Marcus Gunn, 58, of Church End, in Swerford, was found guilty of sexual assault and assault by penetration following a four-day hearing at Oxford Crown Court on Friday (June 14).
In December 2022, whilst acting in his role as an emergency care assistant, Gunn sexually assaulted a patient in the back of an ambulance whilst escorting her to Horton General Hospital.
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Gunn has denied the offences, saying he was carrying out medical exams as the patient had complained of shortness of breath and abdomen pain.
A jury heard she had to pretend to pass out to get the assault to stop.
Investigating officer Detective Sergeant Victoria Griffiths, based at Banbury Police Station, said: “I would like to thank the victim in this case for coming forward and commend her bravery during this investigation.
“She was subjected to a horrendous assault whilst vulnerable and in a position where she should have been able to rely on care and compassion.
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“She was entitled to trust Mr Gunn in his role as an emergency care assistant.
“Mr Gunn abused his position to commit these abhorrent crimes.
“I hope that his conviction demonstrates that reports of this nature are taken seriously and will be thoroughly investigated.”
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