PTS Ambulance Care Assistant

Found in: Talent UK C2 - 2 weeks ago

Leeds, United Kingdom Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust Full time

Job summary

Would you like to be part of a team delivering an invaluable service to the patients within the Yorkshire region?

Would you like to work for an ambitious and challenging organisation which will share your passion for high quality patient care?

Within YAS Patient Transport Service (PTS) we are looking to recruit full time core Patient Transport Service staff for West Yorkshire.

We are recruiting for full time positions at Leeds Central, Mid-Yorkshire sites.

The post offers you an opportunity to be a respected member of our team, helping to ensure that our patients are served by qualified and trained staff, who believe that patient care comes first.

** Start dates for courses will be from April 2024 Onwards (Subject to course availability) **

Main duties of the job

Responsible for the care and safe transportation of non-emergency PTS patients.

Ensuring timely transportation to and from appointments at hospitals, treatment centres, day units or other places of care.

At all times the post holder must ensure patient safety and reduction in harm to patients, self, colleagues and others by assessing risks and adopting safe working practices.

We are looking for Band 3 operational staff, who share a value and belief in delivering the highest standards of quality service and patient care.

About us

Yorkshire Ambulance Service (YAS) NHS Trust geographically covers nearly 6,000 square miles of varied terrain, from isolated moors and dales to urban areas, coastline and inner serve a population of over five million people across Yorkshire and the Humber and strive to ensure that patients receive the right response to their care needs as quickly as possible, wherever they employ more than 7,100 staff, who together with over 1,300 volunteers, enable us to provide a vital 24-hour, seven-days-a-week, emergency and healthcare ambition is to be an employer of choice, and we are continuously working across our partnership to improve our collective offer to staff in areas like health and wellbeing, benefits and flexible working incl. hybrid working.Benefits:o Flexible working including part-time hours, job shares and flexible hours, agile working (role dependant)o 27 days annual leave, increasing to 33 with Contributory NHS Discounts including shops, restaurants, gyms Car lease and other salary sacrifice Dedicated employee assistance and counselling Opportunities for research participation, career progression and ongoing Well respected, committed and supported staff networks for our workforce.

Check out our YAS One Team Simulation

Job description

Job responsibilities

Maintain a high standard of vehicle and equipment serviceability,cleanliness and permanent readiness in the event of majorincident; carry out daily vehicle checks and report defects promptlyin accordance with service instructions;

To undertake a full range of PTS duties including stretcher workand wheelchair clamping;

Provide a patient focused service and an appropriate level ofcustomer support that engenders customer satisfaction andconfidence in the Trust;

Convey allocated patients and escorts to and from home address,to and from hospital or other treatment centres and betweenhospitals, other treatment centres or care facilities;

Drive allocated service vehicle, usually an ambulance, as roadtraffic law dictates, in a manner appropriate to the conditions, andwith due consideration for the safety of vehicle occupants andother road users, in non-emergency conditions;

Provide a quality of travel that is both a smooth and comfortableexperience for passengers and non-detrimental to the patientscondition.

Please see attached Job description for full role responsibilities.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Educational

Essential

Level 2 entry requirement 3 GCSEs grade A* -C or NVQ level 2 qualification or equivalent experience. For the purpose of this job description equivalent experience would be defined as having worked for a minimum of 2 years in a Band 2 PTS Driver post

Desirable

Evidence of continous professional development and of acquiring new skills/knowledge in the past 2 years

Personal attributes

Essential

Full driving license with no more than 3 penalty points for new entrants to YAS or a maximum of 6 for existing YAS employees. Applicants must complete the driver declaration when submitting their application. Self disciplined and able to work on own initiative

Experience

Essential

Effective communication and interpersonal skills gained from experience of dealing with customers or members of the public

Desirable

Background in a health profession or a customer orientated field

Skills and abilities

Essential

Proven ability to handle sensitive situations professionally, assertively and tactfully

Desirable

Basic IT skills Word, Email

  • Pts Ambulance Care Assistant

    2 weeks ago

    Leeds, United Kingdom Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust Full time

    Maintain a high standard of vehicle and equipment serviceability,cleanliness and permanent readiness in the event of majorincident; carry out daily vehicle checks and report defects promptlyin accordance with service instructions; To undertake a full range of PTS duties including stretcher workand wheelchair clamping; Provide a patient focused service and an...

