Position Overview & Specifications

Platinum Ambulance are currently recruiting for Ambulance Care Assistants (ACA’s) to join our experienced team.

Based in Horsham

You will be responsible for transfer of non-emergency patients . This is a physical role involving the use of stretchers, wheelchairs and carry chairs. This is not a purely driving only role.

Your main duties include:

  • Transporting patients safely, comfortably and in good time for their appointments
  • Carrying out routine care of ambulance equipment and daily vehicle checks
  • Keeping accurate records of journeys
  • Reporting of any incidents/safeguarding’s to a Manager

Shifts are scheduled over 6 days a week and 365 days a year with 07.45 being the earliest start time through to 0000 as the latest finish time. Shifts are between 10 and 12 hours long.

Essential

  • Good communicator, keen to listen and respond to patients needs as well as liaising with your crew member
  • Ability to remain calm under pressure
  • Honesty
  • To be able to use own initiative and solve problems

What we can offer:

  • Full training given for the ACA position
  • Regular overtime available
  • Uniform provided
  • DBS paid for and submitted by the company

Other benefits include:

  • Free parking
  • Discounts on high street shops, online retailers, travel and insurance companies (via Blue Light Card)

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Salary: From £10.42 per hour

Day range:

  • Every weekend
  • Monday to Friday
  • No weekends
  • Weekends only

Shift:

  • 10 hour shift
  • 12 hour shift
  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift

Work Location: In person