HART Paramedic

South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust; Crawley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking HART Operatives to utilize their clinical skills in challenging environments. Ideal candidates are experienced paramedics, able to respond to high-stakes incidents and undergo extensive training. This role requires physical readiness and a commitment to national deployment, ensuring critical support across various emergencies.

Qualifications

• Qualified paramedics with IHCD Paramedic Award, BTECH Level 4, BSc, DipHE, or FdSc.
• Must have a valid UK driving license, including C1 category or equivalent.
• Experience as Band 6 paramedic with at least 24 months experience.

Responsibilities

• Respond to CBRN and HAZMAT incidents as part of an Ambulance Intervention Team.
• Deploy nationwide for periods of 36 hours or more at short notice.
• Acquire Swift Water Rescue Technician (SRT) certification.

Skills

Physical fitness

Clinical skills

Swimming

Education

IHCD Paramedic Award

BTECH Level 4

BSc, DipHE, or FdSc qualifications

Job description

Would you like to use your clinical skills in the most challenging environments?

HART in SECAmb is seeking candidates for Ashford and Gatwick Operating Units, who are either:

• Currently operating as Experienced HART Operatives
• OR HCPC Registered Paramedics in an A+E ambulance setting

HART is a national initiative led by the Department of Health, enabling clinical care in previously inaccessible areas. HART Operatives respond to incidents involving Chemical, Biological, Radiation, and Nuclear (CBRN), Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT), structural/trench collapse, major transportation incidents, working at height, confined space, and complex entrapment rescues.

The team may also provide specialist clinical support in Search and Rescue (USAR) environments. All operatives must attain Swift Water Rescue Technician (SRT) status, working in flooded areas and difficult environments.

On duty, operatives must be able to deploy nationwide with no notice for periods of 36 hours or more and as part of an Ambulance Intervention Team. Besides HART-specific work, operatives will respond to the Trust's operational needs.

Applicants must be qualified paramedics with IHCD Paramedic Award, BTECH Level 4, BSc, DipHE, or FdSc qualifications to train as a HART Operative.

Essential Requirements:

• Band 6 experienced Paramedic with at least 2 years (24 months) experience at Band 6
• Availability for all mandated course dates
• Valid UK driving license, including C1 category or equivalent
• UK HCPC registered Paramedic

Applicants must have good physical fitness, weigh between 50kg and 124kg (including PPE), and be capable of swimming a minimum of 200 meters. Initial training lasts 11 weeks, mainly residential. Responding to incidents nationwide at short notice for up to 48 hours is required.

Selection Process:

• Physical Competence Assessment (land and water)
• Confined space/height confidence assessment
• ALS Clinical assessment
• Swimming assessment (200m swim, 10 min tread water, duck dive)
• Occupational Health Assessment (eye, hearing, lung function, grip/back strength)
• Interview

If shortlisted, attend assessments on Monday 7th July 2025 in Ashford, including swim and confidence tests. Successful candidates will be invited for PCA and interview on Thursday 10th July. Gatwick has limited spaces without a talent pool. No further dates are available.

For more details or informal visits, contact:

• Name: Paul Willis
• Job Title: HART Manager
• Email: [e-mail]