Paramedic or EMT - Mental Health Joint Response

East of England Ambulance Service; England; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional emergency service provider in England is looking for experienced Paramedics or EMTs for a mental health joint response role. The position involves working with an Advanced Mental Health Practitioner to ensure patients receive timely care. Ideal candidates should have at least 2 years of post-qualification experience. The role is based in Suffolk, requiring flexible working hours. Exceptional patient care and emergency handling skills are essential. Join a vibrant team dedicated to innovative healthcare delivery.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Supportive work environment

Opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience post qualification.
• Ability to manage emergency situations effectively.
• Competence in pre-hospital care.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergency calls and incidents.
• Provide specialist care in a pre-hospital environment.
• Consult established clinical guidelines and standards.

Skills

Emergency driving skills

Patient care

Mental health support

Communication skills

Education

Paramedic qualification

EMT certification

Job description

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25.08.2025

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09.10.2025

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Job Description:

EEAST is a great place to work, great people, great career opportunities and a career that can take you anywhere. No two days are the same, if you are looking for a varied and supportive environment EEAST can offer you that and more!

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Job overview

We would like to invite eligible Paramedics, EMTs or Pre-Hospital Practitioners (PHP) with experience of 2-years or more post qualification to apply for a 6-month secondment on the Suffolk Mental Health Vehicle.

This role will be working alongside an Advanced Mental Health Practitioner from Norfolk and Suffolk Foundation Trust (NSFT). This is an exciting position, allowing patients to receive mental health care, in the right place, at the right time, by the right clinician. The MHRV follows a successful pilot period and is in line the current NHS framework for ambulance mental health care.

This resource operates 7-days per week, 15:00-01:00hrs, currently from Ipswich Ambulance Station, covering both East and West Suffolk localities. The MHRV may move to start from Stowmarket in the future – however notice would be given for this location change. Applicants are advised to note this potential location move before applying.

You will remain on your current pay and unfortunately no mileage payments can be offered during the secondment. You will remain working within your current scope of practice (EMT, Paramedic or PHP).

To be considered for this opportunity, please submit your expression of interest in 300 words to both @@ stating your interest and suitability for the role.

Main duties of the job

To respond using emergency driving skills and manage emergency calls/incidents as allocated including emergencies, urgent calls, inter-hospital transfers and other allocated operational details commensurate with their role and responsibilities.

At all times provide specialist, clinical, social and holistic care to patients in a pre-hospital environment.

To act in accordance with agreed guidelines Trust policy/procedures and current legislation. Health & Care Professions Council requirements for Paramedic Registration and clinical guidance including Joint Royal Colleges Ambulance Liaison Committee (JRCALC), and National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) as appropriate.

Working for our organisation

You'll have the opportunity to work in one of the most diverse regions in the country, with the vibrant capital city just a stone's throw away and the invigorating North Sea coast to the east.
At EEAST we bring together all our skills to provide 24 hour, 365 days a year urgent care to those in need of emergency and non-emergency medical treatment and transport in Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Essex, Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire.
We are always looking to innovate our approaches and work together to offer the best possible patient care across our counties.

We aim to represent and value the diversity of our local communities through our workforce and service provision. We therefore positively encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as Black, Asian, or other ethnic groups, individuals with a Disability, or LGBTQ+ individuals who meet the specific criteria.

We at EEAST want to support our employees achieve a balance between work and other priorities, such as caring responsibilities, family commitments, further learning, and other interests. We therefore welcome flexible working requests

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For a thorough and comprehensive understanding of the role, including all its specific requirements and responsibilities, please consult the attached Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides an in-depth overview that will give you a clear and detailed picture of what the position entails.

Please note, should you be successful in your application, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks, prior to receiving an unconditional offer, if full employment checks cannot be achieved (this will include existing and unserved disciplinary sanctions), then your offer may be withdrawn.

How to apply
Step 1 - Read the advert and the Job Description and Person Specification (attached)
Step 2 - Complete the Supporting Statement - Your statement needs to indicate how you meet each of the criteria contained within the Person Specification.
Step 3 - Complete the online application and upload your statement. Please note, CVs are not accepted

Person specification

Paramedic

• Paramedic Job Description and Person Specification Attached

EMT

• EMT Job Description and Person Specification Attached
• Experience *2 years or more post qualification*

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Candidates who require a Skilled Worker visa to work in the United Kingdom can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for this position by assessing their circumstances against the criteria specified on theCheck if you need a UK visa - website. We encourage all applicants to review these criteria carefully to understand their eligibility for sponsorship.

References and Employment History: All references from current and previous employers, will be sought via their Human Resources Department and must cover a minimum of 3 years employment. Therefore, when completing the reference section of your application form, please give the address, telephone number and email address of the Human Resources Department and indicate your current/previous line manager and their departmental details.

All appointments will be subject to currently having a clean disciplinary record.

Please be advised that a No Smoking Policy is in operation throughout the Trust.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme - Under the Trust's commitment 'Positive about Disabled People', if you consider yourself as having a disability and you meet the minimum selection criteria for any post, you will get an automatic interview. By minimum selection criteria we mean that you must provide us with evidence in your application form which demonstrates the essential requirements as set out in the person specification and advertisement for a post.

We aim to represent and value the diversity of our local communities through our workforce and service provision. We therefore positively encourage applications, regardless of age, race, religion & belief, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, marriage & civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity or disability.