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Ambulance Care Assistant

Wembley Base
3-6 Pellatt Road
East Lane Business Park
Wembley, Greater London
HA9 7RQ

05:00 - 13:00, 10:30-20:30 or 15:00-01:00

Working Mon-Sat with a rotating rest day and every Sunday off

Monday 3rd August 2026

Monday 14th September 2026

At Community Ambulance Service (CAS) we are always on the lookout for talented individuals passionate about high quality patient care to join our growing team.

The main focus of a Ambulance Care Assistant is to deliver non-emergency transport to those in need, for example transporting patients to and from their hospital appointment, whilst providing high quality patient care.

If you are looking for a rewarding role that makes a difference within your community then apply today!

Community Ambulance Service is part of the Ambulnz UK Group. We have over 19 operational bases across England and Wales, and over 800 employees who are providing essential support to the NHS and hospital Trusts. Across our sites we provide patient transport services, secure mental health patient transport, urgent and emergency care.

We are proud to be an established private ambulance provider with a deeply rooted history.

Previous experience in a similar role is essential ; however, comprehensive training will be provided, including a recognised FREC3 – QA Level 3 certificate in First Response Emergency Care (RQF) qualification. We are seeking caring and compassionate individuals who are committed to treating patients with dignity and respect, and who will take pride in maintaining the ambulance to a high standard of cleanliness and presentation.

The role involves working as either a single or double crew, and therefore it is a requirement for you to hold a full UK manual driving licence with a minimum of 1 year driving experience and no more than 6 points on your licence. You will be using appropriate manual handling techniques to lift and manoeuvre patients, and therefore need to have a good level of physical fitness.

• Trained to a nationally recognised Qualsafe Level 3 First Response Emergency Care (FREC3) qualification
• A rewarding career at a reputable company
• £14.80 per hour with overtime enhancements
• Access to a "Blue light" card and "Bright exchange" perks and discounts
• Uniform provided
• Flu vaccination (offered in winter to those who want it)
• Comprehensive Training and Induction Programme including a recognised First Aid at Work Certificate
• A pension scheme
• Local gym membership discount
• Enhanced DBS Check, paid for by the Company
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Access to "Wisdom" a physical and mental health wellbeing tracker
• Ability to join our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion group promoting equality and celebrating diversity in our workplace
• Employee Assistance Programme providing 24/7 confidential advice and guidance on matters such as: o Formal counselling o Medical information o Family issues and relationship advice o Stress and anxiety o Financial wellbeing o Legal information

Community Ambulance Service is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing our policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately. If successful, this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check. Please note it is a criminal offence to apply for a role in a regulated activity if you are barred from doing so.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required_._

Community Ambulance Service in Wembley is seeking an Ambulance Care Assistant to deliver non-emergency transport and provide high-quality patient care in a ambulance service setting. You may work as part of a single or double crew, ensuring patient safety and comfort while transporting to appointments.

The role requires a UK driving licence with up to 6 points, good physical fitness, and FREC3 certification (or willingness to complete).

Alliance Ambulance Services is seeking skilled, compassionate individuals to join our team as Ambulance Care Assistants (ACAs). This role involves delivering safe, high-quality patient transport services, supporting individuals with diverse health needs.

We welcome applications from experienced ACAs, holders of First Response Emergency Care (FREC3/FREC4) qualifications, and student paramedics eager to gain practical experience in a professional healthcare environment.

• Provide safe, timely, and professional transport of patients to and from healthcare facilities, homes, or other locations.
• Support patients with a variety of needs, including mobility assistance, reassurance, and monitoring of basic health indicators.
• Collaborate closely with paramedics, healthcare professionals, and NHS staff to ensure continuity of care.
• Prepare, maintain, and clean vehicles in line with protocols, ensuring equipment is operational and fully stocked.
• Maintain accurate documentation for patient journeys and handovers.
• Uphold infection prevention and control measures to ensure patient and staff safety.
• Deliver care and support in line with our values.

