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International Paramedic (South Africa Only)

Job Description

This advert is for candidates based in South Africa to apply only.

Have you ever dreamt of using your Paramedic skills in a different country?

Would you like the opportunity to combine working with travel and sightseeing?

Are you looking to move to a progressive, innovative and caring Trust, responding to accident, emergency and urgent care requirements of our diverse population?

If the answer isyes– then we and our patients needyou!

We are currently recruiting International Paramedics who have completed their Paramedic degree in South Africa and are willing to apply for HCPC registration by July 2023 to start with us from September 2023- March 2024. This advert is for Band 5 International Paramedics who have not completed their UK Paramedic portfolio.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work for an Ambulance Trust in the UK and we are looking for applicants who are:

• Highly motivated to look after our patients
• Passionate about high quality patient care
• Professional in everything you do
• Emotionally and physically resilient and a good communicator
• Compassionate and able to remain calm under pressure
• Have excellent driving skills
• Have demonstrable experience of sharing the SCAS values
• Want a varied and challenging job
• Want to work in a challenging environment or situations and deal with patients and relatives with dignity and respect

• Paramedic Science degree
• Applied for HCPC registration by September 2023 (How to apply via the international application route | (hcpc-uk.org))
• Overseas police check
• A full validmanual driving licencethat is easily converted to a UK licence with no more than 3 points. (The Trust motor insurers need to review each case of any applicants who had had their driving licence removed following a Dangerous Driving or Drink or Drugs offence for a minimum period of 5 years from when their licence is reinstated before we can consider offering a role).
• Able to commit to on-going shift work
• Evidence of knowledge of English as per the Health and Care Worker visa requirements (if applicable)
• Experience of lifting and moving patients

• Certificate of sponsorship
• A structured corporate induction and mentoring program for all frontline staff.
• An initial training course (corporate induction, clinical and driver training).
• Relocation package which includes flights to the UK and shared accommodation throughout your initial training programme of up to 10 weeks
• Ongoing Pastoral Support
• Regular clinical updates.
• Opportunities to get involved in pre-hospital research
• Modern technology to develop staff and improve patient care
• Staff welfare and support
• Investment in staff development through mandatory and non-mandatory training to continue your professional development

• Expert training and support from our dedicated in-house education team.
• Holiday entitlement is 27 days rising to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years, plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata for part time).
• Enrolment into the NHS Pension Scheme.
• Access to continual professional development and opportunities within SCAS and the NHS.
• Occupational Health support along with an Employee Assistance Programme.
• NHS Discounts in over 200+ stores including Holidays, Days out, Car insurance, Restaurants and Clothing.

• Should you be what we are looking for and successfully shortlisted, you will be invited to an online interview.
• All successful candidates who are offered a job with us will have to undertake employment checks as part of our recruitment process, including an enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Baring Service) check, which SCAS will fund, clearance from our Occupational Health department, references, ID and right to work verification.

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