Ambulance Care Assistant (bank)NHS
Job summary
Join our dedicated emergency CQC registered response team as an Ambulance Care Assistant/Driver, where you'll play a vital role in delivering compassionate patient care and ensuring safe transportation to healthcare facilities. This dynamic position combines the responsibilities of providing essential support to paramedics, first responders and patients with the crucial task of driving ambulance vehicles efficiently and safely. Your energetic approach and commitment to safety will help us deliver timely, professional medical assistance in diverse situations, making a real difference in people's lives every day.
We are looking for people to join our bank and are ideally able to commit to one shift per week (min 4 hours). You must be able to start work from the Ambulance Station at Malton, and be prepared to travel anywhere in the UK.
Main duties of the job
Duties
- Safely operate ambulance vehicles, adhering to all traffic laws and safety protocols, while maintaining a high standard of driving professionalism.
- Assist paramedics with patient handling, including lifting, transferring, and securing patients on stretchers or wheelchairs.
- Provide compassionate support to patients during transit, ensuring their comfort and dignity are maintained at all times.
- Conduct routine vehicle maintenance checks, including fluid levels, tire pressure, and safety equipment, reporting any issues promptly.
- Communicate clearly and effectively with team members, emergency services, and patients to coordinate smooth operations.
- Support the loading and unloading of medical equipment and supplies necessary for patient care.
- Maintain accurate records of journeys, patient details, and vehicle inspections in compliance with organisational policies.
Job description
Transport walking patients
Transport patients requiring the use of a wheelchair
Transport patients requiring assistance with moving and handling,including the use of the carry chair and other manual handling aids
Transport patients requiring the use of a stretcher
Administer First Aid where necessary
Complete vehicle and journey documentation
Drive ambulance vehicles demonstrating; Consideration for the road condition, comfort and safety of the patient, vehicle sympathy,consideration to other road users and the highway code
Identify any potential problems or concerns within the patients home environment (especially vulnerable adults and children); report them tothe appropriate Team Leader, Medical Staff and follow the correctYorMed reporting procedure
Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with YorMeds policy
Undertake any required training in order to ensure quality care and best patient experience
Participate in the YorMed infection control procedure routine for cleaning
Work in accordance with the requirements of the Health & Safety atWork Act and Manual Handling regulations 1992 as outlined in YorMed policies and procedures.
Ensure that the ambulance vehicle and its equipment are in operational readiness and report any defects.
Perform a daily vehicle inspection and equipment check at the start ofeach shift
Be responsible for a basic level of vehicle maintenance and for allequipment on each vehicle
Maintain the highest professional standards in the representation ofYorMed, the delivery of patient care, patient safety and patientexperience
Attend to any first aid emergency or Major Incident which the postholder may come across during routine journeys.
Transport and care for all patients in the post holder's care i.e. transportwalking patients, wheel chair patients and those requiring a carry chairor the use of manual handling aids
Re-schedule any planned work to accommodate additional patients thepost holder may be required to transport.
The post holder may be required to carry out a job of equal or less valuethan this post with relevant training to maintain service deliverance
Support the YorMed Equality and Diversity policy
Work within the Data Protection and Information Governance policies
See job description attached for complete Duties and scope.
About us
YorMed Limited is an independent ambulance, patient transport and event medical services provider based in North Yorkshire, delivering professional, reliable and patient-focused services across the UK.
Why Work With YorMed?
At YorMed, we believe that the quality of our service starts with the people who deliver it. We are committed to building a professional, supportive and dependable team of ambulance and event medical personnel who share our focus on excellent patient care.
Varied opportunities including patient transport, ambulance work and medical cover at a wide range of events.
Flexible working our bank and casual opportunities can work well alongside other employment and existing commitments.
Professional standards our patient transport services operate within a CQC-regulated environment, with a strong emphasis on governance, safeguarding, infection prevention, patient dignity and safety.
A supportive team environment as an independent provider, we value good communication and develop positive working relationships with our crews.
Opportunities to use your skills whether you are working in patient transport or providing medical support at an event, you will have the opportunity to put your training and experience into practice.
Clear compliance standards we take recruitment and compliance seriously and require appropriate qualifications, competencies, DBS checks and supporting documentation before personnel are approved for deployment.