• Full UK driving licence.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to engage with a diverse range of patients and colleagues.
• Ability to manage situations calmly and professionally, particularly under pressure.
• Empathy, patience, and a dedication to delivering high‑quality care.

• FREC3 or FREC4 qualification.
• Previous experience in non‑emergency patient transport or an equivalent NHS role.
• Current experience as a student paramedic or current/prior healthcare assistant within an NHS environment (students must be able to provide a current academic transcript).
• Basic understanding of safeguarding, manual handling, and infection control practices.

If you are passionate about delivering exceptional patient care and meet the requirements for this role, we would love to hear from you.

This is a rolling recruitment opportunity, so applications will be accepted continuously.

Are you ready to put pets first? Join our team as our new Veterinary Ambulance Manager.

At PetMedics , we make pets a priority every day!

Role Details:

Location: To be based from our Hospital - Unit A1, Priestley Road, Wardley Business Park, Worsley, Manchester, M28 2LY

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 38.5 hours per week

Shift Pattern: Variety of days and nights, 6am-6pm and 6pm-6am.

Discover Our Practice:

Get a glimpse of what makes us special: PetMedics Veterinary Surgeons, Worsley - CVS Vets 24/7 | CVS Vets

About CVS Vets:

Joining a CVS Vets-owned practice is more than just starting a job—it's the beginning of a rewarding career with one of the UK's leading veterinary groups. Our mission is simple yet meaningful: to provide the best possible care for animals, and this dedication guides everything we do.

With a network of over 500 practices and more than 8,000 devoted professionals, you'll become part of a supportive community focused on one goal: putting pets first.

If you're looking for a role where your skills truly matter and your future is bright with possibilities, CVS Vets is the perfect place for you.

About the Role:

The Ambulance Manager plays an essential role in the seamless operation of our patient transportation, ensuring that sick, injured, or distressed animals are transported safely, timely, and compassionately. This managerial position requires a blend of operational leadership, logistical coordination, staff management, and a profound commitment to animal welfare advocacy.

People Management

• Line Management: Oversee the ambulance team, managing check-ins, handling holiday requests, performance management, shift planning, overtime submissions, and arranging cover for absences
• Team Coordination: Organize and coordinate drivers daily to ensure efficient coverage and service delivery
• Relationship Building
• Communication: Maintain open lines of communication with team members through suitable channels

Client Liaison

• Record Management
• Financial Oversight: Handle pricing and invoicing

Clinical Oversight

• Patient Care: Ensure the highest standards of care for all transported animals.
• Service Auditing: Audit services provided, focusing on paperwork completion, animal care, husbandry, and transportation.
• Vehicle and Equipment Maintenance: Organize vehicle maintenance and monitor safety checks, van hygiene, and cleanliness. Arrange maintenance of handling equipment and kennelling facilities.
• Housing Management

Commercial Management

• Financial Awareness
• Procedural Knowledge: Obtain working knowledge of all company procedures and attend necessary training sessions.
• Risk Management: Review risk assessments and manage risk.
• Emergency Preparedness: Conduct weekly and monthly emergency equipment tests, including building and emergency light tests
• Change Management: Respond positively to changes and ensure a clear understanding of the reasons behind decisions.
• Service Promotion: Advance and promote services, identifying gaps in current offerings.
• Resource Management: Ensure the responsible use of resources and control expenses.

Key Skills Required

• Animal Handling Experience: Experience working with animals, ideally in a veterinary or dog handling setting
• Team Player: Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to work collaboratively
• Communication Skills: Excellent communication abilities
• Technical Proficiency: Knowledge of Word, Excel, and ProVet
• Organizational Skills: Strong attention to detail in organizational and administrative tasks
• Problem-Solving: Ability to use tact and discretion in difficult situations
• Industry Knowledge and Understanding
• Driving Skills: Full driving license with an ability to drive a manual vehicle and support a team
• Stress Management: Ability to work effectively under pressure

Our Offer to You:

We understand that benefits matter. Here are just a few of the perks you'll enjoy:

• Salary will be up to £29,000, dependent on experience and skills
• Five weeks' annual leave (pro rata) per annum, plus bank holidays
• Staff discount scheme on Veterinary bills and care
• Staff discount on Animed Direct, our online dispensary, where you can benefit from discounts on pet medicines, products and food
• Employee Assistance Programme for confidential wellbeing support
• And lots more, as part of our commitment to help you feel recognised, supported and appreciated!

