Location: Trust Wide, RH10 9TF
Salary: £37,338 to £44,962 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Reference number: 278-Para-1024-LR
Closing date: 27 October 2024
About South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SECAmb)
SECAmb is on a mission to become a world-class provider of emergency and urgent healthcare services. They’re expanding their workforce and actively seeking experienced paramedics to join their dedicated team. If you’re passionate about making a real difference in frontline patient care, SECAmb could be the perfect fit for you.
The Role: Ambulance Paramedic
As an Ambulance Paramedic with SECAmb, you’ll be at the heart of emergency healthcare delivery. You’ll need to be empathetic, committed, and ready to provide compassionate care in high-pressure situations. SECAmb is looking for individuals who can think on their feet, work well in a team, and have a genuine desire to help others in their time of need.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide high-quality pre-hospital care to patients in emergency situations
- Assess patients quickly and accurately, making critical decisions about their care
- Administer appropriate treatments and medications
- Work collaboratively with other emergency services and healthcare professionals
- Maintain detailed patient records and handover information
- Operate emergency vehicles safely and efficiently
- Participate in ongoing training and professional development
Requirements:
- HCPC registration as a Paramedic
- BTECH Level 4, DipHE, FdSc or BSc in Paramedic Science or Practice
- Excellent knowledge of pre-hospital care
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work under pressure and make quick, accurate decisions
- Full EU driving licence with no more than three points
- C1 licence (preferred, but support available if not held)
What SECAmb Offers:
- Competitive salary range: £37,338 to £44,962 per annum
- NHS Pension scheme
- Minimum 27 days’ holiday, increasing after 5 years
- Personal and professional development opportunities
- Salary sacrifice schemes for cars and bicycles
- Occupational health and counselling services
- Award-winning wellbeing hub and Back-up Buddy App
- NHS discounts
Career Progression
SECAmb is committed to supporting their paramedics’ career growth. They offer various progression pathways, including:
- Operational Team Leader
- Critical Care Paramedic
- Paramedic Practitioner in field operations
- 111 Clinical Advisor
- EOC Clinical Supervisor
- Hazardous Area Response Team (HART)
- Special Operations Response Team (SORT)
Application Process:
- Submit an application via Trac
- Attend an assessment centre
- Complete a fitness test
- Uniform fitting
- Discussion with an operational lead for placement
Successful candidates will receive a conditional offer within a week, followed by compliance checks.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
SECAmb welcomes applications from job seekers requiring current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK. These applications will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information, please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants applying for UK entry clearance must present a criminal record certificate from each country where they’ve resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. This requirement also applies to adult dependants (over 18 years old). For guidance, please refer to Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.
Equal Opportunity Statement
SECAmb is committed to promoting equal opportunities and diversity in the workplace. They value and respect all individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you’re an experienced paramedic looking for a rewarding career with excellent progression opportunities, SECAmb wants to hear from you. Apply now and join a team dedicated to providing world-class emergency healthcare services.
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