Employer:West Midlands Ambulance Services NHS
Location:BIRMINGHAM
Job Reference: 217-VN268-14-15
Salary:£18,838 rising through annual increments to £22,01
The Trust is currently under-represented in terms of people from BME backgrounds and welcomes applicants from these communities. Selection will be on a basis of merit. The Trust supports the “Two Tick” positive about disability scheme and guarantees to invite to assessment applicants who meet the criteria for the job vacancy. To ensure the diversity of the workforce and understand the differing needs of our communities, the Trust is committed to the principles of Positive Action.
Location:BIRMINGHAM
Job Reference: 217-VN268-14-15
Salary:£18,838 rising through annual increments to £22,01
The Trust is currently under-represented in terms of people from BME backgrounds and welcomes applicants from these communities. Selection will be on a basis of merit. The Trust supports the “Two Tick” positive about disability scheme and guarantees to invite to assessment applicants who meet the criteria for the job vacancy. To ensure the diversity of the workforce and understand the differing needs of our communities, the Trust is committed to the principles of Positive Action.
2015-16 START DATES
Service Delivery
Student Paramedic
Fixed term training contract for up to 30 months
Salary: Please see below
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Base: To be determined on offer
West Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting to Student Paramedic training programmes leading to registration as a Paramedic with the Health & Care Professions Council.
This exciting opportunity will enable successful applicants to receive a salary whilst funding the training and university course fees, throughout the duration of the fixed term programme as well as the completion of a recognised qualification via one of our partner Higher Educational Institutions.
Salary Information
SP Level One: £16,512 per annum (approx. 3 months)
SP Level Two: £16,512 per annum (approx. 9 months)
SP Level Three: £18,838 per annum (approx. 10 months)
SP Level Four: £18,838 per annum (32 week university programme)
The above salaries are before deductions of £300 per month to cover programme and university course fees which will be taken directly from your salary.
You will further receive an unsocial hours payment of 21% throughout the duration of the contract to compensate you for undertaking operational duties on a rostered shift, that includes evenings and weekends working.
Please note that the tutor / lecturer delivered educational courses are mainly Monday to Friday and when completing operational shifts successful post holders will be required to work full rotational shift patterns including days, nights, weekends, bank holidays and public holidays.
The programme will consist of an initial 11 week training programme delivered by our Education & Training Department giving you the skills to then consolidate this knowledge by working operationally for up to 12 months. Following successful completion of this Part One: training, you will commence onto Part Two: a 32 week University based Paramedic education programme.
Following successful completion of the training contract, Student Paramedics will be able to apply to the Trust and undergo the relevant selection assessments to obtain a substantive post as a Registered Paramedic (subject to availability).
Our vibrant organisation is looking for applicants who hold a minimum of 5 GCSEs (inc. English, Maths & Science) plus an A – Level qualification or equivalent and successful applicants must demonstrate a passion to deliver excellent patient care.
Applicants must hold a full UK driving licence with Provisional Category C1 entitlement with no more than 3 points. Evidence of your provisional C1 will be required at Stage 2 of the selection process and all applicants must obtain their Full Category C1 no later than one week prior to allocated start date. The Trust will support you to complete your C1 following a job offer.
Candidates must fully complete the application form for this post either via the NHS jobs website or by requesting a paper application from the Recruitment Team on 01384 215896.
Your application must include a statement explaining why you believe you would make an excellent Registered Paramedic and how you meet the Trust’s Vision and Values.
West Midlands Ambulance Service positively welcomes diversity and aims to be a truly inclusive place to work. We are looking for self-motivated, enthusiastic people from all backgrounds that care about making a difference.
We also support the two ticks 'Positive about Disabled People' scheme and therefore guarantee to invite to assessment all applicants with a disability who meet the standards required for a job vacancy
This position involves a regulated activity which will require an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check. The disclosure will, where appropriate to the role, include information against the Independent Safeguarding Authority barred lists for working with children, adults or both.
