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Qualified Emergency Medical Technician 1
North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust View all jobs
Posted 19 hour(s) ago
Reference: 2451635
Job summary
**Previous Applicants in the past 6 months need not apply**
We're currently looking for experienced qualified Emergency Medical Technicians to work within Cumbria & Lancashire Barrow and North Cumbria West groups only.
This is a permanent contract, and hours will consist of shift work.
To assist in the delivery of high quality and effective pre-hospital clinical care and patient transportation, responding to 999 emergencies, inter-hospital transfers, urgent hospital admissions and other allocated patient interventions commensurate with the role and responsibilities.
To use advanced driving skills under blue light and normal traffic conditions to respond to and transport emergency and routine calls as required.
Working as a crew or solo, you will initiate appropriate care and effective treatment to patients in both hospital and pre-hospital environment, selecting and applying appropriate skills and equipment safely and within appropriate level of training, competency and scope of practice.
Main duties of the job
You must have an IHCD technician award or an Associate Ambulance Practitioner (AAP) qualification with recent experience working as an ambulance technician in an NHS ambulance service to apply for this role.
Any person with a drink driving conviction in the last five years (whether or not spent) and/or more than 6 points on their licence will not be considered for the role.
Full C1 required.
About us
North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust provides 24 hour, 365 days a year accident and emergency services to those in need of emergency medical treatment and transport.
Our highly skilled staff provide life-saving care to patients in the community and take people to hospital or a place of care if needed.We also provide non-emergency patient transport services for those patients who require non-emergency transport to and from hospital and who are unable to travel unaided because of their medical condition or clinical need.
Alongside the other emergency services, we also work to ensure the safety of the public and treatment of patients in the event of a major incident.
We also deliver the NHS 111 service in the North West. NHS 111 replaced NHS Direct in 2013. This service was introduced to make it easier for people to access local NHS healthcare services in England. It provides non-emergency medical help fast, and is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Details
Date posted
27 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£28,392 to £31,157 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
242-5326
Job locations
10 100 Billinge PES S2
Wigan
WN5 7EG
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please ensure you read the Job description and Person Specification attached to the advert in full before applying.
**Vacancies are only available with Cumbria and Lancashire Barrow and North Cumbria West groups**
We will aim to
- Close the advert on 10.11.2026 (depending on numbers, advert might close earlier).
- Complete professional discussion & OSCE: 14.11.2026 and 15.11.2026
- Driving Assessments: W/C 16.011.2027
- Course Start Dates January 2027
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please ensure you read the Job description and Person Specification attached to the advert in full before applying.
**Vacancies are only available with Cumbria and Lancashire Barrow and North Cumbria West groups**
We will aim to
- Close the advert on 10.11.2026 (depending on numbers, advert might close earlier).
- Complete professional discussion & OSCE: 14.11.2026 and 15.11.2026
- Driving Assessments: W/C 16.011.2027
- Course Start Dates January 2027
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum of 5 GCSEs including Mathematics, English (language or literature) and a Science at Grade 4-9 or equivalent
- Successfully Completed Paramedic Science degree
- IHCD technician award, an Associate Ambulance Practitioner (AAP) with recent experience working in an ambulance technician role in an NHS ambulance service.
Skills, Abilities, Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Hold a valid UK Driving License (No more than 3 endorsement points. In exceptional circumstances a maximum of 6 points may be considered)
- Full C1 Category
- Able to operate all appropriate information systems in an efficient and effective manner relevant to this post
- Good verbal, listening and written communication skills
- Respects and applies patient confidentiality at all times
- Good organisational skills, is able to identify priority pathways and act effectively under pressure
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Maintains a flexible and proactive approach to work
- Demonstrate a commitment to team working
- Flexible working hours - working on a 24 roster
- Demonstrates a commitment to the Trusts equal opportunity and diversity policies and can demonstrate their incorporation into personal practice
- Is self-motivated with ability to work within occupational guidelines
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum of 5 GCSEs including Mathematics, English (language or literature) and a Science at Grade 4-9 or equivalent
- Successfully Completed Paramedic Science degree
- IHCD technician award, an Associate Ambulance Practitioner (AAP) with recent experience working in an ambulance technician role in an NHS ambulance service.
Skills, Abilities, Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Hold a valid UK Driving License (No more than 3 endorsement points. In exceptional circumstances a maximum of 6 points may be considered)
- Full C1 Category
- Able to operate all appropriate information systems in an efficient and effective manner relevant to this post
- Good verbal, listening and written communication skills
- Respects and applies patient confidentiality at all times
- Good organisational skills, is able to identify priority pathways and act effectively under pressure
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Maintains a flexible and proactive approach to work
- Demonstrate a commitment to team working
- Flexible working hours - working on a 24 roster
- Demonstrates a commitment to the Trusts equal opportunity and diversity policies and can demonstrate their incorporation into personal practice
- Is self-motivated with ability to work within occupational guidelines
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust
Address
10 100 Billinge PES S2
Wigan
WN5 7EG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.nwas.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust
Address
10 100 Billinge PES S2
Wigan
WN5 7EG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.nwas.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)