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Newly Qualified Paramedic

The closing date is 27 June 2025

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Job summary

Are you a dedicated and compassionate clinician looking to make a real difference? We are pleased to be welcoming applications from Newly Qualified Paramedics (NQPs) or prospective registrants currently applying to join the register. Our unique two-year NQP preceptorship programme provides protected time for education and development, access to a range of courses, access to a multi-disciplinary preceptee community of practice, support from a named preceptor, and much more. The Isle of Man Ambulance Service is a unique place to work; you will work in partnership with colleagues across Manx Care and the wider emergency services to provide high quality and timely care to the Islands population. Joining our supportive team within the Isle of Man Ambulance Service, your enthusiasm and commitment will be key when carrying out clinical patient care, responding to 999 calls and urgent community pre-hospital care requirements.

Main duties of the job

If you thrive in fast-paced environments, remain calm under pressure, and have a passion for helping others, we want to hear from you! Apply now and be part of a team that saves lives every day. To succeed in this role, you must have experience working in the out of hospital setting, and you must be a newly registered HCPC Paramedic (within the last 24 months) or be a registered paramedic who has not yet completed a preceptorship. Applications are welcome from prospective registrants currently applying to join the register. You must also hold a full manual driving licence with category C1 entitlement and meet the service medical standards for emergency driving. If youre passionate about delivering compassionate care and developing your career in the ambulance service, we encourage you to apply.

About us

By joining Manx Care on the Isle of Man youll be stepping away from NHS pressures and demands, as the Islands healthcare system is similar but separate to the UK NHS. We provide lots of opportunities for professional learning and CPD, this includes use of our well-resourced education and training centre. At many of our locations youll have access to free on-site car parking. People who relocate here can also get a refund on their National Insurance contributions for the first year of living here. In addition, we offer generous relocation packages for most of our roles! On the Isle of Man you can benefit from great lifestyle opportunities, a safe environment and great schools. Manx residents benefit from lower tax rates compared to most countries in the EU.

Details

Date posted

29 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£36,423 to £45,738 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

MCX-021883

Job locations

Nobles Hospital

Braddan

Isle of Man

IM4 4RJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Assessment Process

Applicants successful at the shortlisting stage will be invited to a two-stage process.

The first stage is an online interview which will be held week commencing 21/07/2025. Applicants successful at the first stage will then be invited to attend an assessment centre in-person on the Isle of Man, date to be confirmed.

A workplace that invests in you

Enjoy higher salaries compared to the UK, along with annual salary increases that extend beyond typical UK NHS pay scales.

Be promoted to Band 6 within 2 years. The Band 5 Annex T posts are development posts where you will undergo a period of preceptorship with the aim of gaining the competencies required to fulfil a Band 6 position. During this period you will be assessed and if you meet the competencies there will be an increase in your salary as you progress up to Band 6.

A generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and 10 Public Holidays.

Subject to meeting eligibility criteria, the IOM Public Service offers two pension arrangements: the Isle of Man Government Unified Scheme 2011 or the Isle of Man Government Defined Contribution (DC) Arrangement.

You may be eligible for a Blue Light Card, unlocking a wide range of exclusive discounts on shopping, food and leisure activities at hundreds of popular high street and online retailers.

Step away from NHS pressures and demands! The Island’s healthcare system is similar but separate to the UK NHS.

Access to the staff canteen at Noble’s Hospital where you can purchase affordable food and drinks in your breaks.

Free on-site car parking.

Our on-site education and training centre, Keyll Darree, comprises a lecture theatre, well stocked medical library, training facilities and a state of the art simulation lab which is operated by trained simulation practitioners.

Ability to apply for an unpaid career break after 3 years’ service.

Access to the Isle of Man Public Service Cycle to Work scheme after your first year of employment.

Access to the Learning, Education and Development training facility, which is exclusively for Public Service employees, to keep on top of your continuous professional development.

Free access to the Isle of Man Government Staff Welfare Service which offers professional counselling, emotional support and sign-posting on a wide range of issues.