IMPORTANT
PLEASE READ THE ATTACHED DOCUMENT ENTITLED INFORMATION AND GUIDANCE FOR APPLICANTS.
Closing date for return of applications: Monday 2nd February 2015
Please note: Only fully completed application forms will be accepted.
Ref:VN268-14-15
Service Delivery
Student Paramedic
Fixed term training contract for up to 30 months
Salary: Please see below
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Base: To be determined on offer
West Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting to Student Paramedic training programmes leading to registration as a Paramedic with the Health & Care Professions Council.
This exciting opportunity will enable successful applicants to receive a salary whilst funding the training and university course fees, throughout the duration of the fixed term programme as well as the completion of a recognised qualification via one of our partner Higher Educational Institutions.
Salary Information
SP Level One: £16,512 per annum (approx. 3 months)
SP Level Two: £16,512 per annum (approx. 9 months)
SP Level Three: £18,838 per annum (approx. 10 months)
SP Level Four: £18,838 per annum (32 week university programme)
The above salaries are before deductions of £300 per month to cover programme and university course fees which will be taken directly from your salary.
You will further receive an unsocial hours payment of 21% throughout the duration of the contract to compensate you for undertaking operational duties on a rostered shift, that includes evenings and weekends working.
Please note that the tutor / lecturer delivered educational courses are mainly Monday to Friday and when completing operational shifts successful post holders will be required to work full rotational shift patterns including days, nights, weekends, bank holidays and public holidays.
The programme will consist of an initial 11 week training programme delivered by our Education & Training Department giving you the skills to then consolidate this knowledge by working operationally for up to 12 months. Following successful completion of this Part One: training, you will commence onto Part Two: a 32 week University based Paramedic education programme.
Following successful completion of the training contract, Student Paramedics will be able to apply to the Trust and undergo the relevant selection assessments to obtain a substantive post as a Registered Paramedic (subject to availability).
Our vibrant organisation is looking for applicants who hold a minimum of 5 GCSEs (inc. English, Maths & Science) plus an A – Level qualification or equivalent and successful applicants must demonstrate a passion to deliver excellent patient care.
Applicants must hold a full UK driving licence with Provisional Category C1 entitlement with no more than 3 points. Evidence of your provisional C1 will be required at Stage 2 of the selection process and all applicants must obtain their Full Category C1 no later than one week prior to allocated start date. The Trust will support you to complete your C1 following a job offer.
Candidates must fully complete the application form for this post either via the NHS jobs website or by requesting a paper application from the Recruitment Team on 01384 215896.
Your application must include a statement explaining why you believe you would make an excellent Registered Paramedic and how you meet the Trust’s Vision and Values.
West Midlands Ambulance Service positively welcomes diversity and aims to be a truly inclusive place to work. We are looking for self-motivated, enthusiastic people from all backgrounds that care about making a difference.
We also support the two ticks 'Positive about Disabled People' scheme and therefore guarantee to invite to assessment all applicants with a disability who meet the standards required for a job vacancy
This position involves a regulated activity which will require an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check. The disclosure will, where appropriate to the role, include information against the Independent Safeguarding Authority barred lists for working with children, adults or both.
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- Please ensure you check your NHS Jobs account regularly as this is how we will communicate with you.
- Do not delete the job from your account until you are certain you have not been shortlisted as this will prevent you from accessing any messages or important documents you may need to download.
- To enquire about your application or inform us of any changes in your circumstances please make contact through the NHS Jobs website & not to the individual Team Member
- Please ensure all sections of the application form are completed fully. Please particularly ensure that you provide full details of all referees including their email address, telephone contact details and postal address.
PLEASE READ THE ATTACHED DOCUMENT ENTITLED INFORMATION AND GUIDANCE FOR APPLICANTS.
Closing date for return of applications: Monday 2nd February 2015
Please note: Only fully completed application forms will be accepted.
Ref:VN268-14-15
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