FREC 4 PMVA AMBULANCE CREWS

Job description

Date posted: 22 December 2025

Pay: £16.00 per hour

Job Description:

Mental Health Ambulance & Transport Staff (FREC 4 / PMVA / Blue Light Trained)

Company: TRICORDER CARE SERVICES

Locations: Thame (Oxfordshire) & Stoke Poges SL3 6NB

Contract Types: Full-time | Part-time | Bank

Shift Patterns: Days / Nights / Weekends

Salary: Competitive – dependent on experience & qualifications

About TRICORDER CARE SERVICES

TRICORDER CARE SERVICES is a CQC-registered healthcare and medical transport provider specialising in mental health, secure, and complex patient transport services. We work in partnership with NHS Trusts, ICBs, and private healthcare providers, delivering safe, dignified, and compliant patient care across the UK.

Due to continued growth, we are recruiting qualified Mental Health Ambulance & Transport Staff for our Thame and Stoke Poges bases.

The Role

You will be responsible for the safe transportation and support of mental health patients, including informal and detained patients, ensuring care is delivered in line with CQC standards, Mental Health Act requirements, and company policies.

This role requires strong clinical awareness, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage challenging situations calmly and professionally.

Essential Requirements (Applicants MUST Have):

✔ FREC Level 4 (or higher)

✔ Blue Light driving certification (valid and in date)

✔ Mental Health training compliant with CQC requirements

✔ PMVA / PMBA (or equivalent) certification

✔ Minimum 12 months’ experience in mental health, ambulance, or secure transport settings

✔ Full UK driving licence (Category B – clean or minimal points)

✔ Right to work in the UK

✔ Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to undergo one)

Please note: Applications without the above essential qualifications will not be considered.

Key Responsibilities

• Safe transport of mental health patients in line with legislation and best practice
• Supporting patients with dignity, respect, and compassion
• Risk assessment, observation, and de-escalation of challenging behaviour
• Accurate completion of patient documentation and records
• Liaison with control rooms, NHS staff, and healthcare professionals
• Ensuring vehicles and equipment meet safety and compliance standards
• Adherence to CQC regulations, safeguarding policies, and clinical governance

Desirable (Not Essential):

• Experience transporting detained patients under the Mental Health Act
• Experience within secure, HDU, or specialist mental health transport services
• Knowledge of NHS mental health pathways and procedures
• Additional ambulance or clinical qualifications

What We Offer

✅ Competitive rates of pay

✅ Flexible working options (bank, part-time, full-time)

✅ Ongoing training and professional development

✅ Supportive and experienced management team

✅ Opportunity to grow with an expanding healthcare provider

✅ Professional, respectful working environment

How to Apply

Apply via Indeed with an up-to-date CV clearly outlining:

• Relevant qualifications
• Mental health experience
• Driving and Blue Light certification
• Current training and compliance status

Only candidates who meet the essential criteria will be shortlisted.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Work Location: In person

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Greater London

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

10-03-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English