For a full list of what we offer, click here: CVS Vets | What We Offer

CVS Vets is dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone can be their true selves, celebrating diversity and empowering each team member to perform at their best.

We're committed to building a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve.

Ready to join us? Click the 'Apply Now' button below.

Please note: We can only accept or progress applications from candidates with the Right to Work in the UK, as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for clinical support roles due to Home Office criteria.

Are you ready to put pets first? Join our team as our new Veterinary Ambulance Manager .

Location: To be based from our Hospital - Unit A1, Priestley Road, Wardley Business Park, Worsley, Manchester, M28 2LY

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 38.5 hours per week

Shift Pattern: Variety of days and nights, 6am-6pm and 6pm-6am.

Get a glimpse of what makes us special: PetMedics Veterinary Surgeons, Worsley - CVS Vets 24/7 | CVS Vets

Joining a CVS Vets-owned practice is more than just starting a job—it’s the beginning of a rewarding career with one of the UK's leading veterinary groups. Our mission is simple yet meaningful: to provide the best possible care for animals, and this dedication guides everything we do.

With a network of over 500 practices and more than 8,000 devoted professionals, you'll become part of a supportive community focused on one goal: putting pets first.

The Ambulance Manager plays an essential role in the seamless operation of our patient transportation, ensuring that sick, injured, or distressed animals are transported safely, timely, and compassionately. This managerial position requires a blend of operational leadership, logistical coordination, staff management, and a profound commitment to animal welfare advocacy.

• Line Management: Oversee the ambulance team, managing check‑ins, handling holiday requests, performance management, shift planning, overtime submissions, and arranging cover for absences
• Team Coordination: Organise and coordinate drivers daily to ensure efficient coverage and service delivery
• Relationship Building
• Communication: Maintain open lines of communication with team members through suitable channels

• Record Management
• Financial Oversight: Handle pricing and invoicing

• Patient Care: Ensure the highest standards of care for all transported animals.
• Service Auditing: Audit services provided, focusing on paperwork completion, animal care, husbandry, and transportation.
• Vehicle and Equipment Maintenance: Organise vehicle maintenance and monitor safety checks, van hygiene, and cleanliness. Arrange maintenance of handling equipment and kennelling facilities.
• Housing Management

• Financial Awareness
• Procedural Knowledge: Obtain working knowledge of all company procedures and attend necessary training sessions.
• Risk Management: Review risk assessments and manage risk.
• Emergency Preparedness: Conduct weekly and monthly emergency equipment tests, including building and emergency light tests.
• Change Management: Respond positively to changes and ensure a clear understanding of the reasons behind decisions.
• Service Promotion: Advance and promote services, identifying gaps in current offerings.
• Resource Management: Ensure the responsible use of resources and control expenses.

• Animal Handling Experience: Experience working with animals, ideally in a veterinary or dog handling setting
• Team Player: Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to work collaboratively
• Communication Skills: Excellent communication abilities
• Technical Proficiency: Knowledge of Word, Excel, and ProVet
• Organisational Skills: Strong attention to detail in organisational and administrative tasks
• Problem‑Solving: Ability to use tact and discretion in difficult situations
• Industry Knowledge and Understanding
• Driving Skills: Full driving licence with an ability to drive a manual vehicle and support a team
• Stress Management: Ability to work effectively under pressure

• Salary will be up to £29,000, dependent on experience and skills
• Five weeks annual leave (pro rata) per annum, plus bank holidays
• Staff discount scheme on veterinary bills and care
• Staff discount on Animed Direct, our online dispensary, where you can benefit from discounts on pet medicines, products and food
• Employee Assistance Programme for confidential well‑being support
• And lots more, as part of our commitment to help you feel recognised, supported and appreciated!

