Newly Qualified Paramedic
South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust
Newly Qualified Paramedic
£34581
South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust, Reading
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 1 week ago, 4 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: a3e065cdfdea49cbbee6e856790be180
Full Job Description
- This vacancy is for candidates who currently have the Right to Work in the UK (do not require a visa) and have studied for their Paramedic qualification in the UK
We are looking for individuals who have an approved degree in paramedic science/practice or working towards and be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) on completion of this approved degree.
Following the training period, you will be based specifically from the following stations:
North North - Stoke Mandeville, Milton Keynes
North East - High Wycombe, Wexham
North West - Didcot
North South - Reading, Bracknell
South North - Alton, Winchester and Eastleigh (Relief line until new Rota implementation), Whitchurch
South East - North Harbour
South West - Nursling, Lymington
For candidates transferring from other ambulance trusts their existing progress against the NQP consolidation of learning programme will be recognised.
If your confirmed station is at Wexham or Bracknell, you will also receive 5% High Cost Allowance (Fringe).
South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of emergency, urgent care and non-emergency healthcare services, along with commercial logistics services.
The Trust delivers most of these services to the populations of Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Hampshire and Oxfordshire as well as non-emergency patient transport services in Surrey and Sussex.
We serve a population of over 7 million and answer over 500,000 urgent calls a year. We employ 4,551 staff who, together with over 1,100 volunteers, enable us to operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
In SCAS, we know that colleagues who are cared for and valued are enabled to provide the right care, first time, every time. That is why we strive to foster a culture that balances fairness, compassion, learning and accountability; a 'just and learning culture'.
All we need you to have is:
+ A full valid UK driving licence (including Category B and Category C1 with no more than 3 points. (minimum of a Provisional C1 on your licence in order for your application to be shortlisted).
+ A Paramedic Science degree recognised by the HCPC
+ Able to commit to a 7 week (full-time) training programme (paid) and on-going shift work
In return we offer
+ Initial 7 weeks (full-time) training including 4 weeks driver training - blue light conditions
+ A preceptorship programme
+ Regular clinical updates
+ Access to continual professional development
The finer details:
+ The 7 week training programme is paid but is not residential so you will need to be able to get to the venue and back on your own
+ If your application demonstrates that you are what we are looking for, then you will be invited to attend our fitness assessment which take place from one of our Education Centres as well as an online interview before an offer can be made
+ All successful candidates who are offered a job with us will have to undertake clearance from the DBS (Disclosure and Baring Service) and our Occupational Health department
+ You will be asked to complete a location preference form at conditional offer stage. We will take into account your preferences on where you wish to work, and best match this to our available vacancies at the time. We can't guarantee placing you in your first preference but we will do our very best
Working for our organisation
Benefits we offer:
+ Full training and support when you join and ongoing throughout your employment with us.
+ Holiday entitlement is 27 days rising to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years, plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata for part time).
+ Enrolment into the NHS Pension Scheme.
+ Access to continual professional development and opportunities within SCAS and the NHS.
+ Occupational Health support along with an Employee Assistance Programme.
+ NHS Discounts in over 200+ stores including Holidays, Days out, Car insurance, Restaurants and Clothing.
+ Staff networking and support groups., For more details of the role please look at the job description and person specification attached, as well as SCAS Values and other attachments on this advert.
There is a high level of trauma cases in the North East node (Wexham and High Wycombe) due to the busy road networks (with one of the busiest road junctions in Europe) and a lot of country lanes. We could offer you a chance to develop and gain experience in a wide variety of work, along with opportunities to develop clinical decision making, as there are a number of hospital options to consider when managing your patients, including two Major Trauma Centres, as well as several cardiac and stroke centres. The NE node is a welcoming, friendly area. With close links to London, this area could offer you what you are looking for!
We can also help support and fund the C1 practical for you but ask that you have your provisional C1 entitlement on your licence when you apply, and that you have completed your theory and hazard perception tests during the recruitment process.
We actively welcome job applications from candidates who have a disability or who are members of the BAME, LGBTQ+ and Armed Forces community (including: Reservists, Veterans, Spouses and Cadets). Here at SCAS we are proud to have a workforce that reflects the diverse community we serve. Applicants who have a disability or are members of the armed forces community who meet the minimum shortlisting criteria for their post of interest will be invited for an interview and/or assessment (where applicable).
As well as standard NHS benefits like generous holiday entitlement and an excellent pension scheme, we offer lots of extras for our staff. You can find out more information here - scasjobs.co.uk/benefits