Job summary
Graduating Technicians (Newly Qualified Technicians - NQTs)
Agenda for Change - Band 4 + Section 2 Unsocial Hours Payments
Nottingham Trent University- Cert HE
De Montfort University - Diploma
Main duties of the job
East Midlands Ambulance NHS Trust are pleased to be opening applications for Technicians graduating from De Montfort University or Nottingham Trent University. If you are graduating from another University or hold a different Technician qualification, please contact our recruitment team for advice on 0115 8845000.
Newly Qualified Technician
EMAS will support you to transition from University to your Technician role. You will be classed as 'Newly Qualified'. As a Newly Qualified Technician:
- EMAS will provide you with a bespoke clinical induction and vehicle/equipment familiarisation course
- Your will have access to the EMAS Totara learning system to complete statutory mandatory development
- You will be provided with a preceptorship period and the support of a qualified Technician or Paramedic
- You will have access to an electronic portfolio of development, enabling you to record your development and achievements within the first 12 months of clinical practice
- EMAS will also support you in the acquisition of C1 driving licence category if not already held through a salary sacrifice scheme and will then provide you with an emergency driving course.
- Please note you must undertake your C1 category test - we look for this to be in place at the point of commencing employment, adjustments can be discussed if required.
About us
The Ambulance Technician role is extremely important within the Trust and Technicians respond to a wide range of emergency and urgent care calls from patients in the East Midlands. We are seeking applications from graduating Ambulance Technicians who are committed to providing outstanding patient care. You must also commit to our organisational values of respect, integrity, contribution, teamwork and competence. Technicians work on the frontline of ambulance services, often acting as a clinical lead and providing contemporary emergency and urgent care to a broad range of patients, whilst driving our ambulances under emergency conditions. Ambulance Technicians work alongside Ambulance Support Crew (ASC) Members, other Technicians and Paramedics.
About You:
You will have completed and achieved a Certificate of Higher Education in Ambulance Technician Practice (NTU) or a Diploma AAP (DMU). As part of your course you must have completed clinical placement in an NHS ambulance setting. To apply for the role, you will need to hold a UK driving licence (manual).
Please note, upon commencing employment (or prior) to employment you must undertake your C1 category test. EMAS can offer a 'repayment planscheme' to support the funding of C1 development, subject to terms and conditions. EMAS will also fund and support you to undertake the Certificate in Emergency Response Ambulance Driving (CERAD).
Job description
Job responsibilities
Preparing for Application and Interview
Please ensure you complete all parts of the application form. Additionally:
- In the supporting information section, please list your Technician Award, University and name each of the modules you have completed, including your grade.
- Carefully demonstrate your understanding of the Technician role and how you meet the related criteria
- EMAS will always complete pre-employment checks including occupational health checks, enhanced disclosure barring (DBS) checks and obtain references
- We will always ask you for proof of qualifications and you will need to provide certification for all qualifications listed. You may submit a transcript of results from your University
Job description
Job responsibilities
Preparing for Application and Interview
Please ensure you complete all parts of the application form. Additionally:
- In the supporting information section, please list your Technician Award, University and name each of the modules you have completed, including your grade.
- Carefully demonstrate your understanding of the Technician role and how you meet the related criteria
- EMAS will always complete pre-employment checks including occupational health checks, enhanced disclosure barring (DBS) checks and obtain references
- We will always ask you for proof of qualifications and you will need to provide certification for all qualifications listed. You may submit a transcript of results from your University
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Recognised Technician Qualification as per those outlined within the person specification
- Full UK Manual Driving Licence with no more than 3 penalty points (specified in Trust policy)
- Evidence of clinical placements in emergency care with an NHS ambulance service
- 5x GCSEs including English and Maths, or a regulated ambulance qualification at level 3/4
Desirable
- C1 category on driving licence
- Experience of working in a ambulance service
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Recognised Technician Qualification as per those outlined within the person specification
- Full UK Manual Driving Licence with no more than 3 penalty points (specified in Trust policy)
- Evidence of clinical placements in emergency care with an NHS ambulance service
- 5x GCSEs including English and Maths, or a regulated ambulance qualification at level 3/4
Desirable
- C1 category on driving licence
- Experience of working in a ambulance service
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).
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).
Employer details
Employer name
East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust
Address
All EMAS Divisions
EMAS Headquarters, Horizon Place, Mellors Way
Nottingham
NG8 6PY
Employer's website
https://www.emas.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
