Newly Qualified Paramedic

Job summary

We are looking for Newly Qualified Paramedics who will be able to start with the Trust on our *16th June 2025* course from either our Bicester or Whiteley Education Centre.

We have no alternative course dates.

*This vacancy is for candidates who currently have the Right to Work in the UK (do not require a visa) and have studied for their Paramedic qualification in the UK*

We are looking for individuals who have an approved degree in paramedic science/practice or working towards and be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) on completion of this approved degree.

Following the training period, you will be based specifically from the following stations:

North North - Milton Keynes, Stoke Mandeville

North East - High Wycombe

North South- Newbury, Reading, Bracknell

South East - North Harbour, Petersfield

For candidates transferring from other ambulance trusts their existing progress against the NQP consolidation of learning programme will be recognised.

If your confirmed station is at Wexham or Bracknell, you will also receive 5% High Cost Allowance (Fringe).

Whilst we will endeavour to place you at your preferred station, location is subject to vacancies being available and the needs of the service at that time.

Main duties of the job

All we need you to have is:

• A full valid UK driving licence (including Category B and Category C1 with no more than 3 points. (minimum of a Provisional C1 on your licence in order for your application to be shortlisted).
• A Paramedic Science degree recognised by the HCPC
• Able to commit to a 7 week (full-time) training programme (paid) and on-going shift work

In return we offer

• Initial 7 weeks (full-time) training including 4 weeks driver training - blue light conditions
• A preceptorship programme
• Regular clinical updates
• Access to continual professional development

The finer details:

• The 7 week training programme is paid but is not residential so you will need to be able to get to the venue and back on your own
• If your application demonstrates that you are what we are looking for, then you will be invited to attend our fitness assessment which take place from one of our Education Centres as well as an online interview before an offer can be made
• All successful candidates who are offered a job with us will have to undertake clearance from the DBS (Disclosure and Baring Service) and our Occupational Health department
• You will be asked to complete a location preference form at conditional offer stage. We will take into account your preferences on where you wish to work, and best match this to our available vacancies at the time. We can't guarantee placing you in your first preference but we will do our very best

About us

Benefits we offer:

• Full training and a range of courses which you can book locally.
• Holiday entitlement of 27 days, rising to 29 days after 5 years' service and 33 days after 10 years' service, plus an additional 8 days bank holiday (pro rata for part time).
• Automatic enrolment into the NHS Pension Scheme.
• Access to continual professional development within SCAS and the wider NHS.
• Occupational Health support and direct access to our Employee Assistance Programme as well as our own Health and Wellbeing Team.
• NHS Discounts in over 200 + stores saving money on holidays, days out, car insurance, restaurants, clothing and much more.
• Ability to join our staff networking groups (as a member, ally or just for interest).

Corporate Induction

It's really important for us to ensure you have the best onboarding experience which allows you to feel a sense of belonging from the start. To help with this, we will book your Corporate Induction as soon as we possibly can (depending on availability).

All new starters need to attend our *Corporate Induction in person, this is held over one and half days from our educational centres based in: Newbury (Berkshire), Bicester (Oxfordshire) or Whiteley (Hampshire). More specific details will be sent to you once your start date has been confirmed.

*Please note - depending on your role additional training may be required following on from your corporate induction.