The Australasian College of Paramedicine

14th Oct 2024

Job Opportunity: International Newly Qualified Paramedic (Aus and NZ Only) South Central Ambulance Service - Bicester UK

Recruiting Paramedics for Early January 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 January 2025.

Working for South Central Ambulance Service (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 early January 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

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

We actively welcome job applications from candidates who have a disability or who are members of the BAME, LGBTQ+ and Armed Forces community (including: Reservists, Veterans, Spouses and Cadets). Here at SCAS we are proud to have a workforce that reflects the diverse community we serve. Applicants who have a disability or are members of the armed forces community who meet the minimum shortlisting criteria for their post of interest will be invited for an interview and/or assessment (where applicable).

Please be assured that any requests for reasonable adjustments will not negatively affect your application.

As well as standard NHS benefits like generous holiday entitlement and an excellent pension scheme, we offer lots of extras for our staff.

Find out more and apply here. Applications close 27 October 2024.

Disclaimer: The above material is provided by the employer and the College is not responsible for any inaccuracies. For any queries about the position please contact the advertised employer.

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