Job summary
The Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust (WAST) is looking to recruit HART Paramedics to work within the Hazardous Area Response Team (HART).
HART is a specially recruited team of experienced Paramedics who are trained and equipped to provide the ambulance service response to high risk and complex emergency situations.
WAST HART are currently recruiting for a Full Time Permanent HART Paramedic.
This post is at Agenda for Change Band 6 and will include the associated unsocial hours for the current rota pattern.
Main duties of the job
It is essential that applicants for this post are already HCPC registered Paramedics.
WAST, HART is based in Bridgend South Wales but covers a Pan Wales response. As such successful applicants would be expected to be prepared for prolonged deployments if the situation required.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
#RemarkablePeople
Our workforce is made up of over 4,000 remarkable people who contribute to the delivery of world-class patient care across Wales, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Whether you work in a patient-facing role or within our range of support services, the work that you do enables us to provide high quality care, wherever and whenever we're needed.
The Trust recognises the need for its workforce to represent the diversity of the population it serves across the whole of Wales and seeks to create an environment where diversity is celebrated and inclusivity matters. We are also keen to break down any barriers into the Trust, and would encourage applications from under-represented groups, including those from BME communities and disability groups.
Careers within the Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust are diverse and varied, with opportunities arising right across the service. Whatever your skills and background, you're sure to find a career with us which is fulfilling, challenging, and rewarding.
All applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close a vacancy prior to the closing date if a high number of applications have been received.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Maintaining full HART training and skill sets, the post-holder will work to their respective scope of HART practice.
They will also need to be able to operate at band 6 level Paramedic when required in support of wider Operations, including responding to calls.
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
Job description
Job responsibilities
Maintaining full HART training and skill sets, the post-holder will work to their respective scope of HART practice.
They will also need to be able to operate at band 6 level Paramedic when required in support of wider Operations, including responding to calls.
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
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
- A recognised Higher Education paramedic qualification (Dip HE), or Successfully completed an approved Paramedic Training Programme.
- Registered Paramedic with the Health and Care Professionals Council.
- A recognised Higher Education Paramedic qualification (with recognised equivalent experience).
- IHCD Advanced Driving Programme 11(D2) (BTEC Level 3 in Emergency Ambulance Driving.
Desirable
- BSc (Hons) Paramedic Science
Experience
Essential
- Specialist knowledge and experience across the range of work procedures and practices underpinned by theoretical knowledge or significant practical experience in prioritising needs and informed decision making in the delivery of care.
- Knowledge of current clinical evidence based medicine.
- Knowledge and understanding of Clinical Governance.
Values
Essential
- To show sympathy, empathy, compassion and care in line with the organisations own beliefs and values
Other
Essential
- Required to work during the unsocial hours period.
- To work effectively and safely in any unpredictable environment.
- Able to travel.
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- The ability to communicate highly sensitive, complex and contentious information to a broad spectrum of patients and relatives.
- The ability to work within a team and independently.
- Able to influence, inspire and effectively work with those around them.
- Ability to provide high quality care that is responsive to patient need.
- Competent to use the Clinical computer systems available.
- Ability to work autonomously and independently.
- Self-motivated.
- Flexible approach to working in practice and willingness to develop intuitive new approaches to care.
- Ability to handle conflict and respect others values, religions and opinions
Desirable
- Ability to speak Welsh
- Able to demonstrate competencies in a whole range of presentations.
- Ability to work across professional and organisational boundaries.
- Understanding of computer systems.
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
- A recognised Higher Education paramedic qualification (Dip HE), or Successfully completed an approved Paramedic Training Programme.
- Registered Paramedic with the Health and Care Professionals Council.
- A recognised Higher Education Paramedic qualification (with recognised equivalent experience).
- IHCD Advanced Driving Programme 11(D2) (BTEC Level 3 in Emergency Ambulance Driving.
Desirable
- BSc (Hons) Paramedic Science
Experience
Essential
- Specialist knowledge and experience across the range of work procedures and practices underpinned by theoretical knowledge or significant practical experience in prioritising needs and informed decision making in the delivery of care.
- Knowledge of current clinical evidence based medicine.
- Knowledge and understanding of Clinical Governance.
Values
Essential
- To show sympathy, empathy, compassion and care in line with the organisations own beliefs and values
Other
Essential
- Required to work during the unsocial hours period.
- To work effectively and safely in any unpredictable environment.
- Able to travel.
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- The ability to communicate highly sensitive, complex and contentious information to a broad spectrum of patients and relatives.
- The ability to work within a team and independently.
- Able to influence, inspire and effectively work with those around them.
- Ability to provide high quality care that is responsive to patient need.
- Competent to use the Clinical computer systems available.
- Ability to work autonomously and independently.
- Self-motivated.
- Flexible approach to working in practice and willingness to develop intuitive new approaches to care.
- Ability to handle conflict and respect others values, religions and opinions
Desirable
- Ability to speak Welsh
- Able to demonstrate competencies in a whole range of presentations.
- Ability to work across professional and organisational boundaries.
- Understanding of computer systems.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
