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Essential
3 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Location
Do you accept that you are applying for vacancies in the locations referred to in the advert?
- Education/Qualifications
HCPC registered Newly Qualified Paramedic
- Education/Qualifications
Possess a full current driving licence, valid in the UK and essential for it to cover C1 category at the time of application
Desirable
Not listed in the available specification.
Job overview
We are pleased to invite applications from Newly Qualified Paramedics 2027 intake.
Key Requirements:
HCPC registration at application.
A valid UK driving license with Full C1 entitlement at application (penalty points must be declared upon application).
Availability: Annual leave cannot be accommodated during the initial training.
Initially we have a limited number of vacancies spread across the service footprint, therefore, in some cases, travel is likely. Those not allocated in the first wave will be kept in a pool for up to 6 months.
Current vacancies are
Limited Northumberland
Stockton x 2
Coulby Newham x 2
Please note: assessments will take place over a period of several months due to the expected volume of applications with the first stage commencing 26th October
This vacancy may close early if it recieves a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your applicaiton in good time to avoid dissapointment.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will work as part of an ambulance crew for the assessment, care, treatment and transportation of emergency, urgent and routine calls; providing advanced clinical interventions, including drug therapies at scene and may administer medication within PGD guidelines. Undertake emergency blue light driving and working in a variety of locations including; ambulance/rapid response vehicle, patients homes, primary care settings and accident and emergency care departments.
In addition the post-holder will work with colleagues to provide the highest quality of care out of hospital by competent practitioners.
Support the development of an integrated approach to patient care working with other primary and secondary care providers to maximise the number of patients treated locally and left at home.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please ensure you take a look at the job description attached for full details of duties and responsibilities.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for Newly Qualified Paramedic with North East Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Paramedic role. The advertised salary is £32,073 - £39,043 p.a Plus unsocial hours in line with section 2. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 20 Oct 2026.
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