Ambulance Care Assistant and Driver

<div><div><div><p><strong>Pay Rate: £30,771 </strong></p> <p><strong>Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)</strong></p> <p><strong>Shift patterns: (10 hour shifts with 1 hour break) Diffrent shift Patterns </strong></p> <p><strong>13 x 05:00-15:00, 10 x 08:00-18:00, 10 x 10:00-20:00</strong></p> <p><strong>the roles are rotational, (Monday to Friday one week and one day off during the week, and working the Sunday) </strong></p> <p><strong>Location: Enfield, North London (EN3 4NQ)</strong></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>THIS JOB REQUIRES AN ENHANCED CRC</strong></p> <p><strong><u> </u></strong></p> <p>Did you know that DHL, an award-winning leading supply chain business, also provides patient transport services? Our non-urgent ambulance service transports patients between hospitals, care homes and clinics, for medical appointments and treatment.</p> <p> </p> <p>As an Ambulance Care Assistant, successful candidates will have a calm and caring nature, and be a safe and confident driver.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>WHAT DOES THE ROLE ENTAIL?</strong></p> <ul> <li>Transporting non-emergency patients to and from hospitals, clinics or other healthcare facilities</li> <li>Working as a single or two-person crew, responsible for either driving the ambulance or supporting the travelling patient</li> <li>Regular heavy-lifting, using equipment such as wheelchairs, stretchers and carry chairs</li> <li>Assisting patients in and out of the ambulance, ensuring their comfort and safety during transportation</li> <li>Liaising with healthcare professionals and other staff to ensure a high level of patient care</li> <li>Completing patient documentation and reports accurately and in a timely manner</li> <li>Maintaining the ambulance equipment and supplies, ensuring they are clean and in good working condition</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong> WHAT DO WE NEED FROM YOU?</strong></p> <ul> <li>A full UK driving licence is essential</li> <li>A caring and understanding nature, with friendly manner</li> <li>Previous care-giving experience would be advantageous</li> <li>The ability to work in a role that requires regular heavy-lifting of patients, as well as exposure to bodily fluids (including urine, faeces, vomit and blood)</li> <li>A calm and considerate driver with good knowledge of UK road signs and the Highway Code</li> <li>You must pass a drug and alcohol test</li> <li>You must provide your last 5 years of address history</li> <li>You must provide your full employment history and CV (starting from day 1 of employment)</li> </ul> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>WHY CHOOSE US?</strong><br>As well as competitive pay rates, you will be entitled to an award-winning range of benefits including:</p> <ul> <li>Free confidential 24/7 GP service</li> <li>Hundreds of discounts (including retail, childcare + gym)</li> <li>Affordable loans & enhanced pension scheme</li> <li>24/7 employee support service for you (+ family) with access to free counselling and much more: <a href="https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/dsc-benefits">https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/dsc-benefits</a></li> </ul> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>OUR</strong><strong> APPROACH TO DIVERSITY & </strong><strong>INCLUSION</strong><strong><br></strong>We will ensure that all our resourcing activities are fair, transparent and consistent across the UK. Find out more about our global approach to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging: <a href="https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/diversity">https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/diversity</a></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>BE AN ESSENTIAL PART OF EVERYDAY LIFE</strong><strong><br></strong>DHL is the global leader in Supply Chain management and we keep the world moving. Our expert teams work together to deliver for our customers across a range of industries including retail, automotive, healthcare and more, so they can deliver to their customers</p></div></div></div>