Location
Exeter, Devon, United Kingdom
Type
Full Time
Salary (£)
29,970 – 36,483 per year
About South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust
They’re more than an ambulance service. They’re a supportive team that truly believes looking after people starts with looking after their own. Spread across one fifth of England, they cover stunning coasts, countryside, and historic cities. Whether you’re drawn to the culture of Exeter or the calm of coastal life, their locations offer something for everyone. They’re passionate about career growth, putting development front and centre so staff can move into specialist or leadership roles from within.
Job details
Benefits
- Visa sponsorship available – Skilled Worker sponsorship considered for eligible applicants
- Clinical career framework – Progress your skills with real support and internal pathways
- Modern equipment & training – Get the tools and training you need to do your best work
- Low conveyance rate – Deliver care in the community, closer to patients’ homes
- Relocation support – Help settling into life and work in the South West
- Work in breathtaking locations – From Exeter to the coast, enjoy your surroundings every shift
Requirements
- HCPC registered paramedic – Must hold current valid registration
- UK driving licence (Category B) – Held for at least 1 year with C1 entitlement
- Maximum 6 penalty points – For select offences only
- Blue light training – Clearly state current status in your application
- Clear criminal record – Due to legal exemptions, all convictions (even spent ones) must be declared
Salary Details
Starting from £29,970, rising to £36,483 based on experience and progression within role
About the Role
This impactful work puts you at the heart of some of the UK’s most unique communities. With patients often far from hospitals, paramedics here play an extended clinical role, empowered to treat more people in their homes. It’s why they invest in your training, support, and development right from the start. They’ve built a service that listens, evolves, and puts people first—staff and patients alike. And with Immediate start jobs UK open now, this is the moment to step forward.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide high-level emergency and non-emergency care
- Deliver treatment in home or community settings
- Collaborate with hospitals, GPs, and care teams
- Respond to emergencies with clinical confidence
- Maintain detailed, accurate patient records
- Contribute to continuous improvement through feedback
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This position is legally exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All applicants must declare previous convictions, including spent ones. A standard/enhanced DBS check will be required.
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.
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.
Equal Opportunity Statement
They’re committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone is treated fairly. All applications are considered based on merit, regardless of background.
Employer Details
- Company Name: South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust
- Address: Exeter, Devon, UK
- Contact: Recruitment Team via NHS Jobs portal
Reference Number
NQParamedic2025EXE
How To Apply
Think you’re a good fit? Apply Now and join a team that backs your growth, values your well-being, and makes a real impact every day.
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