Job summary
We are looking for Qualified Paramedics who will be able to start with the Trust on our *16th June 2025* course from either our Bicester or Whiteley Education Centre.
We have no alternative course dates.
*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 and are registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
Following the training period, you will be based specifically from the following stations:
North North - Milton Keynes, Stoke Mandeville
North East - High Wycombe
North South- Newbury, Reading, Bracknell
South East - North Harbour, Petersfield
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
We are looking for applicants that are:
- Passionate about high quality patient care.
- Professional in everything you do.
- Compassionate and able to remain calm under pressure.
- Wanting a varied and challenging job.
- Emotionally and physically resilient and a good communicator.
All you need is:
- To be an existing Band 6 Qualified Paramedic with current HCPC registration.If you registered as a Paramedic with HCPC after September 2016, you must have continued to practice operationally and be able to provide evidence that you have completed the 2 year NHS NQP Consolidation of Learning programme.This evidence will be requested during the recruitment process should your application be successful.
- Have a full valid UK manual driving licence (including Category B and Category C1 - over 3500kg with no more than 3 points.The Trust motor insurers would not entertain inclusion of any applicants who had had their driving licence removed following a Dangerous Driving or Drink or Drugs offence for a minimum period of 5 years from when their licence is reinstated. Each case would need to be passed to Trust brokers / insurers in order for the individual circumstances to be taken into account.
About us
Benefits we offer:
- Full training and a range of courses which you can book locally.
- Holiday entitlement of 27 days, rising to 29 days after 5 years' service and 33 days after 10 years' service, plus an additional 8 days bank holiday (pro rata for part time).
- Automatic enrolment into the NHS Pension Scheme.
- Access to continual professional development within SCAS and the wider NHS.
- Occupational Health support and direct access to our Employee Assistance Programme as well as our own Health and Wellbeing Team.
- NHS Discounts in over 200 + stores saving money on holidays, days out, car insurance, restaurants, clothing and much more.
- Ability to join our staff networking groups (as a member, ally or just for interest).
Corporate Induction
It's really important for us to ensure you have the best onboarding experience which allows you to feel a sense of belonging from the start. To help with this, we will book your Corporate Induction as soon as we possibly can (depending on availability).
All new starters need to attend our *Corporate Induction in person, this is held over one and half days from our educational centres based in: Newbury (Berkshire), Bicester (Oxfordshire) or Whiteley (Hampshire). More specific details will be sent to you once your start date has been confirmed.
*Please note - depending on your role additional training may be required following on from your corporate induction.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
In return we can offer
- Induction and Clinical Training for 2 weeks and 2 days.
- Up to five days of driver training delivered by our specialist driver training team if you have a IHCD or FutureQuals driving qualification or 4 weeks if you do not hold Trust approved emergency driving qualification.
- Regular clinical updates
- Access to continuing professional development (CPD)
- Occupational Health support along with an Employee Assistance Programme
The finer details:
- The clinical training programme is not residential so you will need to be able to get to our Education Centre in Whiteley or Bicester on your own and at your own cost. Please note training is Monday - Friday during the day and you will need to commit to the full course.
- If your application demonstrates that you are what we are looking for, then you will be invited to an online interview which will be conducted via Microsoft Teams. A fitness assessment will also be required and will take place from one of our Education Centres in either Bicester, Newbury or Whiteley. Further details will be confirmed to you following shortlisting.
- All successful candidates who are offered a job with us will have to undertake employment checks as part of our recruitment process, including, an enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Baring Service) check, which SCAS will fund, clearance from our Occupational Health department, references, ID and right to work verification.
- Our station availability is specific please check the locations that are currently available on this advert before applying. 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 cant guarantee placing you in your first preference but we will do very our best
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Applicants who move home as a result of taking up employment with SCAS, may be eligible for assistance with relocation costs and we can offer you up to the sum of £8,000. Relocation expenses will be reimbursed in line with the Trust's relocation policy; further information is available upon request.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
In return we can offer
- Induction and Clinical Training for 2 weeks and 2 days.
- Up to five days of driver training delivered by our specialist driver training team if you have a IHCD or FutureQuals driving qualification or 4 weeks if you do not hold Trust approved emergency driving qualification.
- Regular clinical updates
- Access to continuing professional development (CPD)
- Occupational Health support along with an Employee Assistance Programme
The finer details:
- The clinical training programme is not residential so you will need to be able to get to our Education Centre in Whiteley or Bicester on your own and at your own cost. Please note training is Monday - Friday during the day and you will need to commit to the full course.
- If your application demonstrates that you are what we are looking for, then you will be invited to an online interview which will be conducted via Microsoft Teams. A fitness assessment will also be required and will take place from one of our Education Centres in either Bicester, Newbury or Whiteley. Further details will be confirmed to you following shortlisting.
- All successful candidates who are offered a job with us will have to undertake employment checks as part of our recruitment process, including, an enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Baring Service) check, which SCAS will fund, clearance from our Occupational Health department, references, ID and right to work verification.
- Our station availability is specific please check the locations that are currently available on this advert before applying. 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 cant guarantee placing you in your first preference but we will do very our best
-
Applicants who move home as a result of taking up employment with SCAS, may be eligible for assistance with relocation costs and we can offer you up to the sum of £8,000. Relocation expenses will be reimbursed in line with the Trust's relocation policy; further information is available upon request.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registered Paramedic
- UK manual driving licence with manual category C1 entitlement
- If you registered as a Paramedic with HCPC after September 2016, you must have continued to practice operationally and be able to provide evidence that you have completed the 2 year NHS NQP Consolidation of Learning programme
Desirable
- ALS, PHTLS, PHEC or other advanced clinical courses
- Mentorship qualification
- Trust approved emergency driving qualification e.g. IHCD or Future Quals
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registered Paramedic
- UK manual driving licence with manual category C1 entitlement
- If you registered as a Paramedic with HCPC after September 2016, you must have continued to practice operationally and be able to provide evidence that you have completed the 2 year NHS NQP Consolidation of Learning programme
Desirable
- ALS, PHTLS, PHEC or other advanced clinical courses
- Mentorship qualification
- Trust approved emergency driving qualification e.g. IHCD or Future Quals
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
