Job overview
Hazardous Area Response Team
Specialist Paramedic
Band 7 (+ unsocial payment)
Manchester HART
Hazardous Area Response Teams (HART) is the generic term applied to staff recruited specifically to operate within the inner cordon or in hazardous environments. An exciting opportunity has arisen for the right individual to undertake a clinical leadership role within a team of 6 HART Paramedics.
The successful candidate must have current relevant HART qualifications.
The successful applicant will promote and ensure a high level of clinical competence within their HART team. This will involve undertaking clinical observation shifts with team members, undertaking clinical audits, leading on the clinical aspect of training and maintaining the clinical lead amongst their team at incidents.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be a HCPC Registered Paramedic with demonstrable experience in both operational and supervisory/managerial environments. In addition to this the candidate will be required to possess a comprehensive knowledge of CBRN/HAZMAT, Urban Search and Rescue (USaR), Response to Water Incidents and Tactical Medicine along with response to Major Incidents. To be eligible to apply the candidate must be an existing member of HART.
The successful candidate will also display excellent clinical competency, leadership, motivational and organisational skills. They will perform defined enhanced clinical skills for use within hazardous environments.
The selection process will involve the completion of an application form, assessments including a clinical micro-teach and Professional Discussions.
The successful candidates will undergo role specific training prior to starting the role.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
More information about the role can be gained by contacting Special Operations Clinical Lead, Tim Byrom via email [email protected]
Visa sponsorship is not possible for this role for either candidates or existing employees. This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for Skilled Worker/ Health and Care Worker visas as set out at gov.uk. Graduate visa holders should have no expectation of long-term employment through sponsorship. Additionally, your visa conditions and validity period must allow you to work in the role question and for a suitable period to allow training and execution without requiring sponsorship.
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This advert is for HART Specialist Paramedic with North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust in Bolton, North West, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Paramedic role. The advertised salary is £49,387 - £56,515 PA. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 22 Jun 2026.
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