Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for trainee Specialist Practitioners in urgent and emergency care, to join our successful teams across our trust footprint. The trainee SP-UEC will require Significant (at least 3 years) post qualification operational paramedic experience within an NHS Ambulance Service OR Nurse within a NHS Trust. Also a BSc in a clinically related subject (2:2 or above).
Main duties of the job
Please review the relevant job descriptions essential criteria before applying for any of the positions.
Successful applicants appointed to vacant posts and will need to be prepared to commence their education (if required) early September 2022. Therefore they will need to make their current line manager aware at the point of application.
About us
At South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) we have a culture where everyone is valued for being themselves. Our aim is to work together to promote the most inclusive environment possible, which attracts people from the widest range of backgrounds and experiences to enrich the work that we do together, for the benefit of all of our employees, our patients and the communities we serve. We offer flexible working opportunities, inclusive policies and a range of feedback mechanisms to support individuals and to enable a positive, welcoming environment where our people and their careers can thrive in.
We employ over 5,000 employees mainly clinical, operational and emergency response staff as well as supporting roles. We also employ Doctors and volunteers which include community first responders and fire co-responders.
We take all the steps needed to provide the most compassionate patient care possible whilst also providing an enjoyable and safe place to work. We actively promote a positive set of behaviours as being key to our performance both individually and collectively. Our recruitment, selection and screening processes are designed to uphold these standards and we invite all our candidates to actively share with us through these processes how they will bring these behaviours to life.
To view the Trust's Mission, Vision, Values and Goals clickhere
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about this role please see attached the job description and person specification attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about this role please see attached the job description and person specification attached.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Education
Essential
- BSc in a clinically related subject (2:2 or above)
- HCPC Registered Paramedic or Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) registered Nurse
- Certificate in Emergency Response Ambulance Driving [CERAD], completion of SWASFT Emergency Response Driving Course or any certificate in any appropriate legacy emergency response ambulance driving qualification e.g. IHCD Emergency Response Course. If driving test passed or retaken after 1/1/97 must hold a C1 driving licence
- Safeguarding Level 2 Adults and Children
Desirable
- Post graduate level education Safeguarding Level 3 Adults and Children
- MSc Paramedic in Primary Care (or equivalent)
- First Contact Practitioner
- Clean driving licence
Experience
Essential
- Significant post qualification operational paramedic experience within an NHS Ambulance Service OR Nurse within an NHS Trust
- Must comply with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) orders 1975 and 1986
- Practising Paramedic or Nurse with up to date skills audit record and continuing professional development portfolio
Desirable
- Clinical experience in Primary/ Urgent Care settings
- Experience in Remote Clinical Triage and Clinical Validation
- Experience in health & safety checks, risk assessments, accident reporting and investigating procedures
Person Specification
Qualifications and Education
Essential
- BSc in a clinically related subject (2:2 or above)
- HCPC Registered Paramedic or Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) registered Nurse
- Certificate in Emergency Response Ambulance Driving [CERAD], completion of SWASFT Emergency Response Driving Course or any certificate in any appropriate legacy emergency response ambulance driving qualification e.g. IHCD Emergency Response Course. If driving test passed or retaken after 1/1/97 must hold a C1 driving licence
- Safeguarding Level 2 Adults and Children
Desirable
- Post graduate level education Safeguarding Level 3 Adults and Children
- MSc Paramedic in Primary Care (or equivalent)
- First Contact Practitioner
- Clean driving licence
Experience
Essential
- Significant post qualification operational paramedic experience within an NHS Ambulance Service OR Nurse within an NHS Trust
- Must comply with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) orders 1975 and 1986
- Practising Paramedic or Nurse with up to date skills audit record and continuing professional development portfolio
Desirable
- Clinical experience in Primary/ Urgent Care settings
- Experience in Remote Clinical Triage and Clinical Validation
- Experience in health & safety checks, risk assessments, accident reporting and investigating procedures
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
