Overview
Main area Integrated Care Grade Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours
* Full time
* Part time
* Flexible working
37.5 hours per week (Various hours available) Job ref 020-AHP066-0925
Employer Welsh Ambulance Service University NHS Trust. Employer type NHS. Site Thanet House, Town Swansea. Salary £39,263 - £47,280 per annum pro rata. Salary period Yearly. Closing 09/10/2025 23:59
Integrated Care Clinician (Paramedic) - Swansea
Band 6
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Job overview
Integrated Care Clinician (Paramedic)
The post holder will undertake telephone triage assessments of patients in an efficient way. They will advise the most appropriate intervention to meet the needs of the patient using best clinical practice, adhering to Trust Policy, protocols and guidelines. Will work in an autonomous capacity, assessing and advising callers within agreed guidelines.
We are looking for more Triage and Assessment Paramedics to join NHS 111 Wales to meet the challenges of urgent and emergency care across Wales. NHS 111 Wales provides urgent out-of-hours care, 24-hour health information with sign posting and access to urgent dental services.
The role offers an opportunity to deliver excellent patient care in a non-patient facing setting, with emphasis on prudent health for patients. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable; English and/or Welsh speakers are welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
111 Wales is at the forefront of improving urgent and emergency care for Wales, online and over the phone. We employ a wide range of colleagues and work as a multi-disciplinary team alongside GPs, Pharmacists and Mental Health Practitioners. This dynamic role involves using your clinical assessment skills to help a broad spectrum of patients, from minor ailments to complex conditions, in a remote clinical decision-making environment.
As a Band 6 Triage and Assessment Paramedic, you’ll have autonomy to make decisions but will be supported by our team of senior clinicians, practice coaches and multi-disciplinary colleagues. You will contribute to Wales Urgent care needs and engage with thousands of patients weekly.
The benefits of working for NHS 111 Wales include available home working, flexible work-life balance policies, health and wellbeing support services, and development of remote clinical decision-making skills.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Working for our organisation
Our workforce comprises over 4,000 people delivering world-class patient care across Wales, 24/7. We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and are committed to inclusivity. We seek to represent the communities we serve, including under-represented groups such as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ communities and disabled people.
Careers within the Welsh Ambulance Services University NHS Trust are diverse and varied with opportunities across the service. Starting salary follows the Trust’s policy; applicants may apply for a higher salary if they have relevant prior experience.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will find the full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or by clicking “Apply now” to view in Trac.
Person specification
Qualifications
* NMC Registered Nurse (adult or Child) with relevant frontline, acute or chronic care practice, or HCPC Registered Paramedic with post-registration experience in frontline services.
* Evidence of regular update training and ongoing professional development as required by the regulating body.
* Meets all desirable criteria as per the attached job description/person specification.
Experience
* Strong listening and communication skills; able to work in a team with a collaborative style.
* Ability to work on own initiative and make decisions.
* Sound clinical decision-making capabilities; up-to-date clinical knowledge; computer literate; committed to personal development.
* Ability to speak Welsh.
Aptitude and Abilities
* Committed to ongoing training and mandatory updates.
* Ability to work independently without direct supervision.
* Flexible approach to work, including rotating shifts, nights, and weekends (unsocial hours).
* Understanding of and alignment with Trust values and behaviours.
The Trust actively seeks to recruit and appoint people currently underrepresented in the workforce. This includes women, people with disabilities, LGBT and minority ethnic groups. All staff are encouraged to learn Welsh. Please provide full contact details for referees, including emails where possible. Failure to do so may delay your application.
To work in the UK, non-UK nationals require sponsorship for a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa unless eligible to work via another route. Non UK/RoI candidates should assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK. If eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and the Immigration Health Surcharge is not required.
Employer certification / accreditation
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and will require a Disclosure to be submitted to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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