Accommodation is available for the first 6 months in your role at a reduced rate for non-Island residents.

A relocation package of up to £7,000 based on receipts is available for this role. Housing Assistance is also available where the Department will pay the difference between your current mortgage/rent bill, and that of your new accommodation on the Isle of Man, up to a maximum of £250 per month. This role also qualifies for a recruitment incentive of £3,000, payable in the 1st, 13th, and 25th months of employment. To find out more about our relocation package click here.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Assessment Process

Applicants successful at the shortlisting stage will be invited to a two-stage process.

The first stage is an online interview which will be held week commencing 21/07/2025. Applicants successful at the first stage will then be invited to attend an assessment centre in-person on the Isle of Man, date to be confirmed.

A workplace that invests in you

Enjoy higher salaries compared to the UK, along with annual salary increases that extend beyond typical UK NHS pay scales.

Be promoted to Band 6 within 2 years. The Band 5 Annex T posts are development posts where you will undergo a period of preceptorship with the aim of gaining the competencies required to fulfil a Band 6 position. During this period you will be assessed and if you meet the competencies there will be an increase in your salary as you progress up to Band 6.

A generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and 10 Public Holidays.

Subject to meeting eligibility criteria, the IOM Public Service offers two pension arrangements: the Isle of Man Government Unified Scheme 2011 or the Isle of Man Government Defined Contribution (DC) Arrangement.

You may be eligible for a Blue Light Card, unlocking a wide range of exclusive discounts on shopping, food and leisure activities at hundreds of popular high street and online retailers.

Step away from NHS pressures and demands! The Island’s healthcare system is similar but separate to the UK NHS.

Access to the staff canteen at Noble’s Hospital where you can purchase affordable food and drinks in your breaks.

Free on-site car parking.

Our on-site education and training centre, Keyll Darree, comprises a lecture theatre, well stocked medical library, training facilities and a state of the art simulation lab which is operated by trained simulation practitioners.

Ability to apply for an unpaid career break after 3 years’ service.

Access to the Isle of Man Public Service Cycle to Work scheme after your first year of employment.

Access to the Learning, Education and Development training facility, which is exclusively for Public Service employees, to keep on top of your continuous professional development.

Free access to the Isle of Man Government Staff Welfare Service which offers professional counselling, emotional support and sign-posting on a wide range of issues.

Accommodation is available for the first 6 months in your role at a reduced rate for non-Island residents.

A relocation package of up to £7,000 based on receipts is available for this role. Housing Assistance is also available where the Department will pay the difference between your current mortgage/rent bill, and that of your new accommodation on the Isle of Man, up to a maximum of £250 per month. This role also qualifies for a recruitment incentive of £3,000, payable in the 1st, 13th, and 25th months of employment. To find out more about our relocation package click here.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Paramedic registered with the Health and
  • Care Professions Council within the last 24
  • months, or Paramedic who has not
  • completed a consolidation of
  • learning/preceptorship period.

Experience

Essential

  • Experience working in the out of hospital
  • setting (e.g as a student paramedic in an
  • ambulance service)
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Paramedic registered with the Health and
  • Care Professions Council within the last 24
  • months, or Paramedic who has not
  • completed a consolidation of
  • learning/preceptorship period.

Experience

Essential

  • Experience working in the out of hospital
  • setting (e.g as a student paramedic in an
  • ambulance service)

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Manx Care

Address

Nobles Hospital

Braddan

Isle of Man

IM4 4RJ


Employer's website

https://www.gov.im/about-the-government/departments/health-and-social-care/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Manx Care

Address

Nobles Hospital

Braddan

Isle of Man

IM4 4RJ


Employer's website

https://www.gov.im/about-the-government/departments/health-and-social-care/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Paramedic

will bellamy

will.bellamy@gov.im

Details

Date posted

29 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£36,423 to £45,738 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

MCX-021883

Job locations

Nobles Hospital

Braddan

Isle of Man

IM4 4RJ


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