Job summary
East Midlands Ambulance NHS Trust (EMAS) are pleased to be advertising for Newly Qualified Paramedics across all our Divisions in the Trust. This advert is open to graduates who are due to completed a HCPC approved Paramedic programme in 2025.
If you are completing/have completed your practice placements with EMAS, please do not submit an application on this advert.
Please ensure you state on your application the relevant division in which you would like to be considered to work for (Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Northamptonshire).
EMAS is committed to ensuring service delivery to provide the best patiente care, this means although we will consider the above requests for location of work, we are not able to guarantee your preferred location, and may need to make offers based on service needs.
Main duties of the job
EMAS has an established NQP programme and a dynamic and diverse group of NQPs within the Trust.
EMAS follow the national guidance in relation to NQP development and as a NQP you will follow a 24 month pathway opon commencing employment. During the NQP period you will benefit from designated preceptorship, clinical reviews and developmental opportunities.
You will be required to complete a portfolio of development against the national 'consolidation of learning outcomes'.
About us
Working for us not only provides job satisfaction of knowing that what you do makes a real difference to our patients, but we offer a rangeof other great benefits too. We offer:
- Flexible approach to working patterns, we understand the importance of a work life balance and have a wide selection of rotas for part-time and full-time staff
- Holiday entitlement of 27 days rising to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years, plus public bank holiday entitlement (pro rata for part time).
- Pay enhancements for out of hours, shift and overtime working, career and salary progression and annual personal development review.
- We are a uniformed service and uniform will be provided where this is a requirement of the role
- Expert training and support from our dedicated in-house education team.
- Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme.
- Occupational Health support along with an Employee Assistance Programme
- Supporting wellbeing networks
- NHS Discounts in over 200+ stores including Holidays, Days out, Car insurance, Restaurants and Clothing.
- A first-class employer, promoting equality, diversity and inclusion of our employees. We are a Rainbow Accredited organisation, and a Veteran Aware and Disability Confident employer. We actively encourage applications from across the diverse communities that we serve
Job description
Job responsibilities
About You
You are due to complete in 2025 a HCPC approved Paramedic programme leading to eligibility for HCPC registration as a Paramedic. You will have achieved either a FdSc/DipHE/BSc Hons or Pre-Registration Masters from a University leading to HCPC Paramedic registration. You will be committed to the Paramedic profession and providing outstanding patient care to the people who access EMAS. You will hold/demonstrate personal and professional values that align to the EMAS values of Respect, Integrity, Contribution, Teamwork and Competence. You will commit to making a difference and showing both care and compassion in your work to patients, their significant others and fellow colleagues.
NQP Opportunities
As an NQP at EMAS you will have an opportunity to work with experienced Paramedics, Technicians and Emergency Care Assistants. After 12 months you will complete Practice Educator development and support students. At 12 months, post qualifying you will also be supported to work as a Paramedic on a solo response basis.
Planning Your Application
Please remember that your supporting information enables us to assess you against the NQP job description and person specification. Please use this space to outline your development, achievements and aspirations. Please ensure you clearly list all your qualifications, including your Paramedic qualification.
A detailed description of the roles and responsibilities can be found within the attached Job Description and Person Specification document. We encourage you to download and review the attached document to support you in the completion of your application.
NQPs and Driving.
When applying to EMAS as a NQP you must have at least a C1 provisional licence.
By the point of commencement of employment NQPs must hold a aFull C1 licence.
EMAS will support NQPs with other emergency driving development following employment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
About You
You are due to complete in 2025 a HCPC approved Paramedic programme leading to eligibility for HCPC registration as a Paramedic. You will have achieved either a FdSc/DipHE/BSc Hons or Pre-Registration Masters from a University leading to HCPC Paramedic registration. You will be committed to the Paramedic profession and providing outstanding patient care to the people who access EMAS. You will hold/demonstrate personal and professional values that align to the EMAS values of Respect, Integrity, Contribution, Teamwork and Competence. You will commit to making a difference and showing both care and compassion in your work to patients, their significant others and fellow colleagues.
NQP Opportunities
As an NQP at EMAS you will have an opportunity to work with experienced Paramedics, Technicians and Emergency Care Assistants. After 12 months you will complete Practice Educator development and support students. At 12 months, post qualifying you will also be supported to work as a Paramedic on a solo response basis.
Planning Your Application
Please remember that your supporting information enables us to assess you against the NQP job description and person specification. Please use this space to outline your development, achievements and aspirations. Please ensure you clearly list all your qualifications, including your Paramedic qualification.
A detailed description of the roles and responsibilities can be found within the attached Job Description and Person Specification document. We encourage you to download and review the attached document to support you in the completion of your application.
NQPs and Driving.
When applying to EMAS as a NQP you must have at least a C1 provisional licence.
By the point of commencement of employment NQPs must hold a aFull C1 licence.
EMAS will support NQPs with other emergency driving development following employment.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Has completed a Paramedic course (FdSc/DipHE/BSc Hons/MSc) at a University
- Has completed/or due to complete in 2025 a course which is HCPC approved (leads to registration)
- Has C1 Provisional upon application point.
- Has produced professional supporting information demonstrating evidence against the person specification requirement.
- Within supporting information is committed to Trust/profession and patient care.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Has completed a Paramedic course (FdSc/DipHE/BSc Hons/MSc) at a University
- Has completed/or due to complete in 2025 a course which is HCPC approved (leads to registration)
- Has C1 Provisional upon application point.
- Has produced professional supporting information demonstrating evidence against the person specification requirement.
- Within supporting information is committed to Trust/profession and patient care.
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
