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Emergency Care Assistant and Urgent Care Assistant, Manchester
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Client:
UK Event Medical Services Limited
Location:
Manchester, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Job Reference:
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Job Views:
29
Posted:
22.06.2025
Expiry Date:
06.08.2025
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Job Description:
Emergency Care Assistant / Urgent Care Assistant
• Company pension scheme
• Holidays: 28 days per year (pro rata)
• Hours: Open shifts available from up to 40+ hours per week; typical shifts are 4 days on, 4 days off, but other hours and patterns can be accommodated. The business operates 24/7, 365 days per year.
Start date: End of June (actual date TBC)
Initially, a zero-hours contract is offered to successful applicants.
Note: This is not a training role. Applicants must hold appropriate and relevant qualifications for this role.
About UKEMS
Operating from 6 UK bases, UK Event Medical Services is recognized as one of the UK’s leading providers of independent ambulance services and healthcare logistics. We offer services largely to the NHS, including Non-Emergency Patient Transport, High Dependency Patient Transfers (Urgent Care), and Secure Patient Transport. We also provide Medical Repatriation Services. We are committed to delivering a patient and client-focused approach.
https://ukeventmedical.uk/
Due to continued growth, we seek to recruit Emergency and Urgent Care Assistants.
The job
Working in partnership with the NHS and other care providers, our teams of trained, highly skilled Emergency Care Assistants/Urgent Care Assistants (ECA/UCA) provide high-quality care for a variety of situations, including medical/trauma emergencies, inter-hospital transfers, and hospital admissions. ECAs work as part of a dedicated team including Ambulance Care Assistants, Urgent Care Assistants, and qualified clinicians to deliver potentially life-saving care and transportation.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
* Drive UKEMS vehicles under various conditions
* Complete patient report forms and other paperwork, including police, coroner, and solicitor statements
* 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
* Conduct vehicle and equipment checks, report faults, and maintain records
* Manage medical supplies and clinical waste properly
* Maintain communication with the operations centre
* Respond as first responder within scope of practice (FREC4) when necessary
What’s in it for you?
* Comprehensive induction, ongoing training, and opportunities for additional qualifications
* All training paid, including course fees and salary during training
* Work for a successful, growing company with a family-oriented culture
* Uniform and PPE provided
* Rewarding role with job satisfaction
About you
Our ECAs typically have experience working for health trusts or independent ambulance services. You should hold the relevant qualifications and have knowledge of current operational procedures, clinical practices, and health & safety legislation. Attributes include reliability, conscientiousness, enthusiasm, self-motivation, and the ability to work under pressure and as part of a team. Interpersonal skills and professionalism are essential.
A full, valid UK driving licence is required; a clean licence is preferred. All licence enforcements must be declared. The role is physically demanding; you must be able to lift approximately 11 stones / 70 kg with a colleague.
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