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Main area
Paramedic
Grade
Band 5
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
195-24-IEP-Aus-MID25
Employer
South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
South Central Ambulance Service
Town
Bicester
Salary
£29,970 - £36,483 Pro Rata/Per Annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
06/12/2024 23:59

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International Newly Qualified Paramedic (Australia Only)

Band 5

Job overview

Recruiting Paramedics for an MID 2025 Start Date

Are you ready to join the SCAS Family?

We are recruiting for Internationally Educated Paramedics.

We are now welcoming applications from experienced Paramedics to join us in MID 2025.

Working for SCAS you will cover a variety of different areas providing vital emergency and unscheduled patient care. One job may need you in the middle of a city and next out in the countryside or even at the coast. 

During your off days you can explore the nearby big cities or jump on a plane from one of our local airports to Europe. 

Does this interest you! Then we have a place for you in our team. 

**Please note, if you are successful you will be required to complete a variety of pre-employment checks including an in-country Health Check, Police Check and Driving Report**

Main duties of the job

Our Relocation Package for you 

  • Fully funded pre paid Flights
  • Fully funded Certificate of Sponsorship 
  • Reimbursement of Visa, HCPC scrutiny fees , Police Check & In Country Health Check 
  • 10 weeks free shared accommodation 
  • 6 weeks comprehensive conversion course with our dedicated international education team 
  • Mentoring on the road with our experienced paramedics 
  • C1 driving fully funded and supported by our driving team 
  • Certificate in Emergency Response Ambulance Driving Qualification 
  • A dedicated pastoral team to support your transition from your home country to the UK 
  • Support from current international cohorts 
  • Airport meet and greet and transport to your accommodation 

Working for our organisation

Organisation Benefits 

  • 27 days annual leave rising to 29 after 5 years, plus 8 bank holidays
  • Enrolment into the NHS Pension Scheme
  • NHS and Blue light discounts
  • Car Lease and Cycle to Work schemes
  • Access to Health and Wellbeing guidance including metal health and physical health support
  • Access to continual professional development opportunities 

**Please note, whilst we endeavour to place you at your preferred station, your location is subject to spaces being available and the needs of the service at the time.**

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

What we need from you 

  • A recognised Paramedic Qualification 
  • To be in a position to register with the Health Care Professions Council or have already obtained your registration 
  • In country Police Clearance 
  • A current full Driving Licence 
  • In date and Valid Passport 
  • Ready to arrive for an MID 2025 start date

Your Salary 

The starting salary is  

  • £29,970-£36,483 depending on experience
  • Plus unsocial hours enhancement boosting your income by around 17% 
  • Overtime is available at time and a half 
  • Newly Qualified Paramedics, Internationally Educated Paramedics, newly registered HCPC clinicians following a 24 month consolidation of learning, accessing the full scope of paramedic practice progress to Band 6 £37,338 - £44,962  

Apply now for your chance to join this great team. 

Please note any applications that are detected to be Artificial Intelligence completed will be rejected. Please complete your application yourself. 

Person specification

Essential Criteria

Essential criteria
  • Paramedic Degree
  • Hold valid in date passport with at least 6 months before expiry
  • Pre hospital care experience

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Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
International Recruitment
Job title
International Recruitment
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01869 365 000
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