Join us to make a difference
Join our team of frontline clinicians
We are the most clinically advanced Trust in the UK. Our paramedics treat more patients on site without the need to attend an Emergency Department than any other UK Ambulance service. Scroll down to find out more.
Career Progression
Opportunities to progress, and enjoy continuous professional development. We have varied career pathways available.
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Annual Leave
Equivalent of 27 days per year plus general and public holidays, rising to 29 days after 5 years service and 33 days after 10 years service!
Pay & Rewards
Pay enhancements for out of hours, shift, bank holiday and overtime working
Induction
We have embraced a Trust wide approach to preceptorship, designed to support, develop and guide our people through the early stages of their chosen career.
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NHS Pension scheme
Generous Employer Contributions and a Death in service benefit. Tax free employee contributions
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Award Winning Staying Well Service
Enhanced mentoring and wellbeing support package.
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A Glimpse into Zoe's Journey as a Paramedic
Join Zoe as she shares her experiences of working alongside doctors and advanced paramedics, the challenges and rewards of her role, and the pride she feels in being part of the team at South Western Ambulance Service.
Newly Qualified Paramedic
Summary
Responds to emergency and urgent calls, delivery high quality and effective pre-hospital care and transportation. Carry out assessment, care and treatment of patients.
Career progression
The NQP Programme is over a maximum period of 24 months, evidencing achievements and elements in the consolidation of learning programme you will then progress to Qualified Paramedic.
Salary
Band 5 - £28,407 pa plus unsocial enhancements
Location
Trustwide
Qualities
- Critical Thinking
- Compassion and Empathy
- Communication Skills
Qualifications
- Undertaking Paramedic Science Degree
- UK Driving Licence
Qualified Paramedic
Summary
Responds to emergency and urgent calls, delivery high quality and effective pre-hospital care and transportation. Carry out assessment, care and treatment of patients.
Career progression
Opportunities for Lead Paramedic, Operations Officers, Operations Managers. HART, Specialist Practitioner, Research and various other roles.
Salary
Band 6 - £35,392 pa plus unsocial enhancements
Location
Trustwide
Qualities
- Critical Thinking
- Compassion and Empathy
- Communication Skills
Qualifications
- HCPC Registered
- Driving Licence including C1 category
- Emergency Response Driving
HART Paramedic
Summary
As a HART Paramedic you will respond to a variety of adverse and protracted incidents. You will deliver paramedic interventions through one of ten HART capability areas:
- Hazardous Materials (HazMat
- )Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and explosives (CBRNe) environment
- Marauding Terrorist Attack (MTA)Safe Working at Height (SWaH)
- Confined spaces
- Unstable terrain
- Water operations
- Support to Security Operations (SSO)
- High Consequence Infectious Disease (HCID)
- All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV).
As well as these core operational capabilities HART Paramedics have enhanced clinical skills.
Career progression
Progress within the management levels in the HART Team
Salary
Band 6 - £35,392 pa plus unsocial enhancements
Location
Bristol or Exeter
Qualities
- Critical ThinkingC
- ompassion and Empathy
- Communication Skills
Qualifications
- HCPC Registered with post qualification operational experience
- UK Driving Licence
- Emergency Response Driving
Trainee Specialist Practitioners
Summary
Trainee position that will prepare the candidate to become responsible for the assessment (including remote triage based at Local Clinical Cells/Clinical Hubs) care, treatment and transportation of patients as an operational practitioner, working in a variety of locations such as ambulances, response vehicles, patients’ homes, Local Clinical Cells/Clinical Hubs, primary care settings, minor injury units and accident and emergency departments.
Career progression
Salary
Band 6 - £35,392 pa plus unsocial enhancements
Location
Trustwide
Qualities
- Critical Thinking
- Compassion and Empathy
- Communication Skills
- Qualified Specialist Practitioner
Qualifications
- Registered Clinician
- Significant post qualification operational experience
- Emergency Response Driving
Working for us in the South West
Join us and work in this fabulous region of the country, where we have over 700 miles of stunning coastline, a number of historic towns, beautiful beaches and ancient monuments which draws in people across the UK and world. Their is lots to see and do whilst working in this ideallic area of the country. The South West attracts a population of over 23 million visitors each year.
Ambulance stations
Workshops
EOC
Trust HQ
HART
Review our current vacancies to find you future career with SWASFT.
Complete application form via the online recruitment system (Trac) - Please use the 'Supporting Information' box to demonstrate how your skills and experience are suited to the role.
You will be invited to a face to face assessment day which will consist of the following:
- Group discussion
- Communications Exercise
- Team Building Exercise
- Clinical Assessment
You will receive a conditional offer via Trac which will be subject to the following checks:
- Identification checks
- DBS
- Occupational Health
- References
- Driving Licence Check
The induction will consist of the following:
- Corporate Induction
- Clinical Induction
- Emergency Response Driving Course (If required)
Applications are reviewed by the recruiting manager, you will receive notification via Trac regarding the shortlisting outcome.
If successful your application will be considered against our current vacancies for an upcoming induction
What does the application process involve?
From vibrant cities to tranquil rural areas, we bring exceptional services to all. Our dedicated teams ensure accessibility and coverage, providing support on the South West.
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Be part of something extraordinary
Join our exceptional team and make a difference. Explore rewarding career opportunities and embark on a fulfilling journey with us today.
