About this role
Job summary
The Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust (WAST) is looking to recruit HART Paramedics to work within the Hazardous Area Response Team (HART).
HART is a specially recruited team of experienced Paramedics who are trained and equipped to provide the ambulance service response to high risk and complex emergency situations.
WAST HART are currently recruiting for a Full Time Permanent HART Paramedic.
This post is at Agenda for Change Band 6 and will include the associated unsocial hours for the current rota pattern.
Please note this vacancy is only for Band 6 Fully Qualified Paramedics
Main duties of the job
It is essential that applicants for this post are already HCPC registered Paramedics.
WAST, HART is based in Bridgend South Wales but covers a Pan Wales response. As such successful applicants would be expected to be prepared for prolonged deployments if the situation required.
If not already CHARU (Cymru High Acuity Response Unit) trained, Paramedics will be expected to successfully complete a CHARU course on commencement of role
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
#RemarkablePeople
Our workforce is made up of over 4,000 remarkable people who contribute to the delivery of world-class patient care across Wales, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Whether you work in a patient-facing role or within our range of support services, the work that you do enables us to provide high quality care, wherever and whenever we're needed.
The Trust recognises the need for its workforce to represent the diversity of the population it serves across the whole of Wales and seeks to create an environment where diversity is celebrated and inclusivity matters. We are also keen to break down any barriers into the Trust, and would encourage applications from under-represented groups, including those from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ communities and disability groups.
Careers within the Welsh Ambulance Services University NHS Trust are diverse and varied, with opportunities arising right across the service. Whatever your skills and background, you're sure to find a career with us which is fulfilling, challenging, and rewarding.
In line with the Trust's Starting Salary Procedure, all applicants will start at the bottom of the band for the position applied for, but can apply for a higher salary if they have previous experience relevant to the position.
Job description Job responsibilities
Maintaining full HART training and skill sets, the post-holder will work to their respective scope of HART practice.
They will also need to be able to operate at band 6 level Paramedic when required in support of wider Operations, including responding to calls.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge Essential
A recognised Higher Education paramedic qualification (Dip HE), or Successfully completed an approved Paramedic Training Programme. Registered Paramedic with the Health and Care Professionals Council. A recognised Higher Education Paramedic qualification (with recognised equivalent experience). IHCD Advanced Driving Programme 11(D2) (BTEC Level 3 in Emergency Ambulance Driving.
Desirable
BSc (Hons) Paramedic Science
Experience Essential
Specialist knowledge and experience across the range of work procedures and practices underpinned by theoretical knowledge or significant practical experience in prioritising needs and informed decision making in the delivery of care. Knowledge of current clinical evidence based medicine. Knowledge and understanding of Clinical Governance.
Values Essential
To show sympathy, empathy, compassion and care in line with the organisations own beliefs and values
Other Essential
Required to work during the unsocial hours period. To work effectively and safely in any unpredictable environment. Able to travel.
Aptitude and Abilities Essential
The ability to work within a team and independently. Ability to provide high quality care that is responsive to patient need. Self-motivated.
Desirable
Ability to speak Welsh
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Welsh Ambulance NHS Trust
Address HART Base Brynmenyn
Millers Avenue
Bridgend
CF32 9TD
Employer's website https://www.ambulance.wales.nhs.uk/en/5 (Opens in a new tab)