For a full list of what we offer, click here: CVS Vets | What We Offer

Please note: We can only accept or progress applications from candidates with the Right to Work in the UK, as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for clinical support roles due to Home Office criteria.

South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Dispatch Support Assistant based in Otterbourne, Hampshire. You will help assign ambulance resources and communicate with crews to ensure timely patient care.

This fast-paced role requires calm, precise multitasking, strong IT skills and good communication. On-site work at the Emergency Operations Centre is essential, with full training provided.

Community Ambulance Service is seeking an Ambulance Care Assistant to deliver non-emergency patient transport and provide high quality care during journeys. You may transport patients to and from hospital appointments and must maintain a high standard of cleanliness and presentation.

Training is provided, including FREC3 QA Level 3, with rotations on single or double crew. A full UK manual driving licence with at least one year of driving experience and a clean record is required.

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Veterinary Ambulance Driver to join our team here at PetMedics.

Location: To be based at our Worsley site

Contract: Annualised

Hours: 11 hours per week

Shift Pattern: This will involve one 11-hour shift per week and will include Monday – Sunday

Discover Our Practice:

Get a glimpse of what makes us special: PetMedics Veterinary Surgeons, Worsley | CVS Vets

About CVS Vets:

Joining a CVS Vets-owned practice is more than just starting a job—it's the beginning of a rewarding career with one of the UK's leading veterinary groups.

Our mission is simple yet meaningful: to provide the best possible care for animals, and this dedication guides everything we do.

With a network of over 500 practices and more than 8,000 devoted professionals, you'll become part of a supportive community focused on one goal: putting pets first.

If you're looking for a role where your skills truly matter and your future is bright with possibilities, CVS Vets is the perfect place for you.

Our success is derived from the passion our people have for animals and for making pets a priority, it's what is at the heart of our work, every day.

This position will include:

• Animal handling and transportation (in particular dealing with animals with difficult demeanours) – experience with handling large dogs required
• Animal husbandry and exercising
• Infection control
• Basic administration tasks with animal records
• General housekeeping
• This is a sensitive role with full confidentiality expected

We are looking for someone who has:

• A full and clean driving licence
• Experience handling animals, including the transporting of animals in and out of vehicles
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Ability to record and document clear, accurate information

Our Offer to You:

We understand that benefits matter. Here are just a few of the perks you'll enjoy:

• Salary will be paid at £13.22 per hour
• Staff discount scheme on Veterinary bills and care
• Staff discount on Animed Direct, our online dispensary, where you can benefit from discounts on pet medicines, products and food
• Employee Assistance Programme for confidential wellbeing support
• And lots more, as part of our commitment to help you feel recognised, supported and appreciated!

For a full list of what we offer

CVS Vets is dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone can be their true selves, celebrating diversity and empowering each team member to perform at their best.

We're committed to building a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve.

Please note: We can only accept or progress applications from candidates with the Right to Work in the UK, as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for clinical support roles due to Home Office criteria.

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Veterinary Ambulance Driver to join our team here at PetMedics .

Location: Our Worsley site

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 25 hours per week

Shift Pattern: Rota will be varied and will include some nights.

• Animal handling and transportation, particularly dealing with animals with difficult demeanors (experience with handling large dogs required)
• Animal husbandry and exercising
• Infection control
• Basic administration tasks with animal records
• General housekeeping
• Confidentiality of sensitive duties

• A full and clean driving licence
• Experience handling animals, including transporting animals in and out of vehicles
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Ability to record and document clear, accurate information

• Salary aligned with the National Minimum Wage
• Five weeks annual leave (pro rata) per annum, plus bank holidays
• Staff discount scheme on Veterinary bills and care
• Staff discount on Animed Direct, our online dispensary, for pet medicines, products and food
• Employee Assistance Programme for confidential wellbeing support
• Additional benefits to help you feel recognised, supported and appreciated

We only accept candidates who have the Right to Work in the UK; we do not offer visa sponsorship for clinical support roles due to Home Office criteria.