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Bristol Ambulance (Part of EMED Group) have a fantastic opportunity for dedicated Retrieval Care Assistant to join our team based in Aztec West, Bristol.We are seeking a qualified drivers to join our Paediatric Retrieval Team. The Retrieval team operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and travel across the South West and Wales regions with Neonatal and Paediatric Intensive Care teams to stabilise and retrieve children and babies to specialist care units.You must have a positive can do attitude and conscientious about ensuring vehicles and equipment are maintained and thoroughly checked. This role would suit an emergency care assistants looking to obtain experience in an intensive care setting or may suit an experienced ECA who was previously frontline and now wanting a slightly slower pace of life!This role follows a unique 4 on, 4 off shift pattern (12 hour shifts, days & nights).To be eligible, you must hold a C1 driving licence and blue light qualification.What benefits can you expect? Full uniformFree parkingStaff discount schemesComprehensive training and development opportunitiesOvertime available at time and a half (when working over 40 hours per week)Generous annual leave entitlementOpportunity for progressionAccess to training via our Pre-Hospital Care AcademyOpportunity to work on a number of specialist projects including events and cohorting shifts.Discount via company opted pensionBUPA Employee Assistance ProgrammeStaff benevolent fund (Deano Scheme)Role Responsibilities Excellent communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to work well in a team and independentlyPhysical fitness to assist patients with mobility needsEnsuring vehicles and equipment are maintained and thoroughly checkedDo you have what it takes? C1 driving licence and blue light qualification (essential)You hold a valid UK manual driving licence for a minimum of 2 years, (6 points maximum)You are able to work a flexible shift pattern which consists of days and nights (08:30-20:30/20:30-08:30)Excellent communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to work well in a team and independentlyPhysical fitness to assist patients with mobility needsIf you're calm under pressure, compassionate, and committed to excellence, we'd love to hear from you. Join us and make a real difference in people's lives.We are committed to providing equal opportunities and we endeavour to provide an inclusive and safe working culture for all.About Us EMED Group is an established healthcare logistics provider that enables access to health and social care through our four specialist divisions. We are one of the largest health and care partners to the NHS with 4,000 colleagues across over 60 bases UK-wide.EMED Group is committed to pro-actively improving the wellbeing of our communities by providing access to vital health and social care services across the UK.#J-18808-Ljbffr