6132 — Ambulance staff (excluding paramedics)

What this occupation covers

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.

Typical duties

helps patients into and out of ambulance

drives ambulance or accompanies driver to transport patients to hospitals or other treatment centres and homes

ascertains nature of injuries and provides first aid treatment

cleans and disinfects ambulance after use and carries out routine care of ambulance equipment

replenishes medical supplies in ambulance as necessary

checks and maintains vehicles to ensure they are roadworthy

Entry routes and qualifications

Academic qualifications are not normally required. Entry requirements vary between ambulance services. Entrants must normally have possessed a full clean driving licence for one to two years and have health clearance. Entrants undertake a minimum of 2 weeks training in first aid and patient care. Successful trainees are then attached to an ambulance station where they work under the guidance of a trained supervisor for a probationary period before working unsupervised.

Sponsorship information

Medium Skilled. Actual duties, sponsor, applicant, salary and any transitional or shortage-list conditions must be checked.

DBS assessment

Commonly assessed for DBS eligibility. Check actual duties, activities, workplace, frequency and jurisdiction. This code does not determine the level of check.

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