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Non-Emergency PTS Apprentice

Employer
West Midlands Ambulance Service University NHS Foundation Trust
Location
Cheshire
Salary
Competitive salary
Closing date
29 Nov 2020

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The Trust is currently under-represented in terms of people from BME backgrounds and welcomes applicants from these communities. Selection will be on a basis of merit. The Trust has achieved the status of a Disability Confident Leader and guarantees to invite to assessment applicants who meet the criteria for the job vacancy. To ensure the diversity of the workforce and understand the differing needs of our communities, the Trust is committed to the principles of Positive Action.

The Trust is proud to support our Armed Forces community and have signed up to the Step Into Health initiative. We welcome applications from Armed Forces Veterans and Service leavers.

Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services Apprentice **18 months fixed term apprenticeship**

Salary: £4.15 per hour

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Base: Cheshire - Macclesfield, Ellesmere Port, Warrington, The Wirral, Crewe

West Midlands Ambulance Service University NHS Foundation Trust is looking to recruit apprentices for our Non-Emergency Patient Transport contract in Cheshire.

On successful completion of the apprenticeship you will obtain Healthcare Support Worker Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard in participation with Performance through People.

The post holder will perform the duties of a Non-Emergency Patient Transport Apprentice complying with protocols and local agreements with a high duty of care. The main purpose is to transport patients with varying mobility's to and from treatment centres or other venues as directed, this may be by car or ambulance or other vehicles.

The successful candidate must be willing to complete a Level 2 Intermediate Apprenticeship qualification and already hold English and Maths qualifications at Level 1

Applicants must also be willing to undertake training in the use of Ambulance Service lifting equipment and first aid and resuscitation techniques and Driver training.

During the 18 months contract, applicants must obtain their full driving licence showing no more than 3 points and DVLA Group 2 Standards.

This position involves a regulated activity which will require an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check. The disclosure will, where appropriate to the role, include information against the Independent Safeguarding Authority barred lists for working with children, adults or both.

Where a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check is required for the post, applicants are required to cover the cost of the check. The cost (£49 for an enhanced check or £30 for a standard/basic check) is payable to our online provider at the time that the DBS application is submitted.

West Midlands Ambulance Service positively welcomes diversity and aims to be a truly inclusive place to work. We are looking for self-motivated, enthusiastic people from all backgrounds that care about making a difference.

We also support the 'Disability Confident' scheme and therefore guarantee to invite to assessment all applicants with a disability who meet the standards required for a job vacancy.

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    PLEASE READ THE ATTACHED DOCUMENT ENTITLED INFORMATION AND GUIDANCE FOR APPLICANTS.

    Closing date for return of applications: Monday 30th November 2020

    Please note: Only fully completed application forms will be accepted

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    Where a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check is required for the post, applicants are required to cover the cost of the check. The cost (£45 for an enhanced check or £28 for a standard/basic check) is payable to our online provider at the time that the DBS application is submitted.

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