At a Glance
- Tasks: Support patients during transport, ensuring comfort and safety while driving ambulances.
- Company: Join UK Event Medical Services, a leading independent ambulance provider.
- Benefits: Earn £12.21 per hour, enjoy 28 days holiday, and access a company pension scheme.
- Other info: Comprehensive training provided with opportunities for career development and a supportive team environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patients' lives while gaining valuable experience in healthcare.
- Qualifications: No formal qualifications needed; just a full clean driving licence and a caring attitude.
The predicted salary is between 12.21 - 12.21 £ per hour.
A new position for this particular vacancy is available. To be considered for this vacancy you must be able to attend a 1 week Induction Training course. The course will run from c9am-5pm each day and the venue is yet to be confirmed. Your attendance at training will be paid at £12.21 per hour. Please note, once we have enough applicants for the course this post will be closed.
Base: Hull
Pay: £12.21 per hour
Company pension scheme
Holidays: 28 days per year (pro rata)
Hours: Shifts available are 40 hours per week. The Business operates 24/7, 365 days per year. Initially a zero hours contract is offered to successful applicants. Applicants must be available to work some weekends and some public holidays.
Opportunities to develop within the clinical roles
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. 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. We are proud to be one of the most respected and recognised providers in our industry and committed to delivering a patient and client-focused approach to everything we do.
Due to our continued and sustained growth we seek to recruit Ambulance Care Assistants.
The job: 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 travelling from/to hospital or places of care (non-emergency).
No two days are alike for an ACA who undertakes a wide variety of tasks including:
- 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
- Communication with our control centre
- The cleaning and re-stocking of our vehicles
- Accurate completion of reports/documentation
What’s in it for you?
- Comprehensive induction, on-going training and development with the opportunity to acquire recognised Ambulance Care qualifications throughout your career with UKEMS
- The opportunity to work for a successful company established over 20 years ago, currently employing approximately 300 staff. As we continue to grow one of our key aims is to maintain a “family feel” within the business where all employees feel recognised, valued and appreciated
- Invitation to join "WageStream" which provides access to the money you have already earned prior to pay day
- A uniform and PPE
- Company pension scheme
- The feel-good factor! This is a rewarding role creating real job satisfaction!
- 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!
Job requirements:
About you: Our ACA’s come from a wide variety of backgrounds. 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 a 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.
Ambulance Care Assistant (ACA) - Patient Transport Services - Hull employer: Uk Event Medical Services Limited
UK Event Medical Services is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and family-oriented work culture where every Ambulance Care Assistant is valued and appreciated. With comprehensive training, ongoing development opportunities, and a commitment to employee well-being, including access to earned wages through WageStream, UKEMS ensures that its staff can thrive both personally and professionally while making a meaningful impact in patient care. Located in Preston, this role provides the chance to be part of a respected team dedicated to delivering high-quality non-emergency transport services.
Contact Details:
Uk Event Medical Services Limited Recruitment Team
