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Newly Qualified Paramedic - Clacton

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry & Junior Level
  • Healthcare
    Education & Teaching
  • Cambridge

AI generated summary

  • You must have a Level 3 Emergency Response Driving certificate, C1 license (reimbursed up to £1,000), and dedication to career progression in clinical practice or leadership.
  • You will deliver outstanding patient care, collaborate with healthcare teams, manage diverse environments, complete supervised practice, utilize clinical resources, and transition to confident autonomy.

Requirements

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  • - £1500 payment in your first months’ pay
  • - All payments are subject to usual deductions of Tax and NI
  • - Career progression opportunities in to advanced clinical practice, leadership, education or research
  • - Access to 24/7 clinical advice, Critical Care desk and an Operational Commander
  • - Additional 5% fringe (high cost area) in certain areas of Hertfordshire and Essex
  • - C1 reimbursement of up to £1,000 (subject to terms and conditions)
  • - Level 3 Emergency Response Driving certificate
  • - Pay enhancement for out of hours shift working
  • - NHS Pension Scheme
  • - Free parking
  • - Minimum of 27 days annual leave
  • - Occupational Health services including a 24hr Employee Assistance Program, mental health and wellbeing, legal and financial services
  • - Staff support networks BAME, LGBTQ+, Multi Faith and All Women in EEAST

Responsibilities

  • - Deliver CQC rated ‘outstanding’ care to our patients
  • - Work harmoniously alongside our dedicated team of clinical staff, volunteers, call handlers and dispatchers and support services
  • - Routinely work with other Allied Health Professionals in partnership organisations in both hospitals and community based services to ensure safe referrals and discharge
  • - Manage a wide range of environments, across both urban and rural areas managing everything from birth to end of life, chronic conditions to critical illness or injury
  • - Transition from newly qualified in to a confident and fully autonomous clinician
  • - No solo responding in first 6 months
  • - Complete 150-300 hours supervised practice in first 12 weeks after registration with an experienced paramedic
  • - Complete Practice Educator course at 9 months onwards, via Trust approved practice education program
  • - Utilize a 24/7 Clinical Advice Line to validate clinical decision-making, discharging planning and practice, advice on procedures or escalate critical, complex on scene decisions
  • - Access electronic patient care records, up to date clinical guidelines, incident management and alternative care pathway applications using a personally issued tablet

FAQs

What is the starting salary for a Newly Qualified Paramedic at EEAST?

The starting salary details are not specified in the job description, but newly qualified paramedics will also receive a £1500 payment in their first month's pay.

Is there a signing bonus for joining EEAST?

Yes, there is a signing bonus of £1500 that will be included in your first month's pay.

What opportunities for career progression are available?

EEAST offers career progression opportunities in advanced clinical practice, leadership, education, or research.

How many days of annual leave do Newly Qualified Paramedics receive?

Newly Qualified Paramedics receive a minimum of 27 days of annual leave.

What support will be available during the first six months of employment?

Newly Qualified Paramedics will not solo respond during the first six months and will receive 150-300 hours of supervised practice in the first 12 weeks with an experienced paramedic.

Are there any financial reimbursements for driving qualifications?

Yes, there is reimbursement of up to £1,000 for obtaining a C1 driving license, subject to terms and conditions.

What kind of support services does EEAST provide?

EEAST provides various support services including Occupational Health services, a 24-hour Employee Assistance Program, and access to mental health and wellbeing resources.

Is there any training provided after registration?

Yes, the structured two-year NQP consolidation program includes a Practice Educator course and access to a 24/7 Clinical Advice Line.

What vehicles are included in the EEAST fleet?

EEAST manages a fleet of over 1,000 vehicles including double staffed ambulances, rapid response cars, operational commander response vehicles, patient transport, and support service vehicles.

What are EEAST's core values?

EEAST's core values include Care, Teamwork, Quality, Respect, and Honesty.

How can I contact the recruitment team for more information?

You can contact the recruitment team via email at Recruitment@eastamb.nhs.uk for further details or informal visits.

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Official LinkedIn for East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust. Account monitored Mon-Fri 9-5. Not for emergencies, please dial 999 if you need an ambulance. We provide 24 hour, 365 days a year accident and emergency services to those in need of emergency medical treatment and transport in - Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Essex, Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire. We receive more than one million emergency calls each year.