Retrievals Care Assistant

Bristol Ambulance (Part of Emed Group) have a fantastic opportunity for dedicated Retrieval Care Assistant to join our team based in Launceston, Cornwall.

As a Retrieval Care Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in supporting the retrieval and safe transport of patients, ensuring their comfort and wellbeing throughout the journey. You’ll work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, collaborating with skilled clinicians to deliver high quality patient care.

This role follows a unique 4 on, 4 off shift pattern, offering genuine work life balance.

To be eligible, you must hold a C1 driving licence and blue light qualification.

Benefits for the role include

• Competitive salary of £29,331.12 per annum


• Shift Pattern: 4 on, 4 off (08:30-20:30 x2, 20:30-08:30 x2)


• Comprehensive training and development opportunities


• Overtime available at time and a half (when working over 40 hours per week)


• Generous annual leave entitlement, get your leave approved!


• Opportunity for progression


• Access to training via our Pre-Hospital Care Academy


• Opportunity to work on a number of specialist projects including events and cohorting shifts.


• Training and uniform will be provided


• Free parking


• Staff discount


• Discount via company opted pension


• BUPA Employee Assistance Programme


• Staff benevolent fund (Deano Scheme

Role Responsibilities

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills


• Ability to work well in a team and independently


• Physical fitness to assist patients with mobility needs


• Ensuring vehicles and equipment are maintained and thoroughly checked

Do you have what it takes?

• C1 driving licence and blue light qualification.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills


• Ability to work well in a team and independently


• Physical fitness to assist patients with mobility needs

If 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.