Job summary
An excellent opportunity has arisen for trainee Specialist Practitioners in Urgent and Emergency Care (tSPUEC), to join our successful teams across our trust footprint. The trainee SPUEC will require Significant post qualification operational paramedic experience within an NHS Ambulance Service OR Nurse within an NHS Trust. Also a BSc in a clinically related subject is required (2:2 or above).
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) in early September 2024. Therefore, they will need to make their current line manager aware at the point of application.
Main duties of the job
As part of this role you would be expected to carry out all duties as set out in the Paramedic job description as part of an operational crew, on a rapid response vehicle or in other appropriate areas/vehicles. You will be operating under supervision or with remote senior clinical support as a tSPUEC developing an extended scope of practice.
In this role you will need to undertake duties in the Local Clinical Cells/Clinical Hubs, in a clinical advisory capacity including remote triage and prioritisation of emergency and urgent calls. There will also be the requirement to demonstrate high levels of expertise in pre-hospital care and a range of acute and chronic conditions.
There are also managerial aspects to the role which include assisting in the development of an integrated approach to the delivery of emergency care involving all relevant stakeholders including health and social care organisations, particularly within the primary care field.
Full details of the role are contained within the job description.
About us
Working for us is an experience like no other. We provide emergency and urgent care, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, operating across the largest ambulance region in England of 10,000 square miles and responding to an average of 2,650 incidents every day.
We remain committed to ensuring that we provide the best possible care for all our patients, which is reflected in our new five-year strategy which has continually improving patient care at its very core.
At the heart of our beautiful and diverse region we employ over 6000 people and are supported by over 575 volunteers.
If you embody our values of one team, compassionate and innovative and are looking to make a real difference to peoples' lives, then we would love to hear from you.
In return we will equip you with the skills, resources and development you need to thrive in your role.
You will have opportunities to progress to roles at a higher pay grade and enjoy continuous professional development.
Benefits
- Competitive NHS salary
- A standard working week of 37.5 hours
- Holiday entitlements of 27 days per year, plus general and public holidays, rising to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- Pay enhancements for out of hours, shift and overtime working
- Generous Pension Scheme
- Career and salary progression
- Car leasing scheme
- Free parking across Trust sites
- Cycle-to-work and other salary sacrifice schemes
- Staff networks
- Access to a wide range of discounts from various organisations across the UK
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).
Employer details
Employer name
South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Head Quarters - Various - Whole Trust
Sowton Industrial Estate
Exeter
EX2 7HY
Employer's website
https://www.swast.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
