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Job summary

Main area
Paramedic
Grade
Band 5
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
195-24-IEP-KJB-BAU-A
Employer
South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
South Central Ambulance Service
Town
Bicester
Salary
£28,407 - £34,581 Pro Rata/Per Annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
15/05/2024 23:59

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International Paramedic - South Africa

Band 5

Job overview

This advert is for candidates based in South Africa to apply only. 

Are you ready to join the SCAS Family? 

We are recruiting for Internationally Educated Paramedics.

Working for SCAS you will cover a variety of different areas providing vital patient support. One job may need you in the middle of a city and next out in the countryside or even at the coast. 

During your off days you can explore the nearby big cities or jump on a plane from one of our local airports to Europe. 

Does this interest you? Then we have a place for you in our team!

We are now welcoming applications from Newly qualified and experienced Paramedics to join us in July or September 2024.

 

**Please note, if you are successful you will be required to complete a variety of pre-employment checks including an in country Health Check, Police Check, IELTS (If applicable), TB Test (If applicable) and Driving report**

Main duties of the job

Our Relocation Package for you 

  • Fully funded pre paid Flights
  • Fully funded Certificate of Sponsorship 
  • Reimbursement of Visa, HCPC scrutiny fees , Police Check & In Country Health Check 
  • 10 weeks free shared accommodation 
  • Up to 10 weeks shared car hire 
  • 6 weeks comprehensive conversion course with our dedicated international education team 
  • 6 weeks mentoring on the road with our experienced paramedics 
  • C1 driving fully funded and supported by our driving team 
  • Certificate in Emergency Response Ambulance Driving Qualification 
  • A dedicated pastoral team to support your transition from your home country to the UK 
  • Support from current international cohorts 
  • Airport meet and greet and transport to your accommodation 

Working for our organisation

Organisation Benefits 

  • 27 days annual leave rising to 29 after 5 years, plus 8 bank holidays
  • Enrolment into the NHS Pension Scheme
  • NHS and Blue light discounts
  • Car Lease and Cycle to Work schemes
  • Access to Health and Wellbeing guidance including metal health and physical health support
  • Access to continual professional development opportunities 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

What we need from you 

  • A recognised Paramedic Qualification 
  • To be in a position to register with the Health Care Professions Council or have already obtained your registration 
  • In country Police Clearance 
  • A current full Driving Licence 
  • In date and Valid Passport 

Your Salary 

The starting salary is  

  • £28,407-£34,581 rising to £35,392-£42,618 following transfer to practice/Preceptorship 
  • Plus unsocial hours enhancement boosting your income by around 17% 
  • Overtime is available at time and a half 

 

Apply now for your chance to join this great team. 

Please note any applications that are detected to be Artificial Intelligence completed will be rejected. Please complete your application yourself. 

Person specification

Essential Criteria

Essential criteria
  • Paramedic Degree or due to qualify
  • Hold valid in date passport with at least 6 months before expiry
  • Pre hospital care experience

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
International Recruitment
Job title
International Recruitment
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01869 365 000
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