Welsh Ambulance Services University NHS Trust
Ambulance Care Assistant 2 - Cwm Taff
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Band 3 - Ambulance Care Assistant 2
It's been an exciting time at Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust as we continue our journey of "Being our Best", and our mission to provide world-class patient care.
Due to internal moves and career progression opportunities within the Trust, we are now looking to recruit new Ambulance Care Assistant 2. As this is no ordinary role, we will be looking for extraordinary people to join one of our 6 week training programmes.
We Are Looking To Fill Vacancies In
Aberdare/ Gelli - Bases are subject to change
We will be holding an open day for anyone interested in this role on 04th September 2026, please contact WAST.Recruitment@wales.nhs.uk if you would like to attend.
Interviews will be conducted 11th September 2026.
Course start date: 09th November 2026.
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.
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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. Welsh Language level 1 skills are desirable for this role.
RemarkablePeople
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.
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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.
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: WAST Recruitment
- Job title: WAST Recruitment Team
- Email address: wast.recruitment@wales.nhs.uk
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