# Ambulance Care Assistant 2 - Barry > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Welsh Ambulance Service NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/ambulance-care-assistant-2-barry/034bcfc8-13b4-498a-b490-52c159a35f59 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/ambulance-care-assistant-2-barry/034bcfc8-13b4-498a-b490-52c159a35f59.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Welsh Ambulance Service NHS Trust - **Location:** Barry Ambulance Station - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Ambulance and emergency care - **Grade:** Band 3 - **Salary:** £26,813 - £27,890 per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-09-06T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-08-14T11:20:37.417Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Denbighshire/Barry/Welsh_Ambulance_Service_University_NHS_Trust/Ambulance_Care_Assistant/Ambulance_Care_Assistant-v8217816 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8217816?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://ambulance.nhs.wales ## Job Content ### Job overview #RemarkablePeople Band 3 - Ambulance Care Assistant 2 It's been an exciting time at Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust as we continue our journey of "Being our Best", and our mission to provide world-class patient care. Due to internal moves and career progression opportunities within the Trust, we are now looking to recruit new Ambulance Care Assistant 2. As this is no ordinary role, we will be looking for extraordinary people to join one of our 6 week training programmes. We are looking to fill vacancies in: Barry - Bases are subject to change We will be holding an open day for anyone interested in this role on 04th September 2026, please contact WAST.Recruitment@wales.nhs.uk if you would like to attend. Interviews will be conducted 11th September 2026. Course start date: 09th November 2026. ### Main duties of the job The Role Ambulance Care Assistant 2 are often seen as entry level opportunities, with many Staff progressing into Emergency Medical Technician or even Paramedic roles. You will already have a real passion for patient care, together with excellent communication and people skills. You will also be a committed team player and relish a job where no two days are the same. Please see the enclosed job description and person specification for further information. In return, we are keen to support your development and career ambitions with access to high quality training, dedicated time to undertake CPD opportunities and an annual Personal Development Review to ensure that you too can be your best. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. Welsh Language level 1 skills are desirable for this role. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac. Please note that applicants must hold a full C1 driving license, with a maximum of 3 penalty points and no previous convictions for driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol in order to progress to the driving assessment. Candidates must have obtained the full C1 licence, at the point of submission of their application. ### Applicant requirements This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Welsh language skills are desirable ## Person Specification ### Other **Essential** - Full UK Driving licence, (with no more than three endorsement points) and no convictions for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs - Category C1 on the driving licence ### Experience **Essential** - Experience of working with people - Experience of working alone as well as in a team **Desirable** - Experience within the health or social care setting ### Skills and Attributes **Essential** - Team worker with a flexible approach - Able to offer empathy, understanding and sympathy in difficult and emotive situations. - Diplomatic with a caring, compassionate and supportive nature. ### Qualifications and Knowledge **Essential** - Level 2 Diploma including Essential/Key/Core Skills at Level 2 in Application of Number and Communication or 5 GCSEs at grade C or above including Mathematics/Numeracy, English/Welsh and combined Sciences or any single science. ## Documents - [jdps (pdf, 632.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10540729) - [sdmp (pdf, 648.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10540730) - [ceo letter (pdf, 344.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=915) - [ceo - cymraeg (pdf, 344.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1976) - [wast behaviour pack (pdf, 235.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2728) - [oh form - ig ffurflen (pdf, 640.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10540731) - [guidance notes for applicants (pdf, 322.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2839) - [nwssp recruitment services privacy notice (pdf, 704.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1635) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.