Job summary
SECAmb are currently expanding our workforce and actively encouraging applications from Newly Qualified Paramedics - 6 months post registration.
SECAmb are currently expanding our workforce and actively encouraging applications from Newly Qualified Paramedics - 6 months post registration the United Kingdom to secure an NQP position working for South East Coast Ambulance Service.
Assessment centre = 6th April
Main duties of the job
Do you want to make a difference to frontline patient care? Come and join Team SECAmb.
Our vision is to become a world-class provider of emergency and urgent healthcare services in the pre-hospital and out of hospital environments. To help us achieve this aim we are recruiting for Newly Qualifying Graduate Paramedics - see other adverts for other grades of clinicians.
We are looking for empathetic and committed individuals who have registered with the HCPC and hold a BTECH Level 4, DipHE, FdSc or BSc award in Paramedic Science or Practice. Applicants must have an excellent knowledge of pre-hospital, be methodical and systematic and demonstrate compassionate care in their daily interaction with patients.
Newly Qualified Paramedic applicants must also have the ability to deal with stressful and sensitive situations whilst being highly motivated and enthusiastic.
Our Newly Qualified Paramedics are supported in practice with a transition to practice programme, followed by a minimum of 300 hours preceptorship and ongoing CPD opportunities in protected paid time away from the operational role.
Embarking on your vocation as a Paramedic is exciting. We want to support you through that transition and watch you grow through a tailored programme of personal and professional development within our Trust.
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.
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
Interview at our assessment centre based on Values and competency in a multi-mini interview format.
A fitness test assessment -
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
Interview at our assessment centre based on Values and competency in a multi-mini interview format.
A fitness test assessment -
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.
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).
