Job overview
This advert is for candidates based in Australia and New Zealand 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.
**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
We actively welcome job applications from candidates who have a disability or who are members of the BAME, LGBTQ+ and Armed Forces community (including: Reservists, Veterans, Spouses and Cadets). Here at SCAS we are proud to have a workforce that reflects the diverse community we serve. Applicants who have a disability or are members of the armed forces community who meet the minimum shortlisting criteria for their post of interest will be invited for an interview and/or assessment (where applicable).
As well as standard NHS benefits like generous holiday entitlement and an excellent pension scheme, we offer lots of extras for our staff.