Qualified Paramedic

North West Ambulance Service Nhs Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional ambulance service provider in Manchester is seeking newly qualified paramedics to participate in a structured two-year consolidation program. The role includes extensive training, reflective practice, and supervision to support professional integration into the ambulance service. Candidates must possess a valid C1 driving licence, right to work documentation, and health clearance. Benefits include a pension scheme, annual leave, and NHS discounts.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Up to 33 days annual leave

NHS discounts

Car lease scheme

Cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• Full C1 driving licence with no more than 3 endorsement points.
• Right to work and identity documents (e.g., UK passport).
• Good health and satisfactory medical clearance.

Responsibilities

• Undertake the structured two-year consolidation period.
• Complete a 6-week full-time training course.
• Participate in pre-employment checks.

Job description

About the Role

You will be entering into a structured programme to properly integrate and support newly qualified paramedics into the ambulance service workplace, enabling the time to consistently apply academic knowledge, skills, and placement experience into confident practice. The programme includes a two‑year consolidation period of learning, reflective practice, and feedback, with thorough direct and indirect clinical supervision to help you apply your knowledge.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake the structured two‑year consolidation period, including reflective practice and supervision.
• Start your induction on 13th April 2026.
• Complete a 6‑week full‑time training course on commencement of the role (2 weeks clinical, 4 weeks emergency driving).
• Co‑operate with sector and station allocation discussions; once allocated, changes cannot be made.
• Participate in pre‑employment checks, including a driving assessment.

Key Requirements

• Full C1 driving licence with no more than 3 endorsement points (up to 6 points in exceptional circumstances).
• Right to work and identity documents (e.g., UK passport, settlement status, or biometric residence permit).
• Good health and satisfactory medical clearance (including Occupational Health).
• Valid driving assessment outcome.

Training & Development

Following induction you will begin a continuous learning pathway that provides both clinical and practical skill development, supported by NHS training programmes and access to further development opportunities.

Working Conditions

All appointments are based on a negotiated sector allocation and a specific ambulance station. Sector/ station changes are final after the allocation discussion.

Benefits

Benefits include a pension scheme, up to 33 days annual leave (exclusive of bank holidays), NHS discounts, car lease scheme, cycle‑to‑work scheme, NHS mortgages and childcare vouchers.

Equality & Diversity

North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer and actively promotes diversity and inclusion. The Trust offers guaranteed interview schemes for disabled applicants and has an anti‑racist statement published in October 2025. The Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy early if a large number of applications are received.