Trainee Advanced Paramedic Practitioners Urgent and Primary Care (TAPPUPC)

NHS National Services Scotland; South Kesteven; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits dedicated Paramedics to advance their careers as Trainee Advanced Practitioners in Urgent & Primary Care. This role emphasizes independent clinical decision-making, patient management, and treatment, all while supporting the NHS's commitment to high-quality care. With a comprehensive training program that includes a fully funded Post Graduate Diploma, you'll gain the skills necessary to excel in a dynamic environment. Join a forward-thinking organization that values diversity and encourages applications from all backgrounds. If you're ready to take the next step in your professional journey, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must be HCPC registered Paramedics eligible for PGDip Advanced Practice.
• Full UK manual driving license required.

Responsibilities

• High-level, independent decision-making in patient care.
• Managing complex cases and conducting virtual consultations.

Skills

Patient assessment

Diagnosis and management

Non-medical prescribing

Emergency response driving

Education

HCPC registration

Post Graduate Diploma in Advanced Practice

Job description

Scottish Ambulance Service - Trainee Advanced Practitioner (Urgent & Primary Care)

The Scottish Ambulance Service responds to over 600,000 emergency calls annually, providing ambulance services across Scotland, including island communities. We are committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred clinical care aligned with NHS standards.

We are offering an exciting career development opportunity for Paramedics to become Trainee Advanced Practitioners in Urgent & Primary Care. This role involves high-level, independent decision-making, including patient assessment, diagnosis, management, treatment, and prescribing for complex cases. The role operates within a rotational model across primary care and Out of Hours services, including virtual consultations and professional support.

Applicants must be HCPC registered Paramedics and eligible for the PGDip Advanced Practice program. The training, which lasts approximately 30 months, includes a fully funded Post Graduate Diploma in Advanced Practice with non-medical prescribing, and requires working across four domains of advanced practice, contributing to audits, research, and training.

Additional requirements include holding a full UK manual driving license and passing the FutureQuals Emergency Response Driver Training. Support from your current line manager is necessary, and applicants should demonstrate how they meet the role's criteria.

Salary during training is based on AfC Annex 21, starting at 70% of Band 7, progressing to 75%, and then to the bottom of Band 7 upon qualification. The roles are rostered with relief weeks, and training involves assessment days, fitness tests, and drop-in sessions for questions. Interviews are scheduled for June 2025.

For more information, including application details and the AP training program, please refer to the provided documentation and attend the scheduled drop-in sessions via the links. For informal inquiries, contact [e-mail], indicating your preferred location: East, West, or North.

NHS Scotland promotes diversity and encourages applications from all sections of society.