Emergency Care Assistant and Urgent Care Assistant

UK Event Medical Services Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

UK Event Medical Services Limited seeks Emergency Care Assistants and Urgent Care Assistants in Manchester. In this role, you will provide high-quality care in various medical situations, including transfers and emergencies, while working within a supportive team environment. The position offers ongoing training, competitive pay, and opportunities for growth in a family-oriented company committed to healthcare excellence.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

28 days holiday per year (pro rata)

Comprehensive induction and ongoing training

Uniform and PPE provided

Salary during training

Qualifications

• Experience with health trusts or independent ambulance services.
• Full, valid UK driving licence; clean licence preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive UKEMS vehicles and ensure safe patient transfers.
• Perform dynamic risk assessments and communicate with healthcare professionals.
• Manage medical supplies and maintain vehicle equipment.

Skills

Reliability

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work under pressure

Self-motivation

Education

FREC4 certification or equivalent

Job description

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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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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.