International Newly Qualified Paramedic (South Africa Only): Sponsorship Available

South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

Are you ready to join the SCAS Family?

We are recruiting for Internationally Educated Paramedics with a Bachelor of Emergency Medical Care qualification.

We are now welcoming applications from experienced Paramedics to join us in January 2025.

Working for SCAS you will cover a variety of different areas providing vital emergency and unscheduled patient care. One job may need you in the middle of a city and next out in the countryside or even at the coast.

During your off days you can explore the nearby big cities or jump on a plane from one of our local airports to Europe.

Does this interest you! Then we have a place for you in our team.

**Please note, if you are successful you will be required to complete a variety of pre-employment checks including an in-country Health Check, Police Check, IELTs level 7 or above and TB test**

Main duties of the job

Our Relocation Package for you

  • Fully funded pre paid Flights
  • Fully funded Certificate of Sponsorship
  • Reimbursement of Visa, HCPC scrutiny fees , Police Check & In Country Health Check
  • 10 weeks free shared accommodation
  • 6 weeks comprehensive conversion course with our dedicated international education team
  • Mentoring on the road with our experienced paramedics
  • C1 driving fully funded and supported by our driving team
  • Certificate in Emergency Response Ambulance Driving Qualification
  • A dedicated pastoral team to support your transition from your home country to the UK
  • Support from current international cohorts
  • Airport meet and greet and transport to your accommodation

Working for our organisation

Organisation Benefits

  • 27 days annual leave rising to 29 after 5 years, plus 8 bank holidays
  • Enrolment into the NHS Pension Scheme
  • NHS and Blue light discounts
  • Car Lease and Cycle to Work schemes
  • Access to Health and Wellbeing guidance including mental health and physical health support
  • Access to continual professional development opportunities

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

What we need from you

  • A Bachelor of Emergency Medical Care qualification
  • To be in a position to register with the Health Care Professions Council or have already obtained your registration
  • In country Police Clearance
  • A current full Driving Licence
  • In date and Valid Passport
  • Ready to arrive for an early January start date

Your Salary

The starting salary is

  • £29,970-£36,483 depending on experience
  • Plus unsocial hours enhancement boosting your income by around 17%
  • Overtime is available at time and a half
  • Newly Qualified Paramedics, Internationally Educated Paramedics, newly registered HCPC clinicians following a 24 month consolidation of learning, accessing the full scope of paramedic practice progress to Band 6 £37,338 – £44,962

Person specification

Essential Criteria

Essential criteria
  • Bachelors of Emergency Medical Care Qualification
  • Hold valid in date passport with at least 6 months before expiry
  • Pre hospital care experience

Closing Date: 13 October 2024

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