International Newly Qualified Paramedic (Aus and NZ)

Health and Care
Uk
September 23, 2024
£30.0 - £37.3 / year
Full Time
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Job Description

 

JOB SUMMARY

 

Are you prepared to join the SCAS family?

We are looking for internationally educated paramedics.

We are currently accepting applications from newly certified and experienced paramedics to join us in January and February 2025.

Working at SCAS will expose you to a wide range of situations, including emergency and unscheduled patient care. One job may need you to work in the heart of a city, while the next may take you to the countryside or even the shore.

During your free time, you can visit nearby major cities or fly from one of our local airports to Europe.

Do you find this interesting? Then we have a place for you on our team.

**Please be aware that if you are successful, you will be needed to pass a range of pre-employment exams, including an in-country health check, police check, IELTS (if applicable), TB test (if applicable), and driving report**

Main responsibilities of the job

Our Relocation Package For You

  • Fully subsidised pre-paid flights.
  • Certificate of Sponsorship is fully financed.
  • Reimbursement for visa, HCPC scrutiny costs, police check and in-country health check
  • 10 weeks of free shared accomodation.
  • Up to ten weeks of shared car hire
  • 6-week complete conversion course with our experienced international education staff.
  • Six weeks of roadside mentoring with our seasoned paramedics.
  • C1 driving is completely funded and supported by our driving staff.
  • Certificate for Emergency Response Ambulance Driving Qualification
  • A professional pastoral team to help you move from your native country to the UK.
  • Support from present international cohorts.
  • Airport pickup and transportation to your accommodation

Working for our organisation.

Organisational Benefits

  • 27 days of yearly leave, rising to 29 after 5 years, plus 8 bank holidays.
  • Enrolment in the NHS Pension Scheme
  • NHS and Blue Light Discounts
  • Car leasing and cycle-to-work plans
  • Access to health and wellbeing information, including mental and physical health help.
  • Access to ongoing professional development opportunities.

**Please keep in mind that, while we will make every effort to position you at your selected station, your location is dependent on available spaces and the demands of the service at the time.**

Detailed job description and primary responsibilities

What We Need from You

  • A acknowledged paramedic qualification.
  • To be able to register with the Health Care Professions Council or have previously earned your registration.
  • In-country police clearance
  • A current complete driving licence
  • In date and valid passport

Your salary

Starting salaries are

  • £29,970-£36,483, based on experience.
  • Plus, increasing your unsocial hours will increase your revenue by around 17%.
  • Overtime is available for time and a half.
  • Newly qualified paramedics, internationally educated paramedics, and newly registered HCPC clinicians can advance to Band 6 after a 24-month consolidation of learning and accessing the full scope of paramedic practice. £37,338 – £44,962

Apply today for a chance to join this fantastic team.

Please keep in mind that any applications that are discovered as being completed with Artificial Intelligence will be denied. Please fill out your application yourself.

Person Specification

Essential Criteria

Essential criteria

  • Paramedic Degree or about to qualify.
  • Hold a valid passport with at least 6 months before expiry.
  • Pre-hospital care experience.

We strongly encourage job applications from people with disabilities or members of the BAME, LGBTQ+, and Armed Forces communities (including reservists, veterans, spouses, and cadets). SCAS is delighted to have a workforce that reflects the diverse population it serves. Applicants with disabilities or members of the armed forces community who meet the minimal shortlisting criteria for their desired position will be called to an interview and/or assessment (where applicable).

Please be assured that any requests for acceptable revisions will not have a negative impact on your application.

In addition to normal NHS benefits such as significant holiday entitlement and a good pension system, we provide a variety of extras for our employees. For additional information, visit scasjobs.co.uk/benefits.

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