Trainee Emergency Medical Technician (TEMT) - BCU and North Powys

Job overview

An exciting time at Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust as we continue our journey of "Being our Best", and our mission to provide world-class patient care.

Do you want to make a real difference in people’s lives? We’re looking for committed individuals to join our frontline emergency medical team and help deliver vital services where they matter most. If you live in or can easily commute to work within the Barmouth, Dolgellau, Machynlleth, or Tywyn areas, we’d love to hear from you. We are passionate about promoting employment opportunities for our local communities and those who share our vision and want to be part of our team in rural Wales, please do get in touch.

As a Trainee EMT, you’ll receive comprehensive training to equip you with the skills and confidence to respond to 999 calls, provide urgent care, and support patients in critical moments. This is a unique opportunity to join the Welsh Ambulance Service and serve the communities you know and love.

The Application Process

This advert is part of a long-term recruitment campaign. We are only engaging with candidates who are interested in working in Barmouth, Dolgellau, Machynlleth and Tywyn. If you’re looking to serve your local community and start your EMT journey in mid-2026, we want to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

The post holder is a professional who works in the specialised area of pre-hospital emergency care and is employed to respond to and deal with cases arising from 999 calls received from members of the public and doctor’s emergencies, urgent calls, inter-hospital transfers and other allocated details.

The post-holder is required to comply fully with Trust operational arrangements and clinical guidelines and procedures, to respond promptly to instructions from Clinical Contact Centre (CCC) and senior staff, and to help provide an appropriate level of care and treatment to patients which is caring and within the post-holder’s level of training and competency. In addition, the post-holder is required to drive safely and be responsible for the proper use of a Trust ambulance or other vehicle, and will normally work with a Trust fully qualified Emergency Medical Technician or fully qualified Paramedic, but may work alone at times as the need arises.

When working with a colleague who is less clinically qualified or less experienced, the post holder will be expected to provide appropriate guidance and instruction as necessary. Duties must be carried out in accordance with all relevant Trust operational and clinical policies, guidelines and procedures, with particular reference to those relating to clinical governance and clinical performance, and the Trust’s Code of Conduct and Standards of Professional Behaviour.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

*Please note qualifications need to cover a level 2 Diploma including Essential/Key/Core Skills at Level 2 in Application of Number and Communication or 5 GCSEs at grade C or above including Mathematics/Numeracy, English/Welsh and combined Sciences or any single science.

You will be able to find a full Job Description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

C1 Category on your driving licence is essential and the license must have no more than 3 penalty points and no previous convictions for driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol in order to progress to the driving assessment.