This apprenticeship sits in the transport team of North East Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust, which covers the whole region. The apprentice helps move patients safely and compassionately to and from hospital appointments, clinics and treatment centres, while working towards Level 3 qualifications. Entry starts with a seven-week pass-or-fail course at the Gateshead education centre, and the post runs round the clock, including nights, weekends and bank holidays. Applicants need a full manual driving licence and must be able to lift and carry patients daily.
What the job involves
- Transport patients safely and compassionately to and from hospital appointments, clinics and treatment centres
- Deliver care in line with pre-agreed standard operating procedures and within scope of practice
- Work as a key member of the transport team
- Work days, nights, evenings, weekends, bank holidays and Christmas across a 365-day service
- Cover annual leave and sickness through relief shifts
- Complete the initial seven-week training course, including practical driving and classroom learning
- Work towards Level 3 Certificates in Ambulance Patient Care and Patient Care Services Ambulance Driving
What’s required
Qualifications
- Three GCSEs at grade C or above, including English and Maths, or equivalent
- Or equivalent relevant experience in a customer- or patient-focused environment
Skills & knowledge
- Strong communication skills and ability to deal with a range of people
- Basic IT knowledge and skills
Checks & eligibility
- Full manual driving licence with eligibility to drive in the UK
Other
- Physically able to regularly lift and carry patients of various weights
- Physically able to bend, twist, pull, push and kneel, daily
Nice to have
- NVQ Level 2 in a relevant area such as health and social care or customer care
What’s offered
- Unsocial hours payments as per Section 2 of NHS terms and conditions
- Support to achieve Level 3 Certificates in ambulance patient care and ambulance driving
- Support to gain literacy and numeracy Level 2 if not already held
- Option to request a base closer to home, with placement in a pool for up to 6 months
- Choice of priority station from the station map
- Option to state a preference for full time or part time hours
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
