At a Glance
- Tasks: Support patients on their journeys to and from medical facilities with compassion.
- Company: Join EMED Group, a leading healthcare logistics provider dedicated to community wellbeing.
- Benefits: Flexible shifts, full training provided, and the chance to make a real difference.
- Other info: No previous experience needed; we value empathy and teamwork.
- Why this job: Experience the rewarding feeling of helping others in their time of need every day.
- Qualifications: Valid UK manual driving licence and a commitment to patient care.
The predicted salary is between 11.7 - 14.3 £ per hour.
Do you want a job that genuinely helps people? We’re looking for kind, reliable and compassionate people to join our Ambulance Care Assistant (ACA) team in Salisbury. This is a role for someone who wants to make a real difference every day, supporting patients of all ages on their journeys to and from medical facilities.
An ACA is a hugely rewarding and fulfilling role. Each day, you’ll be helping someone in need, making their lives that little bit easier, and knowing that you make a difference to their day provides you with a real sense of achievement.
You’ll drive patients to and from medical appointments and between healthcare facilities, either working with a colleague or independently, so it is vital to hold a full UK manual driving licence and have a good degree of physical fitness for manual handling.
Other duties include:
- Assisting in the transportation of ‘end of life’ patients, ensuring a high level of empathy is present at all times
- Building rapport by effectively communicating with patients and their relatives/friends
- Responsible for lifting, securing and helping patients in and out of the Ambulance
- Assist with the handing over of patients to appropriate staff on arrival at treatment centres/hospitals or to family/friends at their homes.
- Transfer patients from beds to stretchers, chairs to chairs or similar both in and out of hospital and medical settings.
- Ensuring that the ambulance is kept safe, clean and tidy
You don’t need previous ambulance experience, we provide full training.
We'd love to hear from you if:
- You hold a valid UK manual driving licence, (6 points maximum)
- You are able to work flexible shifts between 05:00am and 00:00, Monday to Sunday (with notice)
- You have experience in Care (HCA, Support worker, etc) - advantageous
- You are committed to patient care
- You are an effective communicator and empathetic with others in what can often be emotional circumstances.
- You are physically fit for patient handling and moving.
- You can pass an Enhanced DBS check (company funded).
- You have a natural flair for team working and collaboration
About Us: EMED Group is an established healthcare logistics provider that enables access to health and social care through our four specialist divisions. We are one of the largest health and care partners to the NHS with 4,000 colleagues across over 60 bases UK-wide. EMED Group is committed to pro-actively improving the wellbeing of our communities by providing access to vital health and social care services across the UK.
Ambulance Care Assistant (Bank) in Salisbury employer: EMED Group
EMED Group is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. Located in Shepton Mallet, we provide flexible working hours and opportunities for overtime, ensuring a balanced work-life dynamic while contributing to the vital service of maintaining our ambulance fleet. Join us to be part of a dedicated team where your skills are valued and your contributions make a meaningful impact on community health and safety.
