Vacancy Bulletin 11 th March 2015 Priority for all advertised vacancies will be given to applicants who are considered as at risk. To apply for a South Western Ambulance internal vacancy on NHS Jobs please click on the following URL www.jobs.nhs.uk/extsearch?client_id=121045&internal_only=y Please only use this link if you are currently employed by South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust. Disclaimer - We aim for 100 per cent accuracy with the content of this bulletin. However, we accept that there are times when errors might occur when producing high level and regular communications against competing and conflicting priorities. This statement reminds all readers to continually feedback to hrservices@swast.nhs.uk any mistakes or inaccuracies to enable corrections. Thank you. South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust is committed to equal opportunities Delivery Qualified Paramedic Band 5, plus unsocial hours enhancement South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) was the first Ambulance Trust in the country registered as a NHS Foundation Trust (FT) demonstrating the highest levels of service quality, performance and financial management. Delivering high performing emergency and urgent care including NHS 111 services to the residents and transient population of Cornwall and Isles of Scilly, Devon, Dorset, Somerset, Avon, Gloucester and Wiltshire. Join SWASFT and you ll find a service with an impressive commitment to supporting our clinicians in advanced and autonomous clinical care all designed to enhance the outcomes for patients and ensure the right care, in the right place and at the right time. And here are just some of our examples of our clinical achievements: Our Paramedics treat more patients without the need to attend ED than any other UK ambulance service We employ a dedicated team of senior clinicians to ensure that our Paramedics continue to enjoy being able to practice the highest skill level in the UK, with considerable autonomy. If a new intervention becomes available, we want our patients to be the first to benefit. Additional support provided by a wide range of local guidelines to deliver care well beyond JRCALC. We have a focus on fully autonomous clinicians, delivering the right care,
South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) was the first Ambulance Trust in the country registered as a NHS Foundation Trust (FT) demonstrating the highest levels of service quality, performance and financial management. Delivering high performing emergency and urgent care including NHS 111 services to the residents and transient population of Cornwall and Isles of Scilly, Devon, Dorset, Somerset, Avon, Gloucester and Wiltshire. Join SWASFT and you ll find a service with an impressive commitment to supporting our clinicians in advanced and autonomous clinical care all designed to enhance the outcomes for patients and ensure the right care, in the right place and at the right time. And here are just some of our examples of our clinical achievements: Our Paramedics treat more patients without the need to attend ED than any other UK ambulance service We employ a dedicated team of senior clinicians to ensure that our Paramedics continue to enjoy being able to practice the highest skill level in the UK, with considerable autonomy. If a new intervention becomes available, we want our patients to be the first to benefit. Additional support provided by a wide range of local guidelines to deliver care well beyond JRCALC. We have a focus on fully autonomous clinicians, delivering the right care, without being constrained by rigid protocols or remote authorisation. 24/7 Senior clinical telephone support for those decisions where you need that little extra help. Our enhanced skills policy means that Paramedics can acquire and practice a range of extended skills, from surgical airway to wound closure. Structured career pathway with great opportunities to progress to specialist Paramedic roles in primary and critical care. Opportunities to work within our GP out-of-hours service or Minor Injuries Unit to expand skills across the Urgent Care portfolio of services. We are particularly interested in applicants looking to work in the South Devon, North Devon, West Dorset, Bristol, Gloucestershire, and Wiltshire areas. Whether you re looking to live by the coast, within stunning rural countryside, or in one of our vibrant cities, SWASFT offer the opportunity for you to balance an exciting career with all the lifestyle benefits of living within the beautiful South West. The historic cities of Bath, Bristol and Cheltenham offer the excitement of city living, whilst the stunning surrounding countryside offers a great variety of quaint small rural villages and towns, many with excellent schools at both primary and secondary level. Candidates who successfully secure a position with SWAST may be eligible for a 2000 'golden hello' and up to 8000 in relocation fee reimbursement. Incentive package offerings are location-dependant.
