Newly Qualified Paramedic

Job summary

We are looking for Newly Qualified Paramedics who will be ready to join our courses in 2024 from our Education Centres in Bicester, Newbury and Whiteley.

*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

North East - High Wycombe, Wexham

North South- Reading, Bracknell, Newbury

South North - Alton, Andover

South East - North Harbour

South West - Nursling, Hightown

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).

Whilst we will endeavour to place you at your preferred station, location is subject to vacancies being available and the needs of the service at that time.

Main duties of the job

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

About us

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.

About Us

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'.