Graduating Paramedic - Trust Wide

Job description

Job responsibilities

About You

You will have completed (or are due to complete in 2023) a HCPC approved Paramedic programme leading to eligibility for HCPC registration as a Paramedic. You will have achieved either a FdSc/DipHE/BSc Hons or Pre-Registration Masters from a University leading to HCPC Paramedic registration. For confirmation of all HCPC approved programmes, please see the following link: https://www.hcpc-uk.org/education/approved-programmes/. You will be committed to the Paramedic profession and providing outstanding patient care to the people who access EMAS. You will hold/demonstrate personal and professional values that align to the EMAS values of Respect, Integrity, Contribution, Teamwork and Competence. You will commit to making a difference and showing both care and compassion in your work to patients, their significant others and fellow colleagues.

NQP Opportunities

As an NQP at EMAS you will have an opportunity to work with experienced Paramedics, Technicians and Ambulance Support Crew/Emergency Care Assistants. After 9 months you will complete Practice Educator development and after 12 months you will be able to support paramedic students. After 12 months, post qualifying you will also be supported to work as a Paramedic on a solo response basis.

EMAS Support

EMAS want you to be successful as an NQP and enjoy working at the Trust. The Trust has a wide range of support available to staff alongside the NQP programme including, but not limited to, the peer to peer and pastoral care network, TRiM practitioners and Chaplaincy. Additionally, the Trust has an emphasis on health & wellbeing, mental health support and building professional resilience.

EMAS is an inclusive employer and would particularly welcome NQP applications from BAME graduates. Additionally, the Trust is Disability Confident Committed and encourage NQPs with disabilities to apply. EMAS have a wide range of staff groups that NQPs may wish to join, including our BAME group and LGBTQ+ staff group. We always encourage staff to get involved.

EMAS has been assessed as Good by the healthcare regulator (the CQC). Please take time to review our report. We are proud of our achievement (Good) and outstanding status in the caring domain and strive to be outstanding in all areas. NQPs are an important part in this.

Planning Your Application

Please remember that your supporting information enables us to assess you against the NQP job description and person specification. Please use this space to outline your development, achievements and aspirations. Please ensure you clearly list all your qualifications, including your Paramedic qualification. NQP applicants are also encouraged to prepare for interview. Most Universities have designated employability teams who will offer interview preparation and support. The interview is an important opportunity to present your professional self as an NQP.

During the interview process you will be asked a range of questions that will be values based, competency based, and scenario based.

If you are scheduled to complete your course in early/mid 2024, please refrain from applying on this round. We advertise for this role periodically throughout the year therefore we would advise that you submit an application on the next round of adverts later in the year.

NQPs and Driving.

When applying to EMAS as a NQP you must have a C1 provisional licence. By the point of commencement of employment NQPs must hold the full C1 licence. EMAS will support NQPs with other emergency driving development following employment.

Keep Connected

EMAS will be holding some virtual NQP recruitment sessions advertised via EMAS Facebook and Twitter. Look out for the next opportunity. Why not join the EMAS pages/sites on social media platforms to keep up to date with what is happening in the Trust.

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

• Has completed a Paramedic course (FdSc/DipHE/BSc Hons/MSc) at a University
• Has completed/or due to complete in 2021 a course which is HCPC approved (leads to registration)
• Has C1 Provisional upon application point
• Has produced professional supporting information demonstrating evidence against the person specification requirement
• Within supporting information is committed to Trust/profession and 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust

Address

Trust Wide

Various locations

EMAS

NG8 6PY

Employer's website

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