Job summary
- Main area
- Ambulance Assistant
- Grade
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Various shifts covering 7 days a week)
- Job ref
- 247-PTS-ACAWE-0825
- Employer
- East of England Ambulance Service Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- St Margaret's Hospital, Epping
- Town
- Hawthorn Lodge, St Margaret's Hospital Epping
- Salary
- £24,937 - £26,598 per annum (£11.67 per hour)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 10/09/2025 23:59
Employer heading

Ambulance Care Assistant - West Essex
Band 3
We operate a 24 hour, 7 day a week service for our patients, the hours/shifts vary dependent on the location, as part of the role of an ACA there will be a requirement to cover out of hours shifts on a relief rota basis, please contact us for further information on the possible shift patterns for the area that you are applying for.
Job overview
We are currently recruiting enthusiastic and passionate Ambulance Care Assistants to transport non-emergency patients, who are frail or need specialist assistance, to and from appointments at hospitals, treatment centres and other similar facilities.
If you have experience of caring for people with proven customer care and communication skills with the public, then we would like to hear from you!
You will need to be flexible, adaptable and have a caring approach. A good sense of humour and local knowledge of the area will also be an advantage.
Please ensure that your application relates to the essential criteria in the person specification.
Every day is different as an ACA and you could really make a difference to our patients.
Main duties of the job
The role of the Ambulance Care Assistant involves the transportation of non-urgent patients to and from health/social care premises and private residences. This is a responsible role which requires a professional and caring attitude, as well as teamwork.
You will work in a team of two, or on your own, undertaking duties in a variety of vehicle types.
You need a full UK manual car driving licence, with at least one years driving experience.
(Please note that a maximum of 3 penalty points will be considered for a minor motoring offence only.)
Your role with EEAST PTS would start with a 3 week paid training course (Monday – Friday). The training involves clinical training to be a ‘First Person on Scene’, and patient transport driver training.
It is your responsibility to attend the training course in full and successful completion of the course is a requirement of the offer of employment. The courses are held in Welwyn Garden City and travel expenses will be reimbursed in line with Trust policy.
You MUST be able to commit to undertaking the training course as outlined above.
Working for our organisation
You'll have the opportunity to work in one of the most diverse regions in the country, with the vibrant capital city just a stone's throw away and the invigorating North Sea coast to the east.
At EEAST we bring together all our skills to provide 24 hour, 365 days a year urgent care to those in need of emergency and non-emergency medical treatment and transport in Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Essex, Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire.
We are always looking to innovate our approaches and work together to offer the best possible patient care across our counties.
We aim to represent and value the diversity of our local communities through our workforce and service provision. We therefore positively encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as Black, Asian, or other ethnic groups, individuals with a Disability, or LGBTQ+ individuals who meet the specific criteria.
We at EEAST want to support our employees achieve a balance between work and other priorities, such as caring responsibilities, family commitments, further learning, and other interests. We therefore welcome flexible working requests.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For a thorough and comprehensive understanding of the role, including all its specific requirements and responsibilities, please consult the attached Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides an in-depth overview that will give you a clear and detailed picture of what the position entails.
Please note, CVs are not accepted.
Person specification
Driving
Essential criteria
- Full car driving licence (max 3 penalty points on licence, or clean if licence is obtained within two years of application).
Desirable criteria
- C1 Category
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of dealing with people, demonstrating sound customer care skills.
- Experience of working in a fast-paced environment, and ability to remain calm and professional.
- Experience of working to deadlines and in timeframes,
Desirable criteria
- Previous work in a caring profession. Work with public involvement.
- Knowledge of Patient Transport Services.
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Lesley Russell
- Job title
- Service Delivery Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07562907053
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