Ambulance Care Assistant — CPD, Training & Frontline Care

Care England; Inverness; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Spark Medical in Inverness is hiring an Ambulance Care Assistant on a permanent, on-site basis. You will provide non-emergency patient transport, support emergency responses, and ensure high-quality patient care in hospital and private settings.

The role requires a minimum of 6 months in health & social care, a full UK driving licence (6 points max), physical fitness, and strong communication. CPD is encouraged and ongoing professional development is supported.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months in health & social care (care home/hospital/emergency setting).
• Full UK manual driving licence with up to 6 penalty points.
• Flexible with hours; able to work shifts.
• Physically fit for ambulance duties.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to complete paperwork to clinical standard.

Responsibilities

• Provide non-emergency patient transport between hospital and private settings.
• Safely transfer patients to and from ambulances using equipment and manual handling.
• Complete and submit all patient, vehicle and equipment documentation.
• Deliver treatment within assessed skill level and current best practice.
• Maintain infection prevention and control standards and clean vehicles/equipment.
• Perform vehicle and equipment checks at start of shifts and report defects.
• Engage in CPD activities and keep a development portfolio.
• Work effectively in a team and use initiative as needed.

Skills

Health & social care experience

UK driving licence

Communication skills

Teamwork

Paperwork/documentation

Physical fitness

Adaptability

CPD mindset

Education

FREC 3 qualification

Tools

UK driving licence

Job description

Spark Medical in Inverness is hiring an Ambulance Care Assistant on a permanent, on-site basis. You will provide non-emergency patient transport, support emergency responses, and ensure high-quality patient care in hospital and private settings.

The role requires a minimum of 6 months in health & social care, a full UK driving licence (6 points max), physical fitness, and strong communication. CPD is encouraged and ongoing professional development is supported.