Job overview
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 Care Assistant for Richmond Ambulance station for a full time, permanent role who share a value and belief in delivering the highest standards of quality service and patient care.
* Training Courses are full time, Mon- Fri for 4 weeks, full attendance is required and will start from June 2025 onwards
Main duties of the job
Responsible 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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For full details and role responsibilities including person specification please see the attached job description.
Previous applicants who have applied and been unsuccessful in the past 3 months need not apply.
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.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Background in a customer or patient orientated field
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills gained from experience of dealing with customers or members of the public
Personal/Other
Essential
- Full driving license with no more than three penalty points for new entrants to YAS or a maximum of six for existing YAS employees
- Able to work as part of a team
Skills / Competencies
Essential
- Ability to carry out manual handling including the lifting of patients and equipment
- Basic IT skills e.g. word, e-mail
Qualifications / Knowledge
Essential
- Level 2 entry requirement e.g. 3 GCSEs grade A*-C or NVQ level 2 qualification or equivalent experience
- Ability to undertake continuous professional development
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This advert is for PTS Ambulance Care Assistant - Harrogate with Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust in Harrogate Ambulance Station. It is listed as a Band 3 Ambulance and emergency care role. The advertised salary is £25,760 - £27,476 Per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 30 Aug 2026.
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