Qualified Paramedic - Band 6

Job overview

We are pleased to invite applications from Qualified Paramedics 2027 intake.

Key Requirements:

We need you to have: HCPC registration and completed 2 year consolidation of learning programme in an ambulance Trust if first registered after 01/09/2016 and a valid driving license with C1 & declare penalty points.

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

Candidates who are successful at shortlisting will be invited to take part in a multistage assessment process.

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 is responsible for either working as a solo practitioner or 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 effective clinical leadership, guidance and mentorship to other less experienced or clinically qualified colleagues to support the delivery of 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 download the job description attached for full details of duties and responsibilities for the role.

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.