Job overview
PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY WELSH AMBULANCE SERVICE TRUST
The Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust (WAST) is looking to recruit HART Paramedics to work within the Hazardous Area Response Team (HART).
HART is a specially recruited team of experienced Paramedics who are trained and equipped to provide the ambulance service response to high risk and complex emergency situations.
WAST HART are currently recruiting for a Full Time Permanent HART Paramedic.
This post is at Agenda for Change Band 6 and will include the associated unsocial hours for the current rota pattern.
Please note this vacancy is only for Band 6 Fully Qualified Paramedics
Main duties of the job
It is essential that applicants for this post are already HCPC registered Paramedics.
WAST, HART is based in Bridgend South Wales but covers a Pan Wales response. As such successful applicants would be expected to be prepared for prolonged deployments if the situation required.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Working for our organisation
#RemarkablePeople
Our workforce is made up of over 4,000 remarkable people who contribute to the delivery of world-class patient care across Wales, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Whether you work in a patient-facing role or within our range of support services, the work that you do enables us to provide high quality care, wherever and whenever we’re needed.
The Trust recognises the need for its workforce to represent the diversity of the population it serves across the whole of Wales and seeks to create an environment where diversity is celebrated and inclusivity matters. We are also keen to break down any barriers into the Trust, and would encourage applications from under-represented groups, including those from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ communities and disability groups.
Careers within the Welsh Ambulance Services University NHS Trust are diverse and varied, with opportunities arising right across the service. Whatever your skills and background, you’re sure to find a career with us which is fulfilling, challenging, and rewarding.
In line with the Trust’s Starting Salary Procedure, all applicants will start at the bottom of the band for the position applied for, but can apply for a higher salary if they have previous experience relevant to the position.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Maintaining full HART training and skill sets, the post-holder will work to their respective scope of HART practice.
They will also need to be able to operate at band 6 level Paramedic when required in support of wider Operations, including responding to calls.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac
Person specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential criteria
* A recognised Higher Education paramedic qualification (Dip HE), or Successfully completed an approved Paramedic Training Programme.
* Registered Paramedic with the Health and Care Professionals Council.
* A recognised Higher Education Paramedic qualification (with recognised equivalent experience).
* IHCD Advanced Driving Programme 11(D2) (BTEC Level 3 in Emergency Ambulance Driving.
Desirable criteria
* BSc (Hons) Paramedic Science
Experience
Essential criteria
* Specialist knowledge and experience across the range of work procedures and practices underpinned by theoretical knowledge or significant practical experience in prioritising needs and informed decision making in the delivery of care.
* Knowledge of current clinical evidence based medicine.
* Knowledge and understanding of Clinical Governance.
Values
Essential criteria
* To show sympathy, empathy, compassion and care in line with the organisations own beliefs and values
Other
Essential criteria
* Required to work during the unsocial hours period.
* To work effectively and safely in any unpredictable environment.
* Able to travel.
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential criteria
* The ability to communicate highly sensitive, complex and contentious information to a broad spectrum of patients and relatives.
* The ability to work within a team and independently.
* Able to influence, inspire and effectively work with those around them.
* Ability to provide high quality care that is responsive to patient need.
* Competent to use the Clinical computer systems available.
* Ability to work autonomously and independently.
* Self-motivated.
* Flexible approach to working in practice and willingness to develop intuitive new approaches to care.
* Ability to handle conflict and respect others values, religions and opinions
Desirable criteria
* Ability to speak Welsh
* Able to demonstrate competencies in a whole range of presentations.
* Ability to work across professional and organisational boundaries.
* Understanding of computer systems.