Qualified Paramedic - Powys

Job summary

Fully Qualified Paramedics

It has been an exciting time at Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust as we continue our journey of "Being our Best", and our mission to provide world-class patient care.

We are now looking to appoint fully qualified paramedics. Therefore we would love to hear from you if you are:

• A fully qualified paramedic (external candidate) OR
• a fully qualified paramedic currently working for us as a bank paramedic and you have maintained your Band 6 competencies and training requirements

The Application Process

In order to progress your application, please include why you are keen to join us together with details in relation to:

• External candidates: your experience and skills for the role
• WAST bank paramedics: your experience and skills for the role and how you have maintained your Band 6 competencies and training requirements to date
• Evidence of your Emergency driving qualification in a C1 class vehicle.

Please note that applicants can have a maximum of 3 penalty points and no previous convictions for driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol in order to progress to the driving assessment.

Vacancies are available within Powys.

Main duties of the job

To act as an Autonomous Specialist Practitioner in unpredictable and hazardous environments within the pre-hospital and primary care setting. Treating patients that access the 999, primary and secondary care systems, who present with a wide and varied range of conditions from serious emergency life threats, to the chronic conditions that will need a more holistic treatment option and in line with current and future policies. Also engaging with the extensive social aspect of patient care by accessing a variety of pathways, to offer a more appropriate treatment option in line with Prudent Health Care.

To provide a patient focused delivery of care, treatment and safe transport for emergency and non-emergency patients in a clinically safe and professional environment, utilising enhanced skills and regulated best practice when required to do so, adhering at all times to the policies and standards inherent within the Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust (WAST). Will also act as a mentor to developing pre-hospital care professionals.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

#RemarkablePeople

Our workforce is made up of over 4,000 remarkable people who contribute to the delivery of world-class patient care across Wales, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Whether you work in a patient-facing role or within our range of support services, the work that you do enables us to provide high quality care, wherever and whenever we're needed.

The Trust recognises the need for its workforce to represent the diversity of the population it serves across the whole of Wales and seeks to create an environment where diversity is celebrated and inclusivity matters. We are also keen to break down any barriers into the Trust, and would encourage applications from under-represented groups, including those from BME communities and disability groups.

Careers within the Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust are diverse and varied, with opportunities arising right across the service. Whatever your skills and background, you're sure to find a career with us which is fulfilling, challenging, and rewarding.

All applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English

Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close a vacancy prior to the closing date if a high number of applications have been received.