Newly Qualified Paramedic - INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITY Id Job: 316e324 🏠 On-site 💼 South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust 📍 Crawley, West Sussex, South East England, England ⏱ 2 days ago 💰 27055 – 32934 GBP ANNUAL
Job Description Newly Qualified Paramedic NHS Band £27,055 to £32,934. Relocation package and support available Initial 3-years of sponsorship plus visa costs Are you a newly qualified Paramedic? Looking for a new challenge and adventure? Want to learn and develop in the NHS? If yes, we have the role for you here at the South East Coast Ambulance sevice. An exciting opportunity has arisen with South East Coast Ambulance Service to combine our industry leading Newley Qualified Paramedic programme with our bespoke International Recruitment package.We are keen to hear from Paramedic students who have trained in Australia, South Africa, New Zealand and Canada. Successful candidates will be fully supported to move to the UK by our dedicated International Recruitment Team. In addition to this we have developed a one-of-a-kind pastoral care programme where dedicated International Ambassadors will ensure that your adjustment to the UK is as positive and stress free as possible. From sponsoring your visa application through to meeting you at the airport and helping you set up a UK bank account, we will be with you every step of the way. For further information, please visitInternational NQP Guide Once you are here you will complete a comprehensive transition to UK Practice programme before being enrolled in to the NQP (Newly Qualified Paramedic) programme. During this process you are supported and guided to build a e-portfolio whilst working alongside our incredible experienced front-line staff where you will develop your skills and gain valuable experience. Once you have completed the transition to UK practice programme you will be expected to carry out paramedic duties as part of an operational crew on a rapid response vehicle. You will be working within scope of practice and adhering to protocols, procedures, SOPs and clinical guidelines, seeking appropriate clinical advice and/or support as required. You will aim to reduce inappropriate demand for emergency services by referring patients to appropriate health and social care agencies in response to emergency/urgent calls not requiring hospital attendance, seeking appropriate clinical advice and support as required. International NQP applicants must also have the ability to deal with stressful and sensitive situations whilst being highly motivated and enthusiastic. We offer: Starting salary of a Band 5, with the opportunity to progress to a Band 6 experienced Paramedic upon completion of the transition to practice programme and a minimum of 300 hours preceptorship and ongoing CPD training. Unsocial hours enhancements (in accordance to NHS Terms & Conditions Agenda for Change Section 2 2021/2022) Generous NHS Pension Scheme 27 days’ annual leave entitlement upon joining the NHS, rising to 29 days after five years of service + 8 bank holidays per year Re-location costs including your flight to the UK, HCPC registration, support towards visa application and costs UK Driver training programme for emergency driving Pastoral care to support you settling in the UK We have opportunities across our Trust region Including: Surrey West Sussex East Sussex Kent Development Opportunities Opportunities to become an Operational Team Leader, Critical Care Paramedic or Paramedic Practitioner in field operations. Pathways to work in one of our emergency operation control centres as a 111 Clinical Advisor or an EOC Clinical Supervisor. Training opportunities to become part of our Hazardous Area Response Team (HART) or Special Operations Response Team (SORT) You will need a full driving licence that you can convert to a UK driving licence upon arrival to the UK. We will support you to obtain your C1 licence and provide emergency blue light driver training. Embarking on your vocation as a Paramedic is exciting. We want to support you through that transition and watch you grow through a tailored programme of personal and professional development. All whilst working within our progressive, innovative and caring Trust, responding to accident, emergency and urgent care requirements of our diverse population. Carry out paramedic duties as part of an operational crew, working within scope of practice and adhering to protocols, procedures, SOPs and clinical guidelines, seeking appropriate clinical advice and/or support* as required. *(A person undertaking this role will always have access to clinical advice and support but MUST take clinical advice as dictated by Trust protocol and/or support from an identified source such as a clinical support desk/hub or other Health Care Professional, whenever they consider it may be necessary to deviate from protocols, procedures, SOPs and clinical guidelines). Assist in delivering a flexible ambulance service response crossing professional boundaries as necessary and strengthening the delivery of unscheduled care seeking clinical advice and/or support as required Ensures a continuous duty of care to patients to the required HCPC Standards of Proficiency and within the scope of practice and competency of this role, ensuring an appropriate level of monitoring and treatment is maintained until the patient is either discharged, referred or transferred on the advice of an experienced paramedic or handed over to the the care of another healthcare professional and agency. Please see attached detailed job description and person specification. Apply Go Back