Job summary
Our vision - Outstanding care, exceptional people, every hour of every day #WeAreEEAST.
East of England Ambulance Service Trust (EEAST) are welcoming applications from experienced qualified Paramedics on a full time or part time contract.
You will be joining a workforce recognised for delivering outstanding care to our patients, where teamwork and quality is embedded into our day-to-day practice. We support an open, honest and respectful culture and actively seek out opportunities to improve every element of our service we provide to our patients and our staff.
Main duties of the job
At EEAST we expect our clinical workforce to deliver the very best care to our patients with the support of a dedicated team of clinical staff, volunteers, call handlers, dispatchers and support staff. In addition, paramedics will routinely work with other allied health professionals in partnership organisations in both hospital and community-based services to ensure timely referrals and discharge.
A shift on an ambulance is like no other workplace. You will operate in a wide range of environments, across both urban and rural areas managing everything from birth to end of life, chronic conditions to critical illness or injury.
Tablets are issued to all permanent clinical staff, these allow access to electronic patient care records, up to date clinical guidelines, incident management and alternative care pathway applications.
Upon successful completion of your application and pre employment checks you will be invited to attend a two week induction at one of our Education Training Centres followed by a supportive local induction at your allocated locality.
Please note: During the training course it is your responsibility to attend in full, on each day. Accommodation and travel expenses will not be provided so you will need to consider the costs and travel expense of attending. Where possible candidates will be allocated to the training centre nearest to their operational base.
About us
EEAST employs over 5,000 staff with a further 1,000+ volunteers who between them cover 7,500 square miles and care for a population of more than 6 million.
We manage a fleet of over 1,000 vehicles including double staffed ambulances, rapid response cars, operational commander response vehicles, patient transport and support service vehicles.
The East of England works alongside 17 Acute Trusts with Accident & Emergency services and a Major Trauma Centre in Cambridge. Access is available to neighbouring MTCs such as those in London.
Our core values
- Care - We value warmth, empathy and compassion in all our relationships
- Teamwork - Together as one, we work with pride and commitment to achieve our vision
- Quality - We strive to consistently achieve high standards through continuous improvement
- Respect - We value individuals, including our patients, our staff and our partners in every interaction
- Honesty - We value a culture that has trust, integrity and transparency at the centre of everything we do.
Our 4 goals are:
- Be an exceptional place to work, volunteer and learn
- Provide outstanding quality of care and performance
- Be excellent collaborators and innovators as system partners
- Be an environmentally and financially sustainable organisation
Job description
Job responsibilities
To apply you will be a HCPC registered Paramedic, if applicable you will have also fully completed a Newly Qualified Paramedic consolidation programme, evidence of this will be required. You will also be expected to provide a portfolio detailing your experience of working within the emergency ambulance service or primary healthcare setting.
Applicants are expected to have an existing full C1 licence. Emergency Response Driving Qualification certificate is desirable.
Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification within the supporting documents for this position.
Good luck with your application and thank you for considering EEAST as your future employer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To apply you will be a HCPC registered Paramedic, if applicable you will have also fully completed a Newly Qualified Paramedic consolidation programme, evidence of this will be required. You will also be expected to provide a portfolio detailing your experience of working within the emergency ambulance service or primary healthcare setting.
Applicants are expected to have an existing full C1 licence. Emergency Response Driving Qualification certificate is desirable.
Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification within the supporting documents for this position.
Good luck with your application and thank you for considering EEAST as your future employer.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Paramedic registered with the Health & Care Professions Council (or superseding body)
- Qualified IHCD Emergency Driving (D2) or superseding award.
- Full UK driving licence with Full C1 category with 2 years driving experience (maximum of 3 penalty points for minor driving offences) (Maximum of 6 penalty points for SP30 offences)
- C1 category driving licence
Desirable
- PHTLS
- Advanced Life Support
- Diploma/degree in Paramedic Science
- College of Paramedics member
Attitudes, Aptitudes, Personal qualities
Essential
- Committed to ensuring patients receive a high standard of patient care
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Paramedic registered with the Health & Care Professions Council (or superseding body)
- Qualified IHCD Emergency Driving (D2) or superseding award.
- Full UK driving licence with Full C1 category with 2 years driving experience (maximum of 3 penalty points for minor driving offences) (Maximum of 6 penalty points for SP30 offences)
- C1 category driving licence
Desirable
- PHTLS
- Advanced Life Support
- Diploma/degree in Paramedic Science
- College of Paramedics member
Attitudes, Aptitudes, Personal qualities
Essential
- Committed to ensuring patients receive a high standard of patient care
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).