Delivery Graduate Paramedic Band 5, plus unsocial hours enhancement Are you currently studying to become a Paramedic? Are you nearing the finishing line and looking for a great opportunity to put your learning into practice? Do you want to work for an exciting and forward-thinking ambulance service? SWAST are launching their Graduate Paramedic campaign, and invite applications from graduates due to successfully complete their University course this summer. Applicants must hold a full UK driving licence, containing the C1 category, with no more than 3 points allowed for certain offences. Candidates who do not currently hold the C1 licence can request an alternative application form by emailing amy.house@swast.nhs.uk, however you must be able to evidence a C1 pass by 20th April at the latest in order for your application to be progressed. Please ensure you complete the Workplace Preference Form, to indicate your preferred area of work. Appointments will be made on a Sector Relief basis. Interview and assessment days will be taking place between 20th April and 8th May 2015. www.jobs.nhs.uk. When applying please quote ref: 202-415-14 If you are unable to access the online application form please contact 01392 453940
Ambulance Radio Programme (ARP) Programme Management Office Manager 1 Year Fixed Term Contract Band 7 Based at Stephenson House, London South Western Ambulance Service are looking for a Programme Management Office Manager within the Ambulance Radio Programme (ARP) team. This is a 1 year fixed term contract. The ARP programme delivers radio based mobile communication services to all English Ambulance Services, which includes voice and data communications via the Airwave radio network; fixed, vehicle-mounted and hand held radio terminals; Integrated Communication and Control System; and mobile data solutions. The Programme Management Office Manager will be responsible for the timely, efficient and effective management of specified projects, and will work as part of the wider team to ensure central coordination for the management, planning and communications for these projects. This will include the production of business cases and investment appraisals, managing PRINCE processes for delivery of projects, managing project budgets and managing project risks. Applicants must have a degree qualification, or equivalent work experience, and be certified a PRINCEII Practitioner or hold an alternative project management methodology qualification. You should also have significant management experience in the implementation and support of complex projects or programmes. www.jobs.nhs.uk. When applying please quote ref: 202-469-14 If you are unable to access the online application form please contact 01392 261686 Closing date for returns of applications is: 20 th March 2015
Delivery Emergency Medical Dispatcher Band 3, plus up to 25% unsocial hours payment Based at North Clinical Hub, Acuma House, Bristol The focus of the Clinical Hub department is to receive all 999 calls, prioritise, and dispatch an appropriate level of resource as quickly as possible, whilst providing medical advice to the caller. Other duties include: receiving and managing calls from GPs, hospital urgent transport requests and general enquiries from the public and other healthcare professionals. Ideally though not essential that you have had some previous experience of working in a Control centre or call centre. You also need to have previous experience of effectively receiving and assimilating information under pressure. You will need to be able to stay calm and professional, and be used to working in a pressurised environment, as well as record accurate information. You ll be given training to use our equipment, but you must possess basic computer literacy, accurate keyboard skills and a good standard of education (3 GCSEs at Grade C or above including English or equivalent qualifications). Please note the hours are worked on a shift basis which includes, days, nights, weekends and bank holidays (including Christmas and New Year). Interviews will take place on 26 th, 27 th, 30 th & 31 st March and 1 st & 2 nd April. The start date for this position will be Monday 11 th May. www.jobs.nhs.uk. When applying please quote ref: 202-499-14 If you are unable to access the online application form please call: 01392 261686 Closing date for returns of applications is: 23 rd March 2015
Medical & Clinical Triage Clinician Band 6 Based at North Clinical Hub, Acuma House, Bristol or East Clinical Hub, St Leonards An opportunity has arisen within South Western Ambulance Service, in either the North Clinical Hub, or the East Clinical Hub for Bank Band 6 Telephone Triage Clinicians within the Out Of Hours service Candidates must currently be registered with either the HCPC (Paramedic) or NMC (Nurse) The successful candidate will be responsible for providing and ensuring a consistently safe, responsive and patient-focused service to those requiring assistance and information from Urgent Care Services for the Trust. They will perform a telephone triage assessment for members of the public directed to Out Of Hours (OOH) via NHS 111. They will manage calls from Healthcare Professionals requesting contact with the OOH GP s. They will act as the Clinical Lead for the shift whilst on duty, supporting the Supervisors and Dispatchers and offering clinical advice where necessary. The successful candidate will be trained in NHS Pathways and will be expected to commit to a detailed training and supervised practice programme. For further information or to arrange an informal visit to the Hub please contact Olwen Watts Out Of Hours Quality Improvement Manager on 01202 851343 www.jobs.nhs.uk. When applying please quote ref: North Hub based: 202-508-14 East Hub based: 202-509-14 If you are unable to access the online application form please call: 01392 261513 Closing date for returns of applications is: 25 th March 2015 Medical
INTERNAL ONLY Frequent Caller Clinician Band 6 Indicative Based at North Hub An opportunity has arisen for a Frequent Caller Clinician based within the north division. The successful candidate will: To support the Frequent Caller Lead to deliver the national Frequent Caller Ambulance Quality Indicators To work closely with the Clinical Support Desk to ensure that the Frequent Callers are identified and that care plans are implemented to deliver excellence in patient focus care. To work closely with the Safeguarding Team to ensure Vulnerable Adults are identified and information from Multiagency Meetings is shared To build interdependent relationships with GPOOH, 111 and other healthcare providers to enhance information sharing To ensure continuous and complete monitoring and control of all identified Frequent Callers through effective record keeping and implementation of each stage of the internal Frequent Caller management process www.jobs.nhs.uk. When applying please quote ref: 202-510-14 If you are unable to access the online application form please contact 01392 261513 Closing date for returns of applications is: 31 th March 2015 Marketing and Communications INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY Receptionist Band 2 24 hours per week
