Paramedics

Employer: East of England Ambulance Service Trust
Location: Cambridgeshire
Salary: £21,176 - £27,625pa
Job Type:Permanent
Staff Group:Additional Clinical Services
Pay Scheme:Agenda for change
Pay Band:5
Closing Date:28/11/2012


Description
The Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy before the advertised closing date if a large number of applications are received. If you would like to apply for this position then please keep this information in mind when preparing your submission.

East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust

Paramedics

Cambridgeshire

37.5 hours per week

Agenda for Change Salary Band 5: £21,176 - £27,625pa

This post currently attracts up to 25% unsocial hours enhancement

NB Please ensure that your application relates to the essential criteria in the person specification

The Trust provides an Emergency Ambulance Service throughout the East of England, offering the highest quality of care and treatment to patients at all times. Applications are invited from qualified Ambulance Paramedics with current HCPC registration. The Trust offers successful candidates an excellent opportunity to pursue a rewarding and challenging career in the East of England. We have a range of different roles and opportunities for State Registered Paramedics and we are also committed to supporting both higher and further education and development of clinical skills.

If you are a State Registered Paramedic and wish to join The East of England Ambulance Service, and believe you have the determination and skills to make change happen, we would like to hear from you. You must have a full, clean UK driving licence, which must include the C1 category (a maximum of 3 points for a speeding offence only will be considered), and be able to demonstrate a commitment to providing and developing professional patient care.

All appointments will be subject to currently having a clean disciplinary record.

This post is subject to a Criminal Records Bureau check at an enhanced level. This organisation has a recruiting people with criminal convictions policy which can be found attached to the NHS Jobs advert.
Closing date for applications: 28th November 2012

Please be advised that a No Smoking Policy is in operation throughout the Trust.

NB Applicants will be contacted via NHS jobs in response to applications received. If shortlisted you will receive an invitation to attend a Direct Entry Assessment day. For your information as part of the recruitment and selection process you will be required to undertake a clinical assessment. This is based on the National Clinical Practice Guidelines (JRCALC) and under-pinning clinical knowledge.
As a Paramedic you should study the IHCD syllabus for modules G, H, 11 & 12. This should also be referenced against the Health Professions Council standards of proficiency for Paramedics (downloadable from the HPC website). For clinical practice guidelines please search the JRCALC website or visit the Trust website (www.eastamb.nhs.uk).

Interested applicants should apply on-line by visiting our jobs website www.jobs.nhs.uk reference number 247-A&EPARAC. If you have a disability and wish to send in an alternative format of the application form please contact the HR Services Team on 01234 243200.