Paramedic

Job overview

Are you a Qualified Paramedic, Are you ambitious, motivated, calm under pressure and be able to display empathy, care and sensitivity in peoples time of need? If so, we are looking for you!

Please note, vacancies for this role will be based out of Cumbria & Lancashire - Fylde Coast

A Great Place to work:

At NWAS we have an unrivalled clinical development pathway. Meaning you’ll have access to fantastic training and development opportunities, including funding for formal academic qualifications and NHS leadership Training. Members of our team have gone on to become senior managers, clinical leaders, consultant paramedics and even CEO – and you can too. Working on the Fylde Coast, you will apply your clinical skills in a variety of environments, ranging from the busy town to rural villages.

A Great Place to Live:

Happiness – The North West boasts higher standard of living, more to do, cheaper housing and a wealth of history and culture. The Fylde Coast offers a unique blend of coastal scenery and renowned attractions, including Blackpool Pleasure Beach, Blackpool Tower and Blackpool Zoo. The Fylde Coast also benefits from its own microclimate, often bringing beautiful days to enjoy the seaside. With Manchester, Liverpool and the Lake District all around an hour away, Blackpool is ideally placed for exploring both city life and the countryside.

Take a look at this short video with testimonials from our Operational members of staff: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mpq1cT6HZlo

Main duties of the job

Qualified Paramedics B6

Evidence of completion of a two year consolidation of learning programme in a ambulance trust, if appointed on/after 1st September 2016

We will aim to –

• Close the advert on 10.11.2027 (depending on numbers, advert might close earlier).
• Complete professional discussion & OSCE (Date TBC)
• Sector Allocation preferences will be requested after professional discussion. Once Allocated Sector and Station, changes cannot be made.
• You will need to be available to start your Induction from January 2027
• Provide a 6 week full time training course (2 week clinical, 4 week emergency driving) on commencement of the role.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please ensure you read the Job description and Person Specification attached to the advert in full before applying.

If you’re conditionally offered the role, successful applicants will need to provide the following before they start:

• Proof of certificates for the qualifications detailed on the job specification.
• Driving Licence – Full C1 driving licence with no more than 3 endorsement points. In exceptional circumstances a maximum of 6 points may be considered. Any applicants with a drink driving conviction in the last five years (whether spent or not) will not be considered for the role.
• Identity documents including a right to work document (i.e. UK passport, settlement status or biometric residence permit).
• You will also be required to complete a driving assessment as part of your pre-employment checks.

For further details / informal visits contact:

[email protected]

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.