About this role
Bristol Ambulance (Part of EMED Group) have a fantastic opportunity for dedicated Emergency Care Assistant to join our team based in Launceston, Cornwall.
As a Emergency Care Assistant (ECA), you’ll play a vital role in supporting the retrieval and safe transport of patients, ensuring their comfort and wellbeing throughout the journey. You’ll work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, collaborating with skilled clinicians to deliver high quality patient care.
This role follows a unique 4 on, 4 off shift pattern, offering genuine work life balance.
To be eligible, you must hold a C1 driving licence and blue light qualification.
What benefits can you expect?
• Competitive salary of £29,331.12 per annum
• Shift Pattern: 4 on, 4 off (08:30-20:30 x2 & 20:30-08:30 x2)
• Full uniform
• Free parking
• Staff discount schemes
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities
• Overtime available at time and a half (when working over 40 hours per week)
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Opportunity for progression
• Access to training via our Pre-Hospital Care Academy
• Opportunity to work on a number of specialist projects including events and cohorting shifts.
• Discount via company opted pension
• BUPA Employee Assistance Programme
• Staff benevolent fund (Deano Scheme)
Role Responsibilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work well in a team and independently
• Physical fitness to assist patients with mobility needs
• Ensuring vehicles and equipment are maintained and thoroughly checked
Do you have what it takes?
• C1 driving licence and blue light qualification (essential)
• You hold a valid UK manual driving licence for a minimum of 2 years, (6 points maximum)
• You are able to work a flexible shift pattern which consists of days and nights (08:30-20:30/20:30-08:30)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work well in a team and independently
• Physical fitness to assist patients with mobility needs
If you’re calm under pressure, compassionate, and committed to excellence, we’d love to hear from you. Join us and make a real difference in people’s lives. We are committed to providing equal opportunities and we endeavour to provide an inclusive and safe working culture for all.
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.
£29,331.12 per annum