Ambulance Care Assistant
| Posting date: | 17 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £14.50 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | £14.50 an hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 24 April 2026 |
| Location: | Doncaster, DN4 5HX |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | B0290-26-0006 |
Summary
Role Purpose To provide professional, safe, and compassionate non-emergency transportation for patients across the Crewe area. You will ensure that individuals with varying mobility needs reach their medical appointments, treatments, or home discharges comfortably and on time. Main Duties & Responsibilities Patient Care: Provide a high standard of care and dignity to patients, many of whom may be elderly, disabled, or vulnerable. Safe Mobility: Safely operate specialist manual handling equipment, including wheelchair clamps, tail lifts, and carry chairs, to assist patients in and out of the vehicle. Driving Excellence: Drive a modified ambulance vehicle safely and efficiently, navigating Crewe and surrounding Cheshire routes while adhering to all road safety laws. Daily Maintenance: Conduct thorough vehicle "walk-around" checks at the start of each shift (fuel, fluids, tires) and report any mechanical issues. Infection Control: Maintain a sterile environment by cleaning the vehicle interior and sanitising equipment between every patient transfer. Communication: Liaison with the control room via radio or MDT (Mobile Data Terminal) to receive shift details and provide real-time updates on patient status.