Emergency Care Assistant Apprentice
Are you looking for a career in the Ambulance Service?
Are you eager to use your life skills, caring and compassionate approach in a challenging but extremely rewarding environment?
This could be your opportunity to achieve recognised qualifications by combining classroom training with working alongside our dedicated team of qualified clinical staff.
• Job type: Full Time Hours
• Based: Salford or Preston
• Company pension scheme
• Holidays: 28 days per year (pro rata)
• Hours: 40+ hours per week contract; typical shifts are 4 days on, 4 days off. Other hours and patterns can be accommodated. The business operates 24/7, 365 days per year.
Start date: Start of September
About UKEMS
Operating from 6 UK bases, UK Event Medical Services is recognised as one of the UK’s leading providers of independent ambulance services and healthcare logistics. We offer a full range of services, largely to the NHS, including Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services, High Dependency Patient Transfers (Urgent Care), and Secure Patient Transport. We also provide a Medical Repatriation Service. We are proud to be one of the most respected providers in our industry, committed to delivering a patient and client-focused approach.
https://ukeventmedical.uk/
About The Apprenticeship
Duration: 10 months, including 4 weeks of classroom-based study at our Preston base. You will complete assignments and workbooks throughout the program and will be provided with time to complete your training as required by the apprenticeship. You’ll work with our training provider to support your educational journey and help you achieve your potential.
Start date: Beginning of September
Shifts: Outside of classroom hours, shifts operate on a 4 on, 4 off basis from our sites in North West Salford or Preston.
The role: Working in partnership with the NHS and other care providers, our caring, compassionate, and friendly teams of trained Emergency Care Assistants/Urgent Care Assistants (ECA/UCA) provide high-quality care. You will respond to various situations, including medical/trauma emergencies, inter-hospital transfers, and hospital admissions. You will work as part of a dedicated team including Ambulance Care Assistants, Urgent Care Assistants, and qualified clinicians to provide potentially life-saving care and transportation to hospital.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
* Drive UKEMS vehicles under emergency, urgent, and normal conditions
* Complete all patient report forms, both electronic and paper-based, including police, coroner, and solicitor statements if needed
* Ensure safe transfer of patients using appropriate equipment and manual handling techniques
* Perform dynamic risk assessments at incident scenes
* Communicate effectively with patients, relatives, colleagues, emergency services, and healthcare professionals
* Check and maintain vehicle and equipment, report faults, and complete records
* Manage medical supplies and clinical waste appropriately
* Maintain timely communication with the operations centre
* Respond as a first responder within ECA scope of practice when necessary
What’s in it for you?
* Comprehensive induction and ongoing training, with opportunities for additional qualifications
* All training costs covered, including course fees and salary during training
* Work for a successful company with over 20 years of history and approximately 300 staff, maintaining a supportive, family-like environment
* Uniform and PPE provided
* A rewarding role with real job satisfaction
What will you study?
The training includes moving and handling, emergency first aid, and safe driving techniques in emergency and non-emergency situations. You will undertake qualifications including:
1. Level 3 Certificate in Ambulance Patient Care Services (Urgent Care Services)
2. Level 3 Certificate in Emergency Response Ambulance Driving (CERAD)
3. The Care Certificate
4. Level 2 Safeguarding and other mandatory qualifications as per the CSCF
Suitability:
* You must be able to work shift patterns including unsociable hours, with 24/7, 365-day operation. Sometimes you may need to work beyond your normal hours.
* You should stay calm and work effectively under pressure
* You must handle sensitive situations assertively and tactfully
* This role is physically demanding; you must be able to lift approximately 11 stone/70 kg with a colleague
Requirements:
* Full, clear driving license at application
* Effective communication skills, including listening and written communication
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