Trainee EMT - Powys

Job summary

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.

Due to internal moves and career progression opportunities within the Trust, we are now looking to recruit new Trainee Emergency Medical Technicians. As this is no ordinary role, we will be looking for extraordinary people to join one ofour 19 weektraining programmes

The Application Process

We are particularly interested in receivingapplications from internal candidates that wish to work within Powys Health Board area.

In order to progress your application, please include why you are keen to develop as a Trainee Emergency Medical Technician, together with details about your experience, skills and essential qualifications for the role.

C1 Category on your driving licence is essential and the license must have no more than 3 penalty points and no previous convictions for driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol in order to progress to the driving assessment.

Please note that if you are short listed for the role, you will be invited to attend a driving assessment and formal interview.

Training Course Starting - 27/03/2023

Base Stations to include

North Powys

Llanfyllin

Llanidloes

Machynlleth

Newtown

Welshpool

South Powys

Crickhowell

Knighton

Llandrindod Wells

Main duties of the job

The post holder is a professional who works in the specialised area of pre-hospital emergency care and is employed to respond to and deal with cases arising from 999 calls received from members of the public and doctor's emergencies, urgent calls, inter-hospital transfers and other allocated details.

The post-holder is required to comply fully with Trust operational arrangements and clinical guidelines and procedures, to respond promptly to instructions from Clinical Contact Centre (CCC) and senior staff, and to help provide an appropriate level of care and treatment to patients which is caring and within the post-holder's level of training and competency. In addition, the post-holder is required to drive safely and be responsible for the proper use of a Trust ambulance or other vehicle, and will normally work with a Trust fully qualified Emergency Medical Technician or fully qualified Paramedic, but may work alone at times as the need arises.

When working with a colleague who is less clinically qualified or less experienced, the post holder will be expected to provide appropriate guidance and instruction as necessary. Duties must be carried out in accordance with all relevant Trust operational and clinical policies, guidelines and procedures, with particular reference to those relating to clinical governance and clinical performance, and the Trust's Code of Conduct and Standards of Professional Behaviour.

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.