EMD to Paramedic Programme

Job summary

This advert is to register your interest in this programme only at this stage. Please note the programme will only run if we receive sufficient application numbers.

Change your life to save lives - career pathway to Paramedic

If you've always thought about a career in the NHS but life simply got in the way, or you've recently started thinking about career options, we have the perfect development opportunity for you.

Our programme offers a varied career journey initially working as a 999 Call Handler, before spending some time working at the frontline as an Emergency Care Assistant working on an ambulance, supporting a registered paramedic in caring for our patients. This will then lead to entry to the Paramedic apprenticeship degree programme during which you will earn whilst you learn and obtain your degree and professional registration as a Newly Qualified Paramedic. Progression through each position will be guaranteed, subject to demonstrating capability and competency within each role

Your Background

We are looking for people to join us who are caring, compassionate and good at communicating. Particular skills and requirements we are looking for include:

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work calmly under pressure
• Be prepared to work shifts (24/7 rota providing cover on weekends, nights and bank holidays)
• GCSE Grade A-C in Maths and English, or the equivalent Functional Skills certificate

Main duties of the job

For further information, please view the attached 'additional information' document.

Please note, if shortlisted for this role, you will be invited to an assessment centre week commencing 18th September, location TBC. If you are then successful at the assessment centre, you will be placed onto a training course starting on the 30th October 2023.

This advert will close to applicants at 12 noon on the 18th August.

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

Employer details

Employer name

South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bristol or Exeter EOC

Bristol or Exeter

BS32 4QJ

Employer's website

https://www.swast.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bristol or Exeter EOC

Bristol or Exeter

BS32 4QJ

Employer's website

https://www.swast.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

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