Paramedic

Employer:Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust
Location:Beverley

Job Reference: 174-QPHE-210514
Salary:£21,478 to £27,901 pa
Yorkshire Ambulance Service (YAS) serves over 5 million people in the Yorkshire region covering an urban and rural area of almost 6,000 square miles and operates over vastly differing terrain ranging from isolated moors and dales to city centres, large urban areas and coastal stretches. YAS employs 4468 staff and has over 2000 volunteers working together to provide 24 hour accident and emergency
healthcare services through our Communication centres and frontline A&E crews and our Patient Transport Service (PTS) that conveys in excess of 1.1 million patients to and from their hospital appointments across Yorkshire and neighbouring counties each year. YAS is an integral part of all the health communities across Yorkshire and we are committed to delivering the highest quality patient care.

Applicants are advised to read all the information in this advert and the supporting information BEFORE completing and submitting their application.As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.

We pride ourselves on absolutely everyone that works within the Trust contributing to the achievement of our Mission: “Saving lives, caring for you”. We also want people to join us that can equally uphold our organisational values: WE CARE.




HCPC Registered Paramedic

The Trust is currently seeking to fill a number of vacancies for HCPC registered Paramedics throughout East Yorkshire and would welcome applications from suitably qualified Paramedics who are committed to providing excellent standards of pre-hospital care.

If you can offer the following:

* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

* A common sense mature approach to problem solving and the ability to work in pressurised situations.

* Are a Registered Paramedic with the Health Care Professions Council and have successfully completed a HCPC approved paramedic programme.

* Hold a full driving licence with category C1 and have no more than 3 penalty points for a minor offence only.

* Can demonstrate evidence of CPD through a portfolio including the ability to demonstrate evidence of the necessary refresher and re-certification training.

* Are able to successfully meet the requirements of the strict pre-employment checks process which includes satisfactory references, conduct and attendance records, DBS and health assessment.

Then we would like to hear from you.

As part of the selection process you will undergo an assessment process and competency based interview.

Applications are welcome from candidates who are HCPC registered Paramedics but who have not completed an IHCD emergency driver training programme, as this training can be provided for successful applicants.


YAS actively pursues a policy of equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community, particularly ethnic and minority groups who are presently under-represented in YAS. We support the ‘Positive about Disabled People’ scheme (the two ticks system) which means we guarantee to invite to assessment all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for a job vacancy and to consider them on their abilities. Please note that reasonable adjustments for successful applicants with a disability will be made on appointment.

Please note the salary range stated in advertisements is calculated on a pro rata basis if the vacancy is part time.

All invites to attend appointments regarding the selection process will be sent electronically via the NHS Jobs Website to the email address that was provided at the time of the application. IT IS IMPORTANT, therefore, that you read your emails on a regular basis and respond as necessary.

Benefits We Offer:
Flexible working arrangements
Childcare/Carer support
Ongoing Learning and development
Free Occupational Health and counselling services
An excellent final salary pension scheme






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Closing Date:04/09/2014
Contact Name:Bethany Pettit
Email Address:bethany.pettit@yas.nhs.uk

Additional documentation
Applicant Guidance on Pre Employment Checks
Recruitment & Selection Guidance
Equal Ops policy Statement

Please note that we operate a Smoke Free policy

When you accept an offer of employment from the Trust you agree to become a Public Member of YAS for the first 12 months of your service. After that, all of our permanent members of staff and people on contracts of more than 12 months’ duration, and who have been continuously employed for at least 12 months, will be automatically transferred to opted-in Staff Members. For further information please refer to, the Membership Strategy, May 2014 (available on the Trust website).

IF YOU REQUIRE THIS INFORMATION AND/OR APPLICATION IN AN ALTERNATIVE FORMAT SUCH AS ANOTHER LANGUAGE, LARGE PRINT OR AUDIO TAPE PLEASE CONTACT THE EQUALITY TEAM ON 0845 124 1241 OR THE RECRUITMENT TEAM ON 0845 122 0072.
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.
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