  • Weekend Ambulance Driver/assistant

    18 hours ago

    Leeds, United Kingdom Response Ambulance Service Ltd Full time

    **Job description** The role of an Ambulance Care Assistant (ACA) is to provide great care and support to all patients travelling with us. You will be caring and compassionate and have a great ability to talk to patients. If you enjoy being out and about, meeting and helping people and are committed to delivering a great patient experience, please get in...

  • Pts Contracts Administrator

    2 weeks ago

    Leeds, United Kingdom PTS Full time

    **#GoWithYourFlow**: Come and join us as a Contracts Administrator and build your career as part of a hugely successful team. **The role**: As a Contracts Administrator, you'll work within our Estimating team to help support our customers and colleagues with your expert pricing and technical knowledge (don’t worry we teach this bit) You’ll naturally...

  • Training Manager Health

    4 days ago

    Leeds, United Kingdom Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust Full time

    Yorkshire Ambulance Service currently has a vacancy for the position of HART Training and Assurance Manager. The base station for this post will be Leeds, with the successful candidate required to travel between sites throughout Yorkshire and nationally. The post holder will also be required to attend incidents undertaking the role of National Inter agency...

  • Private & Events - Resource Co-ordinator

    19 hours ago

    Leeds, United Kingdom Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust Full time

    We currently have a six month secondment/fixed term position within the Private Ambulance & Events team in an interesting and varied Resource Coordinator role. The successful applicant will join and work with a highly motivated ambulance service team that provides private ambulance services and medical resources to hospitals and also to the organisers of...

  • Care Assistant

    2 weeks ago

    Leeds, United Kingdom Quality Care Services Full time

    **Reference**: REF1618J **Location**: Leeds **Salary**: £11.30 per hour plus 25p mileage **Comfort Call Limited**: **Leeds**: **Company Description**:** Location: Leeds** **Pay Rate**:£11.30 per hour plus 25p mileage **Shifts available**:Range of shifts available **Access to vehicle required due to geographical nature of role** **What we...

  • Care Assistant

    1 week ago

    Leeds, United Kingdom Alderbrook Care Home Full time

    Alderbrook Care Home is looking to recruit a Care Assistant. (Bank) Our care home, based in Leeds, will specialise in complex physical and mental health needs for 140-residents. **Care Assistant Contract (BANK)** 10.50 per hour. Zero-hour contract Day or nightshift available. Paid DBS. Onsite parking. Uniform provided. Ideally, we are looking for...

  • Care Assistant

    18 hours ago

    Leeds, United Kingdom Alderbrook Care Home Full time

    Alderbrook Care Home is looking to recruit a Care Assistant. (Bank) Our care home, based in Leeds, will specialise in complex physical and mental health needs for 140-residents. **Care Assistant Contract (BANK)** - £10.50 per hour. - Zero-hour contract - Day or nightshift available. - Paid DBS. - Onsite parking. - Uniform provided. Ideally, we are...

  • Care Assistant

    1 week ago

    Leeds, United Kingdom Alderbrook Care Home Full time

    Alderbrook Care Home is looking to recruit a Care Assistant. _(Dayshift)_ Our care home, based in Leeds, will specialise in complex physical and mental health needs for 140-residents. **Care Assistant Contract** 11.44 per hour. Contracted to 24 / 36 / 48-hours per week. Pension. 5.6 weeks annual leave. Paid DBS. Onsite parking. Uniform...

  • Care Assistant

    1 week ago

    Leeds, United Kingdom Alderbrook Care Home Full time

    Alderbrook Care Home is looking to recruit a Care Assistant. _(Dayshift)_ Our care home, based in Leeds, will specialise in complex physical and mental health needs for 140-residents. **Care Assistant Contract** - £10.50 per hour. - Contracted to 42-hours per week. - Pension. - 5.6 weeks annual leave. - Paid DBS. - Onsite parking. - Uniform...

  • Senior Care Assistant

    5 days ago

    Leeds, United Kingdom Bupa Care Homes Full time

    **Senior Care Assistant** - SUN00A4 Job: Care **SENIOR CARE ASSISTANT** **Bupa Sunnyview House Care Home** - Manorfield, Beeston, Leeds, LS11 8QB**Our hours are flexible, so we make shifts work around your life and your commitments.** **£10.50 - £11.97 per hour** **We also offer a refer a friend Bonus Scheme** **Special care takes special people** -...

