Emergency Care Assistant Apprentice , - Salford/Preston

UK Event Medical Services (UKEMS); Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 20,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent ambulance service in Greater Manchester is seeking an Emergency Care Assistant Apprentice. This full-time role offers a blend of classroom training and practical experience. As part of a dedicated team, you will respond to medical emergencies and support patient transport. The apprenticeship lasts 10 months with comprehensive training and support, ensuring you gain recognized qualifications and skills essential for a rewarding career in healthcare.

Benefits

Comprehensive induction and ongoing training

Uniform and PPE provided

All training paid for, including course fees and salary during training

Qualifications

• Must be able to work shift patterns including unsociable hours.
• Ability to handle sensitive situations assertively and tactfully.
• This role is physically demanding.

Responsibilities

• Drive UKEMS vehicles under various conditions.
• Complete patient report forms as required.
• Perform dynamic risk assessments at incident scenes.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to lift approximately 70 kg

Calm under pressure

Education

Full driving license

Job description

Emergency Care Assistant Apprentice

Are you looking for a career in the Ambulance Service?

Are you eager to use your life skills, caring and compassionate approach in a challenging but extremely rewarding environment?

This could be your opportunity to achieve recognised qualifications by combining classroom training with working alongside our dedicated team of qualified clinical staff.

• Job type - Full Time Hours

• Based - Salford or Preston

• Company pension scheme

• Holidays - 28 days per year (pro rata)

• Hours - 40+ hours per week, typically on a 4 days on, 4 days off shift pattern; other hours and patterns can be accommodated. The business operates 24/7, 365 days a year.

Start date - Beginning of September

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. We offer 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. We also provide a Medical Repatriation Service. We are proud to be one of the most respected providers in our industry, committed to delivering a patient- and client-focused approach.

https://ukeventmedical.uk/

About The Apprenticeship

The apprenticeship lasts 10 months, including 4 weeks of classroom-based study at our Preston base. You will complete assignments and workbooks throughout the program and will be given time to complete your training as required. You will work with our training provider to support your educational journey and help you achieve your potential.

Start date - beginning of September

Shift pattern - Outside of classroom hours, shifts operate on a 4 on, 4 off basis from our sites in Salford or Preston.

The role - Working in partnership with the NHS and other care providers, our caring, compassionate teams of trained Emergency Care Assistants (ECA) and Urgent Care Assistants (UCA) respond to a variety of situations, including medical and trauma emergencies, inter-hospital transfers, and hospital admissions. ECAs work as part of a team with ambulance care assistants and qualified clinicians to provide high-quality, potentially life-saving care and transportation to hospitals.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Drive UKEMS vehicles under emergency, urgent, and normal conditions
• Complete patient report forms, including police, coroner, and solicitor statements if necessary
• Ensure safe transfer of patients, utilizing appropriate equipment and manual handling techniques
• Perform dynamic risk assessments at incident scenes
• Communicate effectively with patients, relatives, colleagues, emergency services, and healthcare professionals
• Check and maintain vehicle and equipment, report faults, and complete records
• Manage medical supplies and clinical waste appropriately
• Maintain communication with the operations center
• Respond as a first responder within the scope of practice when necessary

What’s in it for you?

• Comprehensive induction and ongoing training with opportunities for additional qualifications
• All training paid for, including course fees and salary during training
• Work for a successful, family-oriented company established over 20 years ago, employing approximately 300 staff
• Uniform and PPE provided
• A rewarding role with real job satisfaction

What will you study?

The training includes moving and handling techniques, emergency first aid, and safe driving in emergency and non-emergency situations. You will undertake qualifications including:

1. Level 3 Certificate in Ambulance Patient Care Services (Urgent Care Services)
2. Level 3 Certificate in Emergency Response Ambulance Driving (CERAD)
3. The Care Certificate
4. Level 2 Safeguarding and other mandatory qualifications as per the CSCF

Suitability

• You must be able to work shift patterns, including unsociable hours, as the service operates 24/7, 365 days a year. Sometimes, you may need to work beyond your scheduled hours.
• You should stay calm and work effectively under pressure
• You must handle sensitive situations assertively and tactfully
• This role is physically demanding; you must be able to lift approximately 11 stones (70 kg) with a colleague

Offerings

• A full, clear driving license at the time of application
• Effective communication skills, including listening and written communication