Ambulance Care Assistant 2

Main duties of the job

The Role

Ambulance Care Assistant 2 are often seen as entry level opportunities, with many Staff progressing into Emergency Medical Technician or even Paramedic roles. You will already have a real passion for patient care, together with excellent communication and people skills. You will also be a committed team player and relish a job where no two days are the same. Please see the enclosed job description and person specification for further information.

In return, we are keen to support your development and career ambitions with access to high quality training, dedicated time to undertake CPD opportunities and an annual Personal Development Review to ensure that you too can be your best.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

Our workforce is made up of over 4,000 remarkable people who contribute to the delivery of world-class patient care across Wales, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Whether you work in a patient-facing role or within our range of support services, the work that you do enables us to provide high quality care, wherever and whenever we're needed.

The Trust recognises the need for its workforce to represent the diversity of the population it serves across the whole of Wales and seeks to create an environment where diversity is celebrated and inclusivity matters. We are also keen to break down any barriers into the Trust, and would encourage applications from under-represented groups, including those from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ communities and disability groups.

Careers within the Welsh Ambulance Services University NHS Trust are diverse and varied, with opportunities arising right across the service. Whatever your skills and background, you're sure to find a career with us which is fulfilling, challenging, and rewarding.

In line with the Trust's Starting Salary Procedure, all applicants will start at the bottom of the band for the position applied for, but can apply for a higher salary if they have previous experience relevant to the position.

Details

Date posted

17 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£26,300 to £27,890 a year

per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

020-ACS026-0426

Job locations

Beacon House Ambulance Station

William Brown Close, Llantarnam Industrial Park

Cwmbran

NP44 3AB

Job description

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

*Please note that applicants must hold a full C1 driving license, with a maximum of 3 penalty points and no previous convictions for driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol in order to progress to the driving assessment. Candidates must have obtained the full C1 licence, at the point of submission of their application.*

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

• Level 2 Diploma including Essential/Key/Core Skills at Level 2 in Application of Number and Communication or 5 GCSEs at grade C or above including Mathematics/Numeracy, English/Welsh and combined Sciences or any single science.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with people
• Experience of working alone as well as in a team

Desirable

• Experience within the health or social care setting

Other

Essential

• C1 classification on driving licence no more than 3 points and no convictions for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs

Skills and Attributes

Essential

• Team worker with a flexible approach
• Commitment to Continuous Personal/Professional Development

Employer details

Employer name

[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk]

Address

Beacon House Ambulance Station

William Brown Close, Llantarnam Industrial Park

Cwmbran

NP44 3AB

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

WAST Recruitment Team

WAST Recruitment

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