Critical Care Transfer Service (CCTS) - Full C1 Only
At a glance
- Band
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 09/09/2026
- Closes
- 20/09/2026
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Role summary
This role involves safely transporting critically ill patients between intensive care and other treatment centers. The operative will drive specialist vehicles, including under emergency conditions, and support the clinical team with patient care, monitoring, and reassurance. Responsibilities include ensuring vehicle safety, adhering to policies, and collaborating with NHS colleagues to facilitate efficient patient transfers. The post holder will also provide medical assistance in line with training and manage patient wellbeing throughout the journey.
Essential criteria
- Level 2 Functional skills in Maths and English or GCSE equivalent (A-C,
- 4-9)
- Appropriate level of relevant general education
- Commitment to successfully undertake and complete the Ambulance
- First Responder on Scene qualification and Level 3 Certificate in Emergency Response Ambulance Driving
- Demonstrable interpersonal communication and social skills (including
- non-verbal)
- Adaptability and flexibility when dealing with others
- Demonstrable ability to handle stressful/sensitive situations with tact, diplomacy and assertiveness
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of Health and Safety issues
- Knowledge and Skills
- Ability to undertake manual handling, including lifting and maneuvering of patients and heavy equipment as required.
- Full current driving licence, valid in the UK, with a maximum of 3 penalty points, these will then be assessed based on the conviction codes to decide if acceptable.
- Driving experience in London or other large cities
- Experience of driving large vehicles of C1 category or above
- Personal Abilities
- Understanding of the nature of the work involved and the London Ambulance Service NHS Trust (LAS)
- Must be able to undertake rotating shifts covering 24 hours a day, including shift changes at short notice in line with the current arrangements.
- Understand the need for service policies and procedures
- Qualifications, Accreditations, Education
- Level 2 Functional skills in Maths and English or GCSE equivalent (A-C,
- 4-9)
- Appropriate level of relevant general education
- Commitment to successfully undertake and complete the Ambulance
- First Responder on Scene qualification and Level 3 Certificate in Emergency Response Ambulance Driving
- Demonstrable interpersonal communication and social skills (including
- non-verbal)
- Adaptability and flexibility when dealing with others
- Demonstrable ability to handle stressful/sensitive situations with tact, diplomacy and assertiveness
- Knowledge of Health and Safety issues
- Knowledge and Skills
- Ability to undertake manual handling, including lifting and maneuvering of patients and heavy equipment as required.
- Full current driving licence, valid in the UK, with a maximum of 3 penalty points, these will then be assessed based on the conviction codes to decide if acceptable.
- Driving experience in London or other large cities
- Experience of driving large vehicles of C1 category or above
- Personal Abilities
- Understanding of the nature of the work involved and the London Ambulance Service NHS Trust (LAS)
- Must be able to undertake rotating shifts covering 24 hours a day, including shift changes at short notice in line with the current arrangements.
- Understand the need for service policies and procedures
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 3 at £24,625 – £25,674 a year, across England.
This advert: £30,630 – £32,346 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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London Ambulance Service NHS Trust
Critical Care Transfer Service (CCTS) - Full C1 Only
The closing date is 20 September 2026
Job summary
The Critical Care Transfer Service Operative is responsible for safely transporting critically ill patients between intensive care and other treatment centers. The role involves driving specialist vehicles, including under emergency conditions using blue lights and sirens, while supporting the clinical team with patient care, monitoring and reassurance.
The post holder works alongside trained clinical and transfer team staff, follows relevant London Ambulance Service policies and UK Ambulance Services Clinical Practice Guidelines, and ensures patients are transferred safely, efficiently and with dignity. They are also responsible for vehicle safety and readiness, working collaboratively with NHS colleagues and escalating any unusual or complex situations appropriately.
The role is primarily about driving and safely transferring critical care patients, while also supporting the clinical team and providing appropriate patient care throughout the journey.
Main duties of the job
You will convey and transfer critical care patients to and from Intensive Critical Care provision in a safe, effective and efficient manner.
You will be responsible for the provision of transport for the Critical Care Transfer Services, (CCTS), undertak
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