Job summary
Are you a dynamic, proactive, focused, caring individual, looking to work in the fast-paced pre-hospital environment? If so, then South Central Ambulance Service's (SCAS') Associate Ambulance Practitioner (AAP) Apprenticeship may be for you.
Training will commence on 1st January 2024 from our Central Training Location (Newbury) and please note your full C1 entitlement will be required prior to this date.
Please note we have limited spaces available on this course; therefore, available spaces will be allocated based on interview scores so despite you successfully passing all assessment elements won't guarantee you a space on this apprenticeship unfortunately.
If you clearly demonstrate that you meet the essential criteria, then we will invite you to an assessment. This will include a lifting assessment, interview, and a driving assessment in a large, manual, van-sized vehicle and whilst we will provide as many possible assessment dates we will request that these are completed by 2nd September 2023.
Upon commencement of this role, you will be allocated a station. With the following areas available - Milton Keynes, Stoke Mandeville, Wexham, High Wycombe, Kidlington, Didcot, Newbury, Reading and Bracknell.
Please be aware there are stations with limited availability & our current vacancies at these stations are subject to change.
Main duties of the job
AAPs work in a challenging but rewarding role providing urgent, emergency and social care to patients in the pre-hospital environment.
The apprenticeship is 18-months in duration. Following initial induction and driver training at one of our education centres, apprentices will undertake a mixture of continued classroom education and deployment within our Frontline 999 Operational Teams working towards the Level 4 Diploma for Associate Ambulance Practitioners. During these operational deployments, apprentices will work alongside qualified clinicians responding to urgent and emergency calls, developing their AAP skills, knowledge and behaviours whilst consolidating practice through completion of an apprenticeship portfolio. At the end of the 18-month apprenticeship, apprentices will undertake an End Point Assessment.
Driving is an essential skill for this role, so you will need a full C1 or C1 provisional category manual driving licence at the point of application with no more than 3 penalty points.
We are looking for people who can demonstrate our values of Caring, Teamwork, Professionalism, and Innovation in all that they do. So, if you have experience of remaining calm under pressure, can demonstrate your caring and compassionate nature and don't mind working shifts then we would love to hear from you.
Once qualified, AAPs work alongside other frontline members of staff, responding to emergency and urgent calls, often as the lead clinician
About us
Benefits we offer:
- Expert training and support from our dedicated in-house education team.
- 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is an exciting role which is truly patient-focused, delivering high quality clinical care and improving clinical outcomes. The AAP Apprenticeship is ideal for individuals who are driven, hard-working and progressive yet do not have any formal pre-hospital care qualifications.
You are required to have 5 GCSEs grade A*-C (4-9) including English Language, Maths and a Natural Science or equivalents.
We will need to see your qualification certificates at the assessment stage.
Unfortunately, due to the programme design, we are not able to accept applications from individuals with formal pre-hospital qualifications such as ECA, IHCD Technician or FREC 3,4,5 and INTERNAL ECAs should apply through the normal AAP development route.
Please read the person specification & job description carefully and make sure that all the minimum requirements are clearly noted on your application form in the correct place.
Interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams. You will also be required to attend a driving and lifting assessment. These can be conducted in any order.
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Caroline Robertson, Senior Education Manager- Educational Development & Quality Assurance on caroline.robertson@scas.nhs.uk.
We will close the advert as soon as we reach the required number of applications so dont delay apply now!
If you are an internal candidate that is eligible for this apprenticeship that is already employed by SCAS & drive for the service, well be checking your internal licence in line with SCAS driving standards & the Trusts CPP V19 driving policy. Well accept up to and including 4 internal penalty points if you have more than these specified points your application may be withdrawn. All checks will be completed after shortlisting but prior to an assessment or interview invite.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is an exciting role which is truly patient-focused, delivering high quality clinical care and improving clinical outcomes. The AAP Apprenticeship is ideal for individuals who are driven, hard-working and progressive yet do not have any formal pre-hospital care qualifications.
You are required to have 5 GCSEs grade A*-C (4-9) including English Language, Maths and a Natural Science or equivalents.
We will need to see your qualification certificates at the assessment stage.
Unfortunately, due to the programme design, we are not able to accept applications from individuals with formal pre-hospital qualifications such as ECA, IHCD Technician or FREC 3,4,5 and INTERNAL ECAs should apply through the normal AAP development route.
Please read the person specification & job description carefully and make sure that all the minimum requirements are clearly noted on your application form in the correct place.
Interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams. You will also be required to attend a driving and lifting assessment. These can be conducted in any order.
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Caroline Robertson, Senior Education Manager- Educational Development & Quality Assurance on caroline.robertson@scas.nhs.uk.
We will close the advert as soon as we reach the required number of applications so dont delay apply now!
If you are an internal candidate that is eligible for this apprenticeship that is already employed by SCAS & drive for the service, well be checking your internal licence in line with SCAS driving standards & the Trusts CPP V19 driving policy. Well accept up to and including 4 internal penalty points if you have more than these specified points your application may be withdrawn. All checks will be completed after shortlisting but prior to an assessment or interview invite.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 5 GCSEs at grade C (4) or above including Maths, English Language, and a Natural Science or equivalent. (Functional Skills level 2 will be accepted in lieu of GCSE Maths and English Language).
- Full UK Manual Driving Licence and C1 (provisional accepted at the time of application - must have 'full' C1 6-weeks prior to starting in position if successful). (The Trust will consider applications who have up to 3 live penalty points to their licence).
Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of working with people in a service style industry.
- Experience in working in a performance environment
- Proficient in the use of IT and communications systems.
- Highly effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 5 GCSEs at grade C (4) or above including Maths, English Language, and a Natural Science or equivalent. (Functional Skills level 2 will be accepted in lieu of GCSE Maths and English Language).
- Full UK Manual Driving Licence and C1 (provisional accepted at the time of application - must have 'full' C1 6-weeks prior to starting in position if successful). (The Trust will consider applications who have up to 3 live penalty points to their licence).
Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of working with people in a service style industry.
- Experience in working in a performance environment
- Proficient in the use of IT and communications systems.
- Highly effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Please see advert for station availability
Please see advert for station availability
OX26 6HR
Employer's website
https://scasjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
