Qualified Paramedic
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Job summary
Are you a Qualified Paramedic?Have you completed two year consolidation of learning programme in an ambulance Trust? Are you ambitious, motivated and calm under pressure?
Main duties of the job
Agenda for Change - Band 6 -£35,392.00-£37,350.00 per annum plus unsocial hours payment dependent on rota and hours worked in line with Section 2 of Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions of Service Handbook.
About us
[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] provides 24 hour, 365 days a year accident and emergency services to those in need of emergency medical treatment and transport. Our highly skilled staff provide life-saving care to patients in the community and take people to hospital or a place of care if needed.We also provide non-emergency patient transport services for those patients who require non-emergency transport to and from hospital and who are unable to travel unaided because of their medical condition or clinical need. Alongside the other emergency services, we also work to ensure the safety of the public and treatment of patients in the event of a major incident. We also deliver the NHS 111 service in the North West. NHS 111 replaced NHS Direct in 2013. This service was introduced to make it easier for people to access local NHS healthcare services in England. It provides non-emergency medical help fast, and is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Details
Date posted: 18 August 2023
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £35,392 to £42,618 a year Per Annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 242-3943
Job locations: Trustwide North West North West L24 1UY
Job description
Please read the Job description/Person Specification attached to the advert in full before applying. A valid EU driving licence with no more than 3 endorsement Any person with a drink driving conviction in the last five years (whether or not spent) will not be considered for the role. You must hold C1 on your drivers licence in provisional or full to apply, and in full before a start date is confirmed. Any applications received without this entitlement will be withdrawn. C1 training/tests are to be sourced and funded by applicants. Any person with a drink driving conviction in the last five years (whether spent or unspent) will not be considered for the role. Maximum weight of the post holder to be no more than 120kg as assessed by the Trust Occupational Health provider. (This limit equates to approximately 18 stone 12 lbs. and reflects the manufacturers vehicle cab safe seat weight limit). A video on working for NWAS on front line services can be found as an attachment called 'Join the front-line team at North West Ambulance'. You will also find an FAQ document that may help you with any questions that you may have.
Person Specification
Please read the Job description/Person Specification attached to the advert in full before applying. A valid EU driving licence with no more than 3 endorsement Any person with a drink driving conviction in the last five years (whether or not spent) will not be considered for the role. You must hold C1 on your drivers licence in provisional or full to apply, and in full before a start date is confirmed. Any applications received without this entitlement will be withdrawn. C1 training/tests are to be sourced and funded by applicants. Any person with a drink driving conviction in the last five years (whether spent or unspent) will not be considered for the role. Maximum weight of the postholder to be no more than 120kg as assessed by the Trust Occupational Health provider. (this limit equates to approximately 18 stone 12 lbs ad reflects the manufacturer's vehicle cab safe seat weight limit)
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: [Employer hidden]
Address: Trustwide North West North West L24 1UY
Employer's website: https://www.nwas.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Service Development Manager Caroline Hastings [contact hidden] [contact hidden]