Paramedic

Are you a Qualified Paramedic, Are you ambitious, motivated, calm under pressure and be able to display empathy, care and sensitivity in peoples time of need? If so, we are looking for you!

Please note, vacancies for this role will be based out of Cumbria & Lancashire - Fylde Coast

At NWAS we have an unrivalled clinical development pathway. Meaning you’ll have access to fantastic training and development opportunities, including funding for formal academic qualifications and NHS leadership Training. Members of our team have gone on to become senior managers, clinical leaders, consultant paramedics and even CEO – and you can too.

Working on the Fylde Coast, you will apply your clinical skills in a variety of environments, ranging from the busy town to rural villages.

Happiness – The North West boasts higher standard of living, more to do, cheaper housing and a wealth of history and culture. The Fylde Coast offers a unique blend of coastal scenery and renowned attractions, including Blackpool Pleasure Beach, Blackpool Tower and Blackpool Zoo. The Fylde Coast also benefits from its own microclimate, often bringing beautiful days to enjoy the seaside.

With Manchester, Liverpool and the Lake District all around an hour away, Blackpool is ideally placed for exploring both city life and the countryside.

Take a look at this short video with testimonials from our Operational members of staff:

Evidence of completion of a two year consolidation of learning programme in a ambulance trust, if appointed on/after 1st September 2016

We will aim to –

• Close the advert on 10.11.2027 (depending on numbers, advert might close earlier).
• Complete professional discussion & OSCE (Date TBC)
• Sector Allocation preferences will be requested after professional discussion. Once Allocated Sector and Station, changes cannot be made.
• You will need to be available to start your Induction from January 2027
• Provide a 6 week full time training course (2 week clinical, 4 week emergency driving) on commencement of the role.

North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust provides 24 hour, 365 days a year accident and emergency services to those in need of emergency medical treatment and transport.

Our highly skilled staff provide life‑saving care to patients in the community and take people to hospital or a place of care if needed.

We also provide non-emergency patient transport services for those patients who require non-emergency transport to and from hospital and who are unable to travel unaided because of their medical condition or clinical need.

Alongside the other emergency services, we also work to ensure the safety of the public and treatment of patients in the event of a major incident.

We also deliver the NHS 111 service in the North West. NHS 111 replaced NHS Direct in 2013. This service was introduced to make it easier for people to access local NHS healthcare services in England. It provides non-emergency medical help fast, and is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

For further details / informal visits contact:
Name: HR Hub Team

Job title:

HR Hub Team (Recruitment)