Paramedic - Band 6 | North West Ambulance Service Nhs Trust

Qualified Paramedic
Band 6
Full Time 37.5 hours per week
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?
Applications received from candidates who do not currently have HCPC registration will be withdrawn from contention of the role.
A Great Place to work:
At NWAS we have an unrivalled clinical development pathway. Meaning you’ll have access to fantastic training and development opportunities, including funding for formal academic qualifications and NHS leadership Training. Members of our team have gone on to become senior managers, clinical leaders, consultant paramedics and even CEO – and you can too.
Working in the North West area, you will apply your clinical skills in a variety of environments, ranging from busy cities to remote, rural towns/villages.
A Great Place to Live:
Happiness – The North West boasts higher standard of living, more to do, cheaper housing and a wealth of history and culture. Why wouldn’t you want to be happier?!
Money – Money makes the world go round. While you may earn slightly more in the capital, the lower house prices and a reduced cost of living make the North West a much more affordable place to live. Think cheaper houses, cheaper bills!
A valid UK 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 driver’s 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 Any applications received without this entitlement will be withdrawn.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.
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.
North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust 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.
Please read the Job description and Person Specification attached to the advert in full before applying.
This advert closes on Wednesday 31 Jan 2024