Bristol Ambulance (Part of Emed Group) have a fantastic opportunity for dedicated Retrieval Care Assistant to join our team based in Launceston, Cornwall.
As a Retrieval Care Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in supporting the retrieval and safe transport of patients, ensuring their comfort and wellbeing throughout the journey. You’ll work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, collaborating with skilled clinicians to deliver high quality patient care.
This role follows a unique 4 on, 4 off shift pattern, offering genuine work life balance.
To be eligible, you must hold a C1 driving licence and blue light qualification.
Benefits for the role include
- Competitive salary of £29,331.12 per annum
- Shift Pattern: 4 on, 4 off (08:30-20:30 x2, 20:30-08:30 x2)
- Comprehensive training and development opportunities
- Overtime available at time and a half (when working over 40 hours per week)
- Generous annual leave entitlement, get your leave approved!
- Opportunity for progression
- Access to training via our Pre-Hospital Care Academy
- Opportunity to work on a number of specialist projects including events and cohorting shifts.
- Training and uniform will be provided
- Free parking
- Staff discount
- Discount via company opted pension
- BUPA Employee Assistance Programme
- Staff benevolent fund (Deano Scheme)
Role Responsibilities
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work well in a team and independently
- Physical fitness to assist patients with mobility needs
- Ensuring vehicles and equipment are maintained and thoroughly checked
Qualifications
- C1 driving licence and blue light qualification.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work well in a team and independently
- Physical fitness to assist patients with mobility needs
If you’re calm under pressure, compassionate, and committed to excellence, we’d love to hear from you.
Join us and make a real difference in people’s lives.
We are committed to providing equal opportunities and we endeavour to provide an inclusive and safe working culture for all.
