Mental Health Ambulance Crew
20 hours ago
Enfield
FULL & PART TIME OPPORTUNITIES FOR:
AMBULANCE CARE ASSISTANTs (ACAs) and AMBULANCE CARE ASSISTANTs DRIVERs (ACAD).
Reliance Secure Transportation services LTD is a non-emergency patient transport service based in Enfield, specialising in the conveyance of people with mental health needs.
All our crews/drivers are responsible for the safe transportation of informal and patients detained under the Mental Health Act, diagnosed with mental health conditions.
It is a demanding yet very rewarding service that we provide.
We are looking for bright and motivated individuals with an enhanced DBS and Full UK Driving Licence to join our dedicated team.
We provide support to both independent and NHS hospitals and services to pick up and convey patients who may be acutely unwell, from hospitals including local A&Es, Health based Place of safety, home addresses, Courts, and police stations.
We are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week service and can potentially offer hours around your individual commitments.
We do have full-time staff members that regularly work over 37.5 hours a week, but you are able to work as little or as often as suits you, dependant on the amount of work available.
All work starts and ends at our base in Enfield.
We’re looking for people who can demonstrate:
· Experience of working in a customer-centred or health care settings
· A clean driving licence for AMBULANCE CARE ASSISTANTs DRIVERs (ACAD), not mandatory for AMBULANCE CARE ASSISTANTs (ACAs)
· The ability to work effectively as part of a team and strong communication and interpersonal skills
· A caring attitude towards patients and an outgoing, friendly manner, plus the ability to show empathy are key to ensuring success in this role.
· Ability to reassure the patients in your care.
· Able to attend a week induction and training course.
For the right individuals we will provide you with a comprehensive Induction Programme where full training will be provided.
Key Responsibilities Include:
· To support and transport vulnerable mental health patients as part of a team.
· To provide a professional and caring service for all patients whilst in our care.
· To ensure that at all times patient safety remains paramount & safe systems of work are adhered to.
· Safe use of Company vehicles and equipment, preparing required patient paperwork and driving to local and national locations.
· Comply with local legislative requirements & company policies and procedures
· reviewing section papers when conveying patients detained under the Mental health Act 1983 (following training)
· Support challenging patients, who may need physical restraint
