Ambulance Staff (Excluding Paramedics)
Ambulance staff transport sick, injured and convalescent persons and give first aid treatment in emergencies and check ambulance vehicles are roadworthy, cleaned and have all the necessary equipment.
More about this Career
Average Salary
£23305
New workers start around £5414. Normal pay is £23305 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £40199.
Jobs
1159
Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons, and do not distinguish between full and part-time jobs.
Daily Tasks
- Checks and maintains vehicles to ensure they are roadworthy.
- Replenishes medical supplies in ambulance as necessary.
- Cleans and disinfects ambulance after use and carries out routine care of ambulance equipment.
- Ascertains nature of injuries and provides first aid treatment.
- Drives ambulance or accompanies driver to transport patients to hospitals or other treatment centres and homes.
- Helps patients into and out of ambulance.
Skills Employers are looking for
Soft Skills
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Active Listening
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Critical Thinking
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Reading Comprehension
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Learning Strategies
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Active Learning
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Speaking
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Monitoring
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Writing
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Mathematics
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Science