difference in your community! £500 Welcome Bonus!* You must hold a full clean driving license. Apply today and join our great team of Health Care Assistants here at All Care to help improve the lives of vulnerable and elderly clients in their own home environment. As a care assistant, you will be providing personal...

  • Care Assistant

    5 months ago


    Crawley, United Kingdom All Care West Sussex Full time

    **DRIVERS ONLY** **Unfortunately we cannot provide sponsorship** **Here at All Care, we offer our Community Care Assistants the following**: - **£12.50** per hour weekdays, **£13.00** per hour weekends and **£18.00 **per hour on bank holidays - **0.40p** per mile between care calls - Excellent fully funded training leading to ongoing professional...

  • Night Care Assistant

    6 months ago


    Crawley, United Kingdom Greensleeves care home Full time

    Greensleeves is a family-run private home in Crawley and has been established in the region for over 20 years. In this time, we have built up a fantastic reputation for our care home thanks to the exceptional standard of care that we provide to our residents. We are a specialist ladies only care home, where we thrive on supporting our ladies to have a fun...