South West Ambulance Service Trust Nhs Trust jobs

Get started with the South Western Ambulance Services in partnership with the King's Trust.

This opportunity is for a three-day career access course based in Bristol, starting the week commencing on the 9th of November, in partnership with King's Trust.

When someone calls 999, you will be their first point of contact in a medical emergency. Based in our Bristol Control Room, you will listen, assess and respond with care - capturing vital information, offering reassurance and helping ensure every patient gets the right care at the right time.

By attending this course, you will:
Learn more about South West Ambulance Service and what we are looking for

Learn about the recruitment process

Cover sector based awareness, interview skills, cv support and preparation for the assessment day

Get additional support through the recruitment process

Be guaranteed an assessment space on the 14th of November

For more information about this course or the roles on offer, sign up and a member of the team will be in touch.

Requirements to be eligible for this program:
You must be based in the UK and have the right to work

You must be 18-30-years-old

Must apply directly with the King's Trust via the link below:
https://sectors.kingstrust.org.uk/health-social-care/courses/south-west-bristol-SWAS-532118

Please refer to the attached 'Full EMD advert' document for full details of this vacancy.

Part-time hours will be considered through a flexible working application which will be reviewed on a case by case basis. For further information, please visit Balancing Patient Care and Employee Well-being (swasft-joinus.co.uk)

Please note that this role is 24/7 365 days a year (including bank holidays, weekends, days, nights etc.) and we work shifts to achieve this.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to complete a sign up link with the Kings Trust ahead of the programme

For a further insight to this role, please view the following video https://vimeo.com/742269034/8e60f54da6

Please note, we are recruiting to a holding pool for our next course intakes.

Working for us is an experience like no other. We provide emergency and urgent care, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, operating across the largest ambulance region in England and responding to an average of 2,650 incidents every day.

We remain committed to ensuring that we provide the best possible care for all our patients, which is reflected in our new five-year strategy which has continually improving patient care at its very core.

The role is based in Bristol, a lively yet laid-back city with top class shopping, street food, dynamic events and friendly festivals and excellent national and international transport links.

If you embody our values of one team, compassionate and innovative and are looking to make a real difference to peoples’ lives, then we would love to hear from you.

In return we will equip you with the skills and resources you need to thrive in your role.

You will have opportunities to progress to roles across the Trust and enjoy continuous professional development.

Benefits

Competitive NHS salary

A standard working week of 37.5 hours

Holiday entitlements of 27 days per year, plus general and public holidays, rising to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years

Pay enhancements for out of hours, shift and overtime working

Generous Pension Scheme

Career and salary progression

Car leasing scheme

Free parking across Trust sites

Staff networks

Wide range of discounts from various organisations across the UK

For further information about this role please see attached the job description and person specification attached

Right to work / Certificate of Sponsorship

This role does not meet the criteria for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship under current Home Office regulations. You must have the existing right to work in the UK to be considered for this position.

For further information on visa sponsorship and eligibility, please refer to the UK Government guidance on Skilled Worker visas: www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa