Ambulance Care Assistant: Frontline Patient Transport & CPD

Care England; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Spark Medical in Heath, Cardiff is seeking an Ambulance Care Assistant to join our private ambulance service. You will be exposed to patient-facing environments, handling both frontline and event medical services, delivering high-quality, compassionate care at all times.

The role requires a full UK driving licence with up to 6 penalty points, and a minimum 6 months health and social care experience. CPD updates and ongoing training are provided.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months health & social care experience (care home/hospital/front line).
• Full UK manual driving licence with up to 6 penalty points.
• Flexible with regards to hours and able to work in emergency ambulance environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to complete paperwork to clinical standard and maintain confidentiality.
• Desirable: FREC 3 qualification.

Responsibilities

• Provide non-emergency patient transport between hospital and private settings.
• Safely transfer patients using equipment and manual handling skills.
• Accurately complete documentation for patients, vehicles and equipment.
• Provide treatment up to your assessed ability per current best practice.
• Take information from carers at the scene and report to healthcare professionals.
• Maintain infection prevention and control standards in all areas.
• Carry out vehicle and equipment checks at shift start and during shifts.

Skills

Health & social care exp

Full UK driving licence

Interpersonal skills

Emergency ambulance environment

Teamwork & initiative

CPD awareness

Education

FREC 3 (desirable)

Job description

Spark Medical in Heath, Cardiff is seeking an Ambulance Care Assistant to join our private ambulance service. You will be exposed to patient-facing environments, handling both frontline and event medical services, delivering high-quality, compassionate care at all times.

The role requires a full UK driving licence with up to 6 penalty points, and a minimum 6 months health and social care experience. CPD updates and ongoing training are provided.