Job summary
We are pleased to invite applications from Qualified Paramedics 2027 intake.

Key Requirements:
We need you to have: HCPC registration and completed 2 year consolidation of learning programme in an ambulance Trust if first registered after 01/09/2016 and a valid driving license with C1 & declare penalty points.

Availability: Annual leave cannot be accommodated during the initial training.

Initially we have a limited number of vacancies spread across the service footprint, therefore, in some cases, travel is likely. Those not allocated in the first wave will be kept in a pool for up to 6 months.

Current vacancies are

• Limited Northumberland
• Stockton x 2
• Coulby Newham x 2

Candidates who are successful at shortlisting will be invited to take part in a multistage assessment process.

Please note: assessments will take place over a period of several months due to the expected volume of applications with the first stage commencing 26th October

This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.

Main duties of the job
The post-holder is responsible for either working as a solo practitioner or as part of an ambulance crew for the assessment, care, treatment and transportation of emergency, urgent and routine calls; providing advanced clinical interventions, including drug therapies at scene and may administer medication within PGD guidelines. Undertake emergency blue light driving and working in a variety of locations including; ambulance/rapid response vehicle, patients homes, primary care settings and accident and emergency care departments.

In addition the post-holder will work with colleagues to provide effective clinical leadership, guidance and mentorship to other less experienced or clinically qualified colleagues to support the delivery of the highest quality of care out of hospital by competent practitioners.

Support the development of an integrated approach to patient care working with other primary and secondary care providers to maximise the number of patients treated locally and left at home

About us
We employ 3,500 staff in 63 locations and serve a population of 2,600,000 in Northumberland, Tyne & Wear, County Durham, and Tees over 3230 square miles.

Many people think the job of the ambulance service is to collect patients and take them to hospital, but we do much more!

Paramedic skills have developed hugely in recent years, meaning we carry out more treatment at the scene and en-route to hospital.

We have a dedicated clinical assessment service that allows us to provide patients with the most appropriate care from the beginning of the patient journey.

We have a specialised branch of the Trust called HART which deal with explosions or terrorist attacks.

Ultimately patients are the heart of everything that we do to support our mission of "safe, effective and responsive care for all".

We value and respect the diversity employees bring to our workplace. We recruit a workforce that reflects the community we serve, and welcome applications from people from all backgrounds. To ensure we deliver on our aims in relation to diversity and inclusion we assess ourselves against a range of frameworks. We are ENEI Gold employer, Disability Confident Leader, Dyslexia Smart Award employer, Dementia Friendly, and part of Mind Blue Light programme and the Race at Work Charter from the Princes Responsible Business Network and are achieving across all objectives in NHS Equality Delivery System.

Job responsibilities
Please ensure you download the job description attached for full details of duties and responsibilities for the role.

Person Specification
Education/Qualifications

• HCPC Registered Paramedic
• Professional/clinical knowledge acquired through training and experience to degree/diploma level or equivalent e.g. Pre-Hospital Care or Health Studies or Paramedic qualification. (proof of IHCD or equivalent qualifications must be provided
• Completed two year consolidation of learning programme in an ambulance Trust if registered with the HCPC on or after 1st September 2016.
• Licence must be current, valid in the UK, cover vehicles of categories C1
• Do you accept that you are applying for vacancies in the locations referred to in the advert?

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).

Employer details
Employer name: North East Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust
Address: NEAS various, Trust wide limited, NE15 8NY, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Recruitment Advisor, ashleigh Patchett, ashleigh.patchett@neas.nhs.uk

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.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).