NHS
Job title:
PTS Ambulance Care Assistant
Company
NHS
Job description
Would you like to be part of a team delivering an invaluable service to the patients within the North Yorkshire region?Would you like to work for an ambitious and challenging organisation which will share your passion for high quality patient care?We are currently recruiting for a PTS Ambulance Person, full time, to be based at York Ambulance StationWe are looking for Band 3 operational staff, who share a value and belief in delivering the highest standards of quality service and patient care.Main duties of the jobResponsible for the care and safe transportation of non-emergency PTS patients.Ensuring timely transportation to and from appointments at hospitals, treatment centres, day units or other places of care.At all times the post holder must ensure patient safety and reduction in harm to patients, self, colleagues and others by assessing risks and adopting safe working practices.About usYorkshire Ambulance Service (YAS) NHS Trust geographically covers nearly 6,000 square miles of varied terrain, from isolated moors and dales to urban areas, coastline and inner cities.We serve a population of over five million people across Yorkshire and the Humber and strive to ensure that patients receive the right response to their care needs as quickly as possible, wherever they live.We employ more than 7,100 staff, who together with over 1,300 volunteers, enable us to provide a vital 24-hour, seven-days-a-week, emergency and healthcare service.Our ambition is to be an employer of choice, and we are continuously working across our partnership to improve our collective offer to staff in areas like health and wellbeing, benefits and flexible working incl. hybrid working.Benefits:o Flexible working including part-time hours, job shares and flexible hours, agile working (role dependant)o 27 days annual leave, increasing to 33 with service.o Contributory Pension.o NHS Discounts including shops, restaurants, gyms etc.o Car lease and other salary sacrifice schemes.o Dedicated employee assistance and counselling service.o Opportunities for research participation, career progression and ongoing development.o Well respected, committed and supported staff networks for our workforce.Check out our YAS One Team Simulation! https://www.nwyhelearning.nhs.uk/elearning/yorksandhumber/yas/yasoneteam/index.htmlDate posted04 November 2024Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 3Salary£24,071 to £25,674 a year Per annumContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number174-PTSACAYORK-011124Job locationsYork Ambulance StationTurner Close, HeworthYorkYO31 9FDJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor a full description of the role and the person specification please see the attached job description.Previous applicants who have been unsuccessful within the last 3 months need not apply. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor a full description of the role and the person specification please see the attached job description.Previous applicants who have been unsuccessful within the last 3 months need not apply.Person SpecificationCriteria as belowEssential
- Must be able to successfully complete the training course for role of PTS Ambulance Person which involves a formal assessment following clinical and driver training.
- Ability to carry out manual handling including the lifting of patients and equipment.
- Full driving license with no more than 3 penalty points for new entrants to YAS or a maximum of 6 for existing YAS employees.
- Able to work as part of a team
- Level 2 entry requirement e.g. 3 GCSEs grade A*-C or NVQ level 2 qualification or equivalent experience.
Desirable
- Background in a health profession or a customer orientated field
- Basic IT skills e.g. word, e-mail
- Evidence of continuous professional development and of acquiring new skills/knowledge in the past 2 years
Person SpecificationCriteria as belowEssential
- Must be able to successfully complete the training course for role of PTS Ambulance Person which involves a formal assessment following clinical and driver training.
- Ability to carry out manual handling including the lifting of patients and equipment.
- Full driving license with no more than 3 penalty points for new entrants to YAS or a maximum of 6 for existing YAS employees.
- Able to work as part of a team
- Level 2 entry requirement e.g. 3 GCSEs grade A*-C or NVQ level 2 qualification or equivalent experience.
Desirable
- Background in a health profession or a customer orientated field
- Basic IT skills e.g. word, e-mail
- Evidence of continuous professional development and of acquiring new skills/knowledge in the past 2 years
Expected salary
£24071 – 25674 per year
Location
York
Job date
Tue, 05 Nov 2024 06:53:38 GMT
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