- Remove and replace soiled linens or equipment to maintain sanitary conditions.
- Drive ambulances or assist ambulance drivers in transporting sick, injured, or convalescent persons.
- Report facts concerning accidents or emergencies to hospital personnel or law enforcement officials.
- Place patients on stretchers and load stretchers into ambulances, usually
Ambulance care assistant | Average UK Salary & Outlook
Ambulance care assistants take patients to and from hospital for appointments.
Ambulance care assistants typically work around 43 to 45 hours per week.
As a Ambulance care assistant you will typically work evenings / weekends / bank holidays.
This occupation tends to be:
| Average salary |
| 26,524 GBP * |
| per year |
Salary statistics
Average salary for Ambulance care assistant
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26,833 GBP
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25,993 GBP
Average salary for part-time Ambulance care assistant
Average salary for full-time Ambulance care assistant
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10,535 GBP
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26,524 GBP
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25,993 GBP
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26,833 GBP
Salary over time for Ambulance care assistant
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24,291 GBP
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24,335 GBP
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23,778 GBP
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23,371 GBP
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24,142 GBP
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25,283 GBP
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26,524 GBP
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27,905 GBP
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Which qualifications do I need?
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What soft skills do I need?
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Critical Thinking Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
Service Orientation Actively looking for ways to help people
Active Listening Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
Active Learning Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making
Reading Comprehension Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents
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Things to highlight for your Ambulance care assistant interview
Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Concern for Others Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job. Self Control Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations. Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical.
