Job summary

We are renowned for our Student Paramedic training programme and are proud to have supported hundreds of people to achieve their aspirations of becoming a Paramedic. Since its inception in 2010, the programme has grown and developed alongside the Paramedic profession and has seen the move from a Foundation Degree to a Level 6 qualification.

This exciting opportunity will enable successful applicants to be substantively employed by the Trust completing recognised qualifications via an Apprenticeship pathway at our Training Academy and/or a Higher Educational Institution. The training programme will take a minimum of 42 months to complete, and Student Paramedics are then upgraded to working as a Newly Qualified Paramedic for the Trust.

We are looking for applicants who can commence employment prior by summer 2025with cohorts planned until August and we have vacancies across the region at some of our operational hubs.

As a student paramedic, and when qualified, you'll often be one of the first people to arrive on scene in a patients hour of need. You will work in a fast-paced, vital role where you and your colleagues will need to quickly take charge of the situation in order to save lives.

Main duties of the job

No day is ever the same! One of the many things our colleagues enjoy about being a part of the WMAS Team is the variety of calls that you will get sent out to and that you will play a key part in helping members of the community. You'll work in a range of emergency and non-emergency situations, and you'll be trained to be able to use your judgement and skills to quickly access a patients condition and make life-saving decisions whilst working as part of a team.

This position involves regulated activity therefore will require an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check. The disclosure will include information against the Independent Safeguarding Authority barred lists for working with children, adults or both

Successful applicants are required to cover the cost of the DBS check. The cost of £55.76 for an enhanced check is payable to our online provider at the time that the DBS application is submitted. Upon receipt of your DBS you will then be required to sign up to the DBS online update service.

We do endeavour to respond to all candidates on an individual basis. Therefore we do ask for your co-operation and patience whilst the short listing process takes place. After the closing date please ensure you check your emails (including junk mail) regularly as contact is usually made via this method and NHS Jobs will NOT be updated following this.

About us

West Midlands Ambulance Service University NHS Foundation Trust is committed to creating an inclusive, supportive, and accessible workplace for everyone where our colleagues feel empowered to succeed.

Each person plays a vital part to ensuring our organisation meets the differing needs of our communities ultimately enabling us to save lives. We acknowledge that a workforce that reflects the communities that it serves provide better patient care and we are therefore looking for self-motivated, enthusiastic people from all backgrounds that care about making a difference to our patients.

We are committed to diversity and inclusivity at all levels. We are proud to have maintained Disability Confident Leader status and as part of our commitments to this we guarantee to invite all applicants who meet the essential criteria for a role to attend assessment or interview. If you have a disability or learning difficulty, and prefer to disclose it, please feel free to do so in your application. You can also contact the Recruitment Team via email at recruitment@wmas.nhs.uk if you wish to have a confidential discussion. We use this information, with your permission, to ensure you are fully supported during the recruitment process.

The Trust is proud to support our Armed Forces community and have signed up to the Step Into Health initiative. We welcome applications from Armed Forces Veterans and Service leavers.

Date posted

10 February 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£22,369 a year Please refer to the information pack

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9217-264-24-25

Job locations

Sandwell HUB

Shidas Lane

Oldbury

West Midlands

B69 2GR

Stoke HUB

Forge Lane

Stoke on Trent

West Midlands

ST1 5NP

Warwick HUB

Tournament Fields

Edghill Lane

Warwick

CV34 6LG

Erdington HUB

Opus Aspect

Chester Road

Erdington

B24 0QY

Willenhall HUB

Electrium Point

Ashmore Lake Way

Willenhall

WV12 4LF

Shrewsbury HUB

Mercian Close

Longden Road

Shrewsbury

SY3 9EA

Staffordshire HUB

Unit 2, Tollgate Drive

Tollgate Industrial Estate

Tollgate, Staffordshire

ST16 3HS

Coventry HUB

Ibstock Road

Coventry

CV6 6JR

Job description

Job responsibilities

Undertake a fixed term training & education programme for 42 months to become a HCPC Registered Paramedic within the West Midlands Ambulance Service.

You will be responsible for providing care, assessment, diagnosis, treatment and movement of patients in and out of hospital in emergency and non-emergency situations across a wide range of patient groups and in a wide range of difficult settings.

1.1. Attend the planned programme of training and education

1.2. Adhere to the appropriate job description as per stage of development (ie: Technician)

1.3. Presentation at all times of a smart appearance incorporating current regulations relating to the wearing of uniforms.

1.4. Adherence to the Code of Conduct, Operational Instructions, Quality Procedures, other verbal or written instructions promulgated by the Service currently or in the future.

1.5. The maintenance of factual and accurate records as required by the Service.

1.6. Accurately and factually complete all WMAS documentation including confidential details as required by the service to their skill level and ability.

1.7. The post holder will be required to attend all training courses as and when required in order to acquire additional skills and competencies as requested by the Service.

1.8. Required to have knowledge of current procedures for Radio, Automatic Vehicle Location System and satellite navigation unit to promote a prompt response to emergency calls and urgent removals

1.9. Required to operate both internal and external environments during inclement weather conditions with various degrees of light and darkness

1.20. Conduct dynamic risk assessment when responding to incidents for the protection of yourself your crewmate and the patient, as physical and/verbal abuse may be present on occasions, complying with the Trusts Health and Safety policy at all times, in the support of the organisation to act safely and responsibly in relation to staff, patients, and the communities in which they work.

1.21. When required, liaise with members of the other emergency services

1.22. On occasions may be expected to give evidence to Her Majestys Coroner or Crown Court.

1.23. To be aware of, recognise and report to the appropriate authorities any concerns regarding child abuse under the 1989 Childrens Act

1.24. To participate in audits and equipment evaluations and testing as required.

1.25. Maintain a portfolio of evidence of ongoing clinical practice, reflective practice and training attended