Main duties of the job
You must be a qualified paramedic with one of the following qualifications, IHCD Paramedic Award, BTECH Level 4, BSc, DipHE or FdSc to train as a HART Operative.
* Band 6 experienced Paramedic with a minimum of 2 years (24 months) experience at band 6.
* Are available for ALL the Mandated course dates
* Have driving Licence that is valid within the UK, including C1catagory or equivalent.
* UK HCPC registered Paramedic
To apply you must have a good level of physical fitness, weigh under 124KG and over 50KG (in HART PPE approx. 7 KG) and be capable of swimming a minimum of 200 meters. Initial training lasts 11 weeks and consists of mainly residential courses You will also be required to be available to respond, at no notice, to incidents nationwide for up to 48hours.
The selection process will consist of
* Physical Competence Assessment (PCA):
* (HART PCA tests are carried out on both land and in water and have been designed to replicate a number of the physical demands required to operate as a HART Paramedic.)
* Confined space / height confidence assessment
* ALS Clinical assessment
* Swimming assessment (200m swim / 10min tread water / duck dive)
* Specialist Occupational Health Assessment (including eye, hearing, lung function, grip / back strength testing)
* Interview
About us
If you are shortlisted, you must attend an assessment in Ashford for the first stage including Swim Clinical and Confidence assessments
If successful you will be invited to the PCA test and interview .
Please note that whilst we are interviewing for both areas of the trust Gatwick have very minimal spaces available without a talent pool available.
(No further dates available)
Job responsibilities
Drop in session. Observer shifts can be arranged at the respective HART sites prior to assessment (this is strongly encouraged)
All HART Operatives must maintain specific weight limits for PPE and pass a PCA every six months. They also need to stay updated in HART disciplines through ongoing training. Failing this could mean a return to standard A&E Operations.
To secure a position, candidates must complete various training courses and pass the assessments.
More about HART is available on the Zone or NARU websites.
Current SECAmb employees moving into this role will shift to the new terms and conditions. Payments for unsocial hours will follow the Section 2 agreement. Claims should be made via the monthly timesheet. Further details are in the Agenda for Change handbook.
Please note that we also provide application forms in large print or other formats. Please contact recruitment@secamb.nhs.uk to request.
Person Specification
* C1 Driving licence
* Does the candidate give example/s of using the trust values in their current role.
* HCPC Registered
* Meet minimum medical and weight requirements
* Band 6 experienced Paramedic with a minimum of 2 years (24 months) experience at band 6.
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.
£38,682 to £46,580 a yearp.a. AFC Section 2
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