HART Paramedic Pool

NHS; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in emergency healthcare is seeking dedicated HART Paramedics to join their recruitment pool. This role involves responding to hazardous situations and providing critical care in challenging environments. Ideal candidates will possess strong clinical decision-making skills, effective communication abilities, and a commitment to ongoing professional development. With comprehensive training and support, you will be part of a team that makes a significant impact on community health. If you're ready to take on this rewarding challenge, we encourage you to apply and contribute to a vital service that supports millions in need.

Benefits

Full Training and Ongoing Support

27 Days Holiday Entitlement

NHS Pension Scheme

Professional Development Opportunities

Occupational Health Support

Employee Assistance Programme

NHS Discounts at Over 200 Stores

Qualifications

• HCPC Registered Paramedic with 2+ years post-registration experience.
• Emergency driving qualification and valid UK driving license.

Responsibilities

• Respond to complex incidents and deliver paramedic-level care.
• Participate in physical competency assessments and interviews.

Skills

Clinical Decision-Making

Effective Communication

Teamwork

IT Proficiency

Autonomous Clinical Practice

Training and Development Skills

Education

Registered HCPC Paramedic

Emergency Driving Qualification

Level 2 Educational Qualifications

Job description

South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

The Hazardous Area Response Team (HART) is a specialist capability within the ambulance service, providing paramedic-level care in hazardous situations such as large-scale incidents, working at height, in water, or in difficult access areas. HART Paramedics undergo extensive training in specialist skills, including the use of protective clothing and incident management equipment.

As a HART Paramedic, you will respond to complex incidents and deliver interventions across key capability areas:

• Hazardous Materials incidents
• Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear emergencies (CBRN)
• Marauding Terrorist Attacks
• Safe Working at Height
• Confined Space
• Unstable Terrain
• Water Operations
• Support to Security Operations

SCAS HART is based in Eastleigh, near Southampton, Hampshire.

Note: Currently, there are no vacancies; this is a recruitment pool.

Main duties of the job

We are seeking experienced paramedics for the HART recruitment pool. The application process includes:

1. Application shortlisting
2. Physical competency assessment testing
3. Confidence tests for working at height and confined spaces, and a clinical OSCE
4. Respiratory mask fit testing
5. HART interview (on separate days)
6. Completion of internal trust requirements, including occupational health screening

Assessment and interview dates will be confirmed; no alternative dates will be available. Candidates should attend in uniform, with appropriate footwear, swimming gear, and goggles, as swimming assessments may be part of the process. Successful candidates will be notified on the day of assessment.

About us

Benefits include:

• Full training and ongoing support
• Holiday entitlement of 27 days, rising to 29 after 5 years, and 33 after 10 years, plus 8 bank holidays
• Enrolment in the NHS Pension Scheme
• Opportunities for professional development within SCAS and the NHS
• Occupational health support and Employee Assistance Programme
• NHS discounts at over 200 stores

South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust provides emergency, urgent, and non-emergency healthcare services across Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Hampshire, Oxfordshire, Surrey, and Sussex, serving over 7 million people with a workforce of over 4,500 staff and 1,100 volunteers.

Job responsibilities

Essential criteria include:

• HCPC Registered Paramedic with at least 2 years of operational experience, including preceptorship and NQP period
• Emergency driving qualification
• Strong communication skills
• Proactive CPD and professional development
• Teamwork, self-discipline, decision-making skills
• Good fitness, comfort working at height and in confined spaces, capable of swimming 100 metres
• Weight limit of 115kg for operational reasons
• No lung or breathing conditions requiring inhalers

Applicants should be aware of potential requirements for flexible shifts, national deployment, and residential training courses.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registered HCPC Paramedic with 2+ years post-registration experience
• Emergency driving qualification (IHCD or FutureQuals)
• Valid manual B category UK driving license, C1 category, max 3 penalty points
• CPD evidence
• Coaching/mentoring experience and qualifications
• Educational qualifications (level 2 minimum)
• SORT Team membership

Knowledge

• Operational ambulance experience
• Experience working in multi-agency environments
• Supervisory and mentorship experience

Skills

• High clinical standards and decision-making abilities
• Effective communication and teamwork skills
• IT proficiency
• Ability to work in challenging environments (confined spaces, heights)
• Autonomous clinical practice
• Training and development skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role requires a DBS check due to the nature of the work.

Salary: £37,338 to £44,962 per annum, pro rata.