  • Senior Care Assistant

    2 days ago

    Leeds, United Kingdom Bupa Care Homes Full time

    **Senior Care Assistant** - SUN00A9 Job: Care **SENIOR CARE ASSISTANT** **Bupa Sunnyview House Care Home** - Manorfield, Beeston, Leeds, LS11 8QB**Our hours are flexible, so we make shifts work around your life and your commitments.** **£10.50 - £11.97 per hour** **We also offer a refer a friend Bonus Scheme** **Special care takes special people** -...

  • Senior Care Assistant

    2 days ago

    Leeds, United Kingdom Bupa Care Homes Full time

    **Senior Care Assistant** - WYK0067 Job: Care **SENIOR CARE ASSISTANT** **Bupa Wykebeck Court** - 543 York Road, Leeds LS9 6NH**CQC rating Good** **Our hours are flexible, so we make shifts work around your life and your commitments.** **£10.50 - £11.97ph dependent on experience** **We also offer a refer a friend Bonus Scheme** **Special care takes...

  • Senior Care Assistant

    7 days ago

    Leeds, United Kingdom Bupa Care Homes Full time

    **Senior Care Assistant** - WYK0063 Job: Care **SENIOR CARE ASSISTANT** **Bupa Wykebeck Court** - 543 York Road, Leeds LS9 6NH**CQC rating Good** **Our hours are flexible, so we make shifts work around your life and your commitments.** **£10.50 - £11.97ph dependent on experience** **We also offer a refer a friend Bonus Scheme** **Special care takes...

  • Care Assistant

    Found in: Talent UK C2 - 1 week ago

    Leeds, United Kingdom Alderbrook Care Home Full time

    Alderbrook Care Home is looking to recruit a Care Assistant. (Bank)Our care home, based in Leeds, will specialise in complex physical and mental health needs for 140-residents.Care Assistant Contract (BANK)         10.50 per hour.         Zero-hour contract         Day or nightshift available.         Paid DBS.         Onsite parking....

  • Care Assistant

    Found in: Talent UK C2 - 1 week ago

    Leeds, United Kingdom Alderbrook Care Home Full time

    Alderbrook Care Home is looking to recruit a Care Assistant. (Dayshift)Our care home, based in Leeds, will specialise in complex physical and mental health needs for 140-residents.Care Assistant Contract          11.44 per hour.         Contracted to 24 / 36 / 48-hours per week.         Pension.         5.6 weeks annual leave.        ...

  • Care Assistant with Nvq2 or Full Care Certificate

    2 days ago

    Leeds, United Kingdom Park Avenue Care Home Full time

    **MUST HAVE EITHER FULL CARE CERTIFICATE OR NVQ 2 IN HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE** **No sponsorship offered - must have full Right to Work in the UK** Working in a busy nursing care home environment, providing personal and social care for elderly vulnerable adults. Duties include, but are not extensive to: - assistance with washing, dressing and personal...

  • Care Assistant

    1 week ago

    Leeds, United Kingdom Neville House Care Home Full time

    **Neville House** is a delightful residential care home, set in the suburb of Chapel Allerton, Leeds, 2 minutes walk from the busy Harrogate Road, and has excellent transport links. **Role: Care Assistant (Nights - 9.30pm to 8am)** **Rota covers Monday to Sunday, 2 days per week** As a Care Assistant at Neville House, you must be a passionate and caring...

  • Senior Care Assistant

    18 hours ago

    Leeds, United Kingdom Care Match UK Full time

    A luxury and ever-expanding nursing home, that is expertly designed around neurologic conditions and dementia care for 37 adults, is looking for a strong **Senior Care Team **leader that can run the Care home in the absence of the deputy manager and the Registered manager. You will be the point of call for all Care Assistants and the below roles. Your main...

  • Personal Trainer/Fitness Coach

    7 days ago

    Leeds, United Kingdom Ultimate Performance Full time

    At Ultimate Performance (U.Our goal would be to educate and mould you as one of the future leaders of UP, just as we have already done with some of the Trainers who joined us as Juniors on our first Junior Training Scheme in 2012. We are a meritocracy and only care about your ability to get the job done and your overall potential. We are not an easy...