The NHS Trust has approached SPAT-C, to see if any peoples from the Black & Ethnic Minority communities would be interested in the following trainee job vacancy.

JOIN THE TEAM – MAKE A DIFFERENCE

We need dedicated people from a variety of backgrounds to join the team and make a difference to emergency healthcare in South Yorkshire .

TRAINEE PARAMEDIC

Salary: £17,144pa rising to £22, 542pa when qualified

  This is one of the most challenging jobs there is, where every call is a real test of your skill and stren gt h of character. Not every one is cut out to become a paramedic – you might be.

The Trust will provide high quality clinical skills training which will equip you for this role. You will initially undertake the Emergency Medical Technician course and be prepared to undertake continuous professional development which will ultimately lead to you becoming a qualified Paramedic.

Ideally, you will have a GCSE or equivalent standard education, however applications will also be considered from individuals who can demonstrate that they have undertaken continuous learning over the last three years. A full driving licence with category C1 is essential along with a minimum of 2 years regular driving experience and no more than 3 penalty points for speeding. Driving license with category D1 is desirable.

Equally important will be your enthusiasm and willingness to care for patients in a professional manner in all circumstances. You will also be committed to the Trust's values and demonstrate a positive approach to working in a changing environment

Numeracy, literacy and driving assessments will be held prior to interview as part of the recruitment process.

Full details of the requirements for the above role are in the information packs which can be obtained from personnel by sending an A4 stamped, self addressed envelope to the value of 75p to the Personnel Department , South Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust, Fairfield , Moorgate Road , Rotherham , S60 2BQ .

The closing date for the receipt of applications is noon on Monday 22 nd November 2004

√√ We aim to represent and value the diversity of our local communities through our workforce & service provision. We therefore positively encourage applications, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or religion.

  South Yorkshire Ambulance Service operates a smoke-free workplace .

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TraineeParamedic-ExternaltoBMEcommunitiesNovember2004.doc

ExternalApplicationForm.doc

STANDARDRECRUITMENTBOOKLET-forvacancies.doc

TraineeParamedicJD-Feb04.doc