Newly Qualified Paramedic (New Graduates only)

Job summary

Main duties of the job

On commencement with the Trust you will be placed onto an induction programme which includes a full 3 week clinical introduction into West Midlands Ambulance Service University NHS Foundation Trust and the 4 week Level 3 Certificate in Emergency Response Ambulance Driving qualification. Please note the induction is on a pass or fail basis.

Following your induction programme a structured operational support agreement is in place to provide additional assistance and develop confidence.

Applications for part-time working will also be accepted for this post, however you must be able to commit to the full-time induction programme.

If this position involves a regulated activity it will require an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check. The disclosure will, where appropriate to the role, include information against the Independent Safeguarding Authority barred lists for working with children, adults or both.

Where a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check is required for the post, all applicants are required to cover the cost of the check. The cost of £55.76 for an enhanced check is payable to our online provider at the time that the DBS application is submitted. Upon receipt of your DBS you will then be required to sign up to the DBS online update service.

Job responsibilities

West Midlands Ambulance Service is committed to creating an inclusive, supportive, and accessible workplace for everyone where our colleagues feel empowered to succeed

Each person plays a vital part to ensuring our organisation meets the differing needs of our communities ultimately enabling us to save lives. We acknowledge that a workforce that reflects the communities that it serves provide better patient care and we are therefore looking for self-motivated, enthusiastic people from all backgrounds that care about making a difference to our patients

We are committed to diversity and inclusivity at all levels. We are proud to have maintained Disability Confident Leader status and as part of our commitments to this we guarantee to invite all applicants who meet the essential criteria for a role to attend assessment or interview. If you have a disability or learning difficulty, and prefer to disclose it, please feel free to do so in your application. You can also contact the Recruitment Team via email at recruitment@wmas.nhs.uk if you wish to have a confidential discussion. We use this information, with your permission, to ensure you are fully supported during the recruitment process

We do endeavour to respond to all candidates on an individual basis. Therefore we do ask for your co-operation and patience whilst the short listing process takes place. After the closing date please ensure you check your emails regularly as contact is usually made via this method