SECamb

Newly Qualified Paramedic (NQP)

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Job summary

SECAmb are currently expanding our workforce and actively encouraging applications from Newly Qualified Paramedics for our 2025 intake.

SECAmb are currently expanding our workforce and actively encouraging applications from 3rd year students from across the United Kingdom to secure an NQP position working for South East Coast Ambulance Service.

*Please note if you are a current Partnership University Student working with us on an ECSW contract, you will still need to apply for this vacancy to ensure you are offered an NQP Position*

*Partnership University Students not already employed by the Trust will undertake a full assessment*

*Locations will be offered based on business need, taking into account up to two of your preferred locations *

Main duties of the job

Assessment centre = 30th November 2024

SECAmb are pleased to sign up to the peoples promise and we know that most candidates will want to work full-time and cover a rotating shift pattern, however we recognise that this doesn't work for all and have flexible part time contracts available with a minimum of 23 hours whilst employed as an NQP.

Our Newly Qualified Paramedic intake programme for undergrads able to register with the HCPC in 2025 will be offered mutually agreed start dates to match their earliest registration date. Regular Transition to Paramedic courses run throughout the year with our main season starting in July and running through to December / January.

About us

  • Option to join NHS pension scheme
  • A minimum 27 days' holiday each year, increasing after 5 years' service.
  • Personal and professional development and training opportunities.
  • Salary Sacrifice schemes for cars or push bikes.
  • Access to occupational health and counselling services.
  • Award winning wellbeing hub
  • Back up buddy App
  • Access to NHS discounts, offering NHS employees a range of money-saving deals.

Details

Date posted

03 October 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

278-NQP-1024-LR

Job locations

Trust Wide

Trust Wide

RH10 9BG


Job description

Job responsibilities

We know that many colleagues aspire to progress and we are proud of our progression programmes and will actively support, you once you have the relevant experience, to progress be that to become an Operational Team Leader, Critical Care Paramedic or Paramedic Practitioner in field operations. Work in one of our emergency operation control centres as a 111 Clinical Advisor or an EOC Clinical Supervisor. We also support other pathways within the Trust such as training to become part of our Hazardous Area Response Team (HART) or Special Operations Response Team (SORT). We are delighted to advise that we accept applications from our Newly Qualified Paramedics onto our SORT team once your probation period is completed.

The recruitment process for this year will include the following elements:

Submission of an online application

Guaranteed interview as long as on a recognised Paramedic programme.

Interview at our assessment centre based on Values and competency in a multi-mini interview format.

A fitness test assessment

ALS

Uniform fitting.

A discussion with an operational lead to match you to the best area of SECAmb to commence employment (subject to vacancies).

Following success passing the assessment centre a conditional offer then be made within a week and we will commence compliance, which covers ID Checks, DBS checks, Occupational health, Upon clearing compliance and obtaining your C1 licence your offer of employment location will be finalised. Assistance with relocation costs and obtaining C1 licence maybe available subject to meeting the pre-set criterias.

You must also have a full EU driving licence with no more than three (3) points and the C1 category, before commencing employment with SECAmb.

A condition of employment is that until you have completed 52 weeks in the area of the trust you have applied for that you cannot apply to join the transfer list to move to another trust location during this period. This is to support the mentorship and skill mix and ensure vacancies are planned for.

Job description

Job responsibilities

We know that many colleagues aspire to progress and we are proud of our progression programmes and will actively support, you once you have the relevant experience, to progress be that to become an Operational Team Leader, Critical Care Paramedic or Paramedic Practitioner in field operations. Work in one of our emergency operation control centres as a 111 Clinical Advisor or an EOC Clinical Supervisor. We also support other pathways within the Trust such as training to become part of our Hazardous Area Response Team (HART) or Special Operations Response Team (SORT). We are delighted to advise that we accept applications from our Newly Qualified Paramedics onto our SORT team once your probation period is completed.

The recruitment process for this year will include the following elements:

Submission of an online application

Guaranteed interview as long as on a recognised Paramedic programme.

Interview at our assessment centre based on Values and competency in a multi-mini interview format.

A fitness test assessment

ALS

Uniform fitting.

A discussion with an operational lead to match you to the best area of SECAmb to commence employment (subject to vacancies).

Following success passing the assessment centre a conditional offer then be made within a week and we will commence compliance, which covers ID Checks, DBS checks, Occupational health, Upon clearing compliance and obtaining your C1 licence your offer of employment location will be finalised. Assistance with relocation costs and obtaining C1 licence maybe available subject to meeting the pre-set criterias.

You must also have a full EU driving licence with no more than three (3) points and the C1 category, before commencing employment with SECAmb.

A condition of employment is that until you have completed 52 weeks in the area of the trust you have applied for that you cannot apply to join the transfer list to move to another trust location during this period. This is to support the mentorship and skill mix and ensure vacancies are planned for.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Paramedic Science Degree
  • HCPC
  • Hold a valid EU Driving License (No more than 3 endorsement points)
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Paramedic Science Degree
  • HCPC
  • Hold a valid EU Driving License (No more than 3 endorsement points)

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

SECamb

Address

Trust Wide

Trust Wide

RH10 9BG


Employer's website

https://www.secamb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

SECamb

Address

Trust Wide

Trust Wide

RH10 9BG


Employer's website

https://www.secamb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Advisor

Lucy Ramsey

Lucy.Ramsey@secamb.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

03 October 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

278-NQP-1024-LR

Job locations

Trust Wide

Trust Wide

RH10 9BG


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