Trainee Advanced Paramedic Practitioners Urgent and Primary Care (TAPPUPC)

TN United Kingdom; South Kesteven; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking dedicated Paramedics to join their expanding team as Trainee Advanced Practitioners. This role offers a unique opportunity to develop your skills in a clinical setting while contributing to high-quality patient care. Successful candidates will receive a fully funded Post Graduate Diploma in Advanced Practice, enhancing their qualifications and career progression. With a commitment to equality and diversity, this organization welcomes applications from all sections of society. Join a forward-thinking team and make a significant impact in urgent and primary care.

Qualifications

• HCPC registered Paramedics eligible for PGDip Advanced Practice.
• Demonstrable clinical practice experience in primary/urgent/emergency care.

Responsibilities

• Providing high-level, independent decision-making for patient care.
• Working within a rotational model in primary care and Out of Hours services.

Skills

Clinical decision-making

Patient assessment

Management of complex needs

Virtual consultations

Education

HCPC registration

Post Graduate Diploma in Advanced Practice

Tools

Emergency Response Driver Training

Job description

The Scottish Ambulance Service is at the frontline of the NHS in Scotland, responding to over 600,000 emergency calls a year. We provide an emergency Ambulance Service to a population of over 5 million people across mainland and island communities.

We are committed to developing a workforce capable of delivering high-quality, clinical, person-centred care, aligned with Scottish Ambulance Service and NHS Quality Strategy.

Role Overview

The role of Advanced Practitioner is a significant development within the Scottish Ambulance Service, offering excellent career progression opportunities in a clinical setting. We are currently accepting applications for Paramedics to become Trainee Advanced Practitioners (Urgent & Primary Care).

This role allows you to join our expanding team of Advanced Practitioners within SAS and build on the success of the Advanced Practice programme.

Responsibilities

• Providing high-level, independent decision-making including assessment, diagnosis, management, and treatment of patients with complex needs.
• Working within a rotational model in primary care and Out of Hours services.
• Providing virtual patient consultations, professional support to clinicians, and responding on behalf of the Scottish Ambulance Service.
• Contributing to service-wide audits, research, training, and education.

Qualifications and Requirements

• HCPC registered Paramedics eligible for PGDip Advanced Practice.
• Demonstrable clinical practice experience in primary/urgent/emergency care.
• Full UK manual driving license and successful completion of FutureQuals Emergency Response Driver Training.

Training and Salary

Successful applicants will undertake a fully funded Post Graduate Diploma in Advanced Practice, including non-medical prescribing, over approximately 30 months. Salaries during training are a percentage of Band 7, increasing upon qualification.

Additional Information

Applicants should read all supporting documentation and complete a reflective learning statement. Support from current line managers is required. External candidates must pass a fitness test. Interviews are scheduled for June 2025. Drop-in sessions will be held in May 2025 via Teams to answer questions.

We are committed to equality and diversity and welcome applications from all sections of society.