Paramedic

Jarrodean Healthcare Recruitment; Daliburgh; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Ambulance Service on the picturesque island of Guernsey as a Paramedic. This role involves responding to emergency calls and providing patient care in a unique setting, supported by a dedicated team and modern equipment. Enjoy benefits like low taxes and a relocation package while experiencing life on a beautiful island.

Benefits

Flat rate 20% income tax

No Council tax or VAT

Financial relocation package

Private rental accommodation support

Qualifications

• Qualified Paramedic with full HCPC registration.
• At least one year post-registration experience.
• Full manual driving license held for at least 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergency 999 calls and provide patient care.
• Participate in major incident response and non-emergency transfers.

Skills

Flexibility

Teamwork

Education

HCPC Registration

Job description

Application Details for Paramedics - Guernsey Ambulance Service

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced Paramedics to join the Ambulance Service on the beautiful island of Guernsey in the Channel Islands.

The Service responds to 999 calls on a Category One to Four basis and includes both the emergency ambulance service and non-emergency patient transfer service, as well as a major incident response for the islands.

There are four teams island-wide, with two teams and approximately 20 staff on duty at any time. The teams comprise a Duty Officer, Paramedics, Community First Responders, Emergency Medical Technicians, Emergency Care Assistants, and Ambulance Care Assistants—all qualified to UK NHS standards.

In addition, the service includes a qualified voluntary crew of local mariners, delivering paramedic care and transport via the marine ambulance service for patients in other islands and vessels in local waters. The marine craft is fully equipped with life-saving and medical equipment, functioning as an ambulance on water.

Guernsey, with a population of 65,000, boasts some of Britain’s finest beaches, a mild and sunny climate, and a historic harbour town in St. Peter’s Port, the island’s capital.

The Ambulance Service in Guernsey and Alderney is a not-for-profit organization partnered with the States of Guernsey Health Service since 1936, operating on a subscription basis and committed to providing excellent care supported by modern equipment and high-standard healthcare professionals.

Person Requirements:

• Qualified Paramedic with full HCPC registration
• At least one year post-registration experience (support for newly qualified Paramedics may be considered based on individual circumstances)
• Full manual driving license held for at least 12 months, with a Category D1 or C1 license
• A flexible approach to the needs of an island setting

Benefits of Working for the States of Guernsey (including Alderney):

• Flat rate 20% income tax
• No Council tax or VAT
• A continental lifestyle with friendly people and low crime rates
• A financial relocation package to support your move and private rental accommodation (note: no staff accommodation available with this role)

Jarrodean is a leading healthcare recruitment partner, specializing in placing healthcare staff. As a nurse-led consultancy, we understand the unique challenges of the Paramedic role and are well-positioned to match your skills with our clients’ requirements.

For an insight into Jarrodean and our current roles, visit jarrodean.com

If this role isn’t for you, remember we offer a generous £500 bonus for successful friend or colleague referrals.