Patient Transport Service Ambulance Care Assistant – Full Time Opportunities (Self Employed)

About the Role

Response Ambulance Services are seeking professional, reliable and patient\-focused individuals to join our Patient Transport Service (PTS) team.

This is a self\-employed position involving the safe and efficient transport of patients to and from medical appointments and healthcare facilities. The role requires a high standard of professionalism, strong driving ability, and the ability to provide a calm and respectful service to patients.

Successful applicants will initially complete a structured onboarding and familiarisation period, with shifts increasing based on operational requirements, availability and performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely transport patients between home, hospitals and healthcare settings


• Assist patients with mobility needs using appropriate equipment


• Maintain patient dignity, care and comfort at all times


• Carry out daily vehicle checks and ensure vehicles are clean and fully stocked


• Accurately complete journey records and documentation using PDA systems


• Communicate effectively with control, colleagues and healthcare staff


• Work as part of a two\-person crew, rotating driving and patient responsibilities

• Full UK driving licence


• Minimum 2 years’ experience driving vans or larger vehicles


• Strong communication skills and professional manner


• Reliable with excellent timekeeping and attendance


• Flexible and available to work a consistent shift pattern across weekdays and weekends


• Comfortable assisting patients and handling mobility equipment


• Able to follow processes and maintain high operational standards

• Self\-employed position


• Applicants must be aged 21 or over due to insurance requirements


• Shift\-based work across operational hours


• Typical shift start times can be as early as 5:00am, with latest finishes up to 11:00pm depending on operational requirements


• Many shifts operate during afternoon and evening hours, so flexibility around finish times is important


• Work locations include but are not limited to Leeds, York, Harrogate, Wakefield and Bradford


• Routes and service areas may change in line with operational requirements


• Applicants with weekday daytime and evening availability are particularly encouraged to apply

• £12\.71 per hour


• Structured monthly rota with the ability to select preferred shifts


• Consistent work through contracted services


• Clear processes and organised day\-to\-day operations


• Supportive team environment with defined roles and responsibilities


• On\-site parking


• Access to hospital facilities, including discounted or free food at certain locations


• Blue Light Card eligibility


• Uniform polo shirt provided

You will be dependable, professional and take pride in your work. You will be confident interacting with patients in a calm and respectful manner, and able to work effectively as part of a team in a structured environment.

We are looking for individuals who take pride in their work, maintain high standards, and understand the importance of reliability and professionalism within patient transport services.

Job Types: Full\-time, Permanent

Pay: £12\.71 per hour

Benefits:

• Discounted or free food


• Flexitime


• Free parking


• On\-site parking

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