Graduate Paramedic (NQP): Sponsorship Available

Welsh Ambulance NHS Trust

Job Summary

We are now seeking entrants from the 2025 cohort of Graduate Paramedics to join our NQP programme, where you will be supported in your transition to autonomous clinical practitioner and progression into the role of Qualified Paramedic (band 6).

Whilst we’ll teach you to respond on blue lights, you will already be preparing for the transition from Student Paramedic to NQP, be in the process of completing your Degree in Paramedic Science and be in the process of achieving your HCPC registration. Without question, you will have a real passion for patient care, together with excellent communication and people skills. You will be a committed team player and relish the opportunities to take decisive action in a rewarding and challenging career where no two days are the same.

Please note that holding a full C1 license at the point of application is not an essential requirement, However the license will need to be obtained and evidenced by Monday 16th June 2025 ahead of interview attendance.

All successful applicants must pass the C1 driving test and an internal driving assessment before commencing in post with us. In addition, the Trust will only accept applicants who hold a maximum of 3 penalty points and no previous convictions for driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

Main duties of the job

The Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust will provide you with a range of opportunities to provide care for patients within the community.

In BCU you will have access to a comprehensive range of pathways to support the delivery of local care.

You will also have direct access to the Paramedic Pathfinder tool to assist you in your clinical decision making, and receive support from our growing number of Advanced Paramedic Practitioners. Our Emergency Ambulances are also amongst the best equipped in the UK, giving you scope to practice across a full case-mix of patients and developing your clinical skills.

In order to progress your application, please tell us why you’re keen to join us as a Graduate Paramedic, together with details about your experience and skills for the role.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

  • IHCD Qualified or Certified Ambulance Paramedic

Skills

Essential

  • Good verbal and written communication skills, able to convey information well and complete all necessary documentation accurately and legibly
  • Able to work well under pressure, assimilate information quickly and make decisions on diagnosis and treatment

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of coping with difficult situations and dealing with people in sensitive, distressing, traumatic, and potentially hostile & dangerous circumstances

Other

Essential

  • Holds a driving licence with no more than 3 points and no convictions for drink/drug driving

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).

Closing Date: 15 May 2025

To apply for this job please visit apps.trac.jobs.