Ambulance Care Assistant
To be considered for this vacancy you must be able to attend a 1 week Induction Training course. Your attendance at training will be paid at £12.21 per hour.
21 per hour
Company pension scheme
Holidays- 28 days per year (pro rata)
Hours - Shifts available are 40 hours per week. Initially a zero hours contract is offered to successful applicants. Applicants must be available to work some weekends and some public holidays
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. Offering 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, additionally we provide a Medical Repatriation Service. Due to our continued and sustained growth we seek to recruit Ambulance Care Assistants
We take pride in the services provided by our caring, compassionate and friendly teams of trained, highly skilled Ambulance Care Assistants (ACA's) who play a key role in the planned, safe and comfortable transportation of patients traveling from/ to hospital or places of care (non-emergency)
Drive ambulances/ specialist vehicles
Provide reassurance, comfort and support to patients
Undertake patient and vehicle risk assessments
Utilise mechanical and manual handling skills to ensure the safe movement of patients, operation of tail lifts and wheelchair clamping systems
Comprehensive induction, on-going training and development with the opportunity to acquire recognised Ambulance Care qualifications throughout your career with UKEMS
Company pension scheme
A " Blue Light Card " providing a range of official discounts from large national retailers to local businesses in a wide range of categories including holidays, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones, food and beverages and much more!
Whilst many offer a background in care others have previously worked in retail, entertainment customer service or hospitality. Previous work experience may differ however, each ACA offers empathy and kindness, a positive, flexible and adaptable attitude, a strong work ethic together with the ability to work as part of team. Your clear and confident verbal communication together with effective listening skills contribute to instilling confidence in patients using our services.
No formal qualifications are necessary as training is provided
A full clean driving licence is required