Job summary
Newly Qualified Paramedic (band 5) within the IOW NHS Trust - NQP APPLICANTS NEED TO BE REGISTERED BY THE BEGINNING OF APRIL 2026
Band 5 (NQP) - £31,049 - £37,796
FULL TIME PERMANENT ROLE
Isle of Wight NHS Trust is located on a beautiful Island, four miles from the South Coast of England. It's the perfect place to bring up a family and ideal if you enjoy the outdoors, Festivals, and events. London can be reached within two hours and our closest airport at Southampton flies to destinations across Europe.
We are recruiting into permanentParamedic posts. The position is full-time and will be based at Newport Ambulance Station, Isle of Wight.
The role is as exciting and varied as it is challenging. When you join the Isle of Wight NHS Trust Ambulance Service you'll work with a host of public and voluntary services; Police and Fire & Rescue Service and volunteers from organisations such as British Red Cross, St John Ambulance, RNLI, IoW Search and Rescue & HM Coastguard.
Successful applicants will demonstrate high levels of personal commitment to facilitate the delivery of a patient-focused service.
We need individuals who have the drive and passion to make a difference to people's lives, but also the personal resilience to work in a high-pressured environment.
Successful candidateswill need to be available to start in post from April 2026.
Main duties of the job
Job Purpose
- To deliver high quality, patient centred care.
- To ensure that relationships and own behaviour is managed in line with Trust and service competencies.
Job Statement
- To respond using advanced emergency driving skills and manage emergency calls / incidents as allocated by the Integrated Care Hub, including emergencies, urgent calls, routine transfers, mainland transfers and other operational details commensurate with their role and responsibilities.
- Work either as part of ambulance crew or as a solo responder.
- At all times provide specialist, clinical, social and holistic care to patients in a pre-hospital environment.
- Formulation and delivery of critical care plans and treatment for patients in accordance with agreed guidelines, Trust / Service Policy, Procedures and current legislation, Health & Care Professions Council including Joint Royal Colleges Ambulance Liaison Committee (JRCALC), College of Paramedics (CoP) and National Institute of Clinical Excellence (NICE) as appropriate.
- Demonstrate a continued commitment to professional development.
- Lifting, carrying and moving of patients and / or equipment.
About us
We serve a population of approximately 150,000 residents, making the services we offer variable and personalised with a flexible approach to our service users.
Working for our Trust brings a variety of benefits, including an onsite day nursery, cycle-to-work scheme, discounts at local businesses and gyms, and the opportunity to hire Trusts beach hut in Ryde. We offer flexible working opportunities, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement for you and if it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
The Isle of Wight is a unique and stunning gem located off the South Coast of England, a short ferry journey from Portsmouth and Southampton, with journey times taking from as little as 10 minutes. London can be reached in 90 minutes by rail from Southampton or Portsmouth. The island offers an amazing coastline with beautiful countryside, year-round events, festivals and award-winning attractions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For a full list of roles and responsibilities, please see the attached job description and person specification.
For further details / informal visits contact:
Name: Jon Winnall
Job title: Operational Station Manager
Email address: jonathan.winnall@nhs.net
Telephone number: 01983 822099
Additional contact information
If Jon is not available at the time of your call, please ask for the Duty Operational Station Manager.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For a full list of roles and responsibilities, please see the attached job description and person specification.
For further details / informal visits contact:
Name: Jon Winnall
Job title: Operational Station Manager
Email address: jonathan.winnall@nhs.net
Telephone number: 01983 822099
Additional contact information
If Jon is not available at the time of your call, please ask for the Duty Operational Station Manager.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) in Paramedic Science or equivalent HCPC-approved qualification
- Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) or eligible for registration
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Additional relevant clinical qualifications (ALS, PHTLS, PHEC or further advanced clinical qualifications/courses)
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of current pre-hospital and urgent care clinical guidelines
- Understanding of clinical governance, risk management and patient safety
- Awareness of safeguarding responsibilities and information governance
- Experience gained through clinical placements within an ambulance or urgent care setting
Desirable
- Experience of working within an NHS or equivalent healthcare environment
- Experience of autonomous clinical decision-making
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team
Physical and Practical Requirements
Essential
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the role
- Willingness and ability to work shifts, including nights, weekends and bank holidays
- Full UK driving licence and C1, C1 provisional accepted if accompanied with theory and hazard perception passed.
- Satisfactory DBS clearance
- Right to work in the UK
Desirable
- Blue light driving qualification (CERAD)
Communication & Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to communicate sensitively with patients, relatives and carers
- Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and partner agencies
- Ability to manage challenging or distressed patients appropriately
Desirable
- Experience of delivering patient education or health promotion
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Demonstrates professionalism and integrity
- Ability to remain calm and effective under pressure
- Organised and able to prioritise workload
- Flexible and adaptable approach to service delivery
- Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
Desirable
- Evidence of resilience and emotional intelligence
- Motivation to develop professionally within the role
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) in Paramedic Science or equivalent HCPC-approved qualification
- Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) or eligible for registration
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Additional relevant clinical qualifications (ALS, PHTLS, PHEC or further advanced clinical qualifications/courses)
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of current pre-hospital and urgent care clinical guidelines
- Understanding of clinical governance, risk management and patient safety
- Awareness of safeguarding responsibilities and information governance
- Experience gained through clinical placements within an ambulance or urgent care setting
Desirable
- Experience of working within an NHS or equivalent healthcare environment
- Experience of autonomous clinical decision-making
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team
Physical and Practical Requirements
Essential
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the role
- Willingness and ability to work shifts, including nights, weekends and bank holidays
- Full UK driving licence and C1, C1 provisional accepted if accompanied with theory and hazard perception passed.
- Satisfactory DBS clearance
- Right to work in the UK
Desirable
- Blue light driving qualification (CERAD)
Communication & Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to communicate sensitively with patients, relatives and carers
- Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and partner agencies
- Ability to manage challenging or distressed patients appropriately
Desirable
- Experience of delivering patient education or health promotion
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Demonstrates professionalism and integrity
- Ability to remain calm and effective under pressure
- Organised and able to prioritise workload
- Flexible and adaptable approach to service delivery
- Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
Desirable
- Evidence of resilience and emotional intelligence
- Motivation to develop professionally within the role
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).