Based at Trust HQ An opportunity has arisen for a Receptionist to work on the Reception desk at Trust HQ. The position is part-time working 08:30am to 17:00pm Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. The successful candidate will provide a professional, efficient and courteous reception service including answering all incoming telephone calls and assisting visitors to Trust headquarters in line with procedures. They will provide an efficient, flexible and multi-tasking administrative role for the Communication and Engagement team, and will co-ordinate and dispatch all Trust outbound post. Interviews are planned to be held on 03 rd April 2015. www.jobs.nhs.uk/extsearch?client_id=121045&internal_only=y. When applying please quote ref: 202-498-14 If you are unable to access the online application form please contact 01392 261584 Closing date for returns of applications is: 23 rd March 2015
HR and Governance INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY Learning and Development Officer - Secondment Band 7 Based at St Leonards, East Dorset An exciting opportunity has arisen within the East Dorset division for a Learning and Development Officer based at St Leonards. This will be a 3 month secondment working 28 hours per week. We are looking for motivated clinicians with the capacity for clinical leadership, and a passion for learning and development to join the team in the role out of the new model of operational, work-based learning. The successful candidate will be responsible for a range of duties including operational learning and development reviews, and facilitation of classroom delivery. The role will also include the support of organisational need as it arises, for example associated with restriction of practice, training needs analysis, return to work and remedial training. www.jobs.nhs.uk/extsearch?client_id=121045&internal_only=y. When applying please quote ref: 202-500-14 If you are unable to access the online application form please contact 01392 453838 Closing date for returns of applications is: 13 th March 2015 Community Responder
Community First Responders Voluntary Based in Somerset Exciting volunteering opportunities have arisen within South Western Ambulance NHS Foundation Trust for Community First Responders to join Community First Responder Schemes within their community throughout Somerset, Bristol and Avon. We welcome applicants from throughout Somerset, Bristol and Avon however we are particularly interested in people from the following areas: Somerton, Frome, Martock, Merriott, Chard, Ilminster, Crewkerne, Wells, Wiveliscombe, Wincanton, Yatton, Portishead, Clevedon, Nailsea, Thornbury, Langport, Staple Fitzpaine, Wellington, Wedmore and Polden Hills. Please be aware, if there is not currently a Community First Responder scheme running within a 3 mile radius of your home postcode you will not be short listed. Should you wish to respond from your work place please detail this in the additional information section. A Community First Responder scheme is made up of groups of volunteers who within the community in which they live or work have been trained to attend emergency calls on behalf of South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust and to provide basic life support until the arrival of an emergency ambulance, 24 hours a day 7 days a week. As a volunteer and member of this Community First Responder Scheme you would provide this community based service, willingly and without pay. This role is highly rewarding and offers opportunities to meet new people and learn valuable lifesaving skills through the training provided by South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust. Applicants will have a good all round education; a full clean driving licence held for at least one year, with no more than 3 current penalty points and has a vehicle with current tax, MOT and insurance for your use. Following shortlisting, applicants will be invited to attend a formal interview whereby they will be expected to have some knowledge of the role and South Western Ambulance NHS Foundation Trust. When applying for this position, please also be aware that you must be able to attend the following interview dates and three day training course: Interviews are scheduled to be held in Taunton on the 16th and 17th April 2015. Four day training course scheduled to be held in Taunton on the 9th, 10th, 16th and 17th May 2015. Offers of Community First Responder roles will be subject to satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks, which consist of Occupational Health clearance, references to cover 3 years, and Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) clearance. www.jobs.nhs.uk. When applying please quote ref: 202-496-14 If you are unable to access the online application form please contact 01392 261665 Closing date for returns of applications is: 31 st March 2015 Community Responder
Community First Responders Voluntary Based in Devon Exciting volunteering opportunities have arisen within South Western Ambulance NHS Foundation Trust for Community First Responders to join Community First Responder Schemes within their community throughout Devon. We welcome applicants from throughout Devon; however we are particularly interested in people from the following areas: Chulmleigh, Torrington, Barnstaple, Bideford, Braunton, Chivenor, Croyde, Dolton, Ilfracombe, Parkham and Winkleigh. Please be aware, if there is not currently a Community First Responder scheme running within a 3 mile radius of your home postcode you will not be short listed. Should you wish to respond from your work place please detail this in the additional information section. A Community First Responder scheme is made up of groups of volunteers who within the community in which they live or work have been trained to attend emergency calls on behalf of South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust and to provide basic life support until the arrival of an emergency ambulance, 24 hours a day 7 days a week. As a volunteer and member of this Community First Responder Scheme you would provide this community based service, willingly and without pay. This role is highly rewarding and offers opportunities to meet new people and learn valuable lifesaving skills through the training provided by South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust. Applicants will have a good all round education; a full clean driving licence held for at least one year, with no more than 3 current penalty points and has a vehicle with current tax, MOT and insurance for your use. Following shortlisting, applicants will be invited to attend a formal interview whereby they will be expected to have some knowledge of the role and South Western Ambulance NHS Foundation Trust. When applying for this position, please also be aware that you must be able to attend the following interview dates and three day training course: Interviews are scheduled to be held in Bideford on the 21st, 22nd and 23rd of April 2015. Three day training course scheduled to be held in Torrington on the 09th, 10th and 17th May 2015 (candidates must be able to attend all three training days). Offer of Community First Responder roles will be subject to satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks, which consist of Occupational Health clearance, references to cover 3 years, and Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) clearance. www.jobs.nhs.uk. When applying please quote ref: 202-501-14 If you are unable to access the online application form please contact 01392 261665 Closing date for returns of applications is: 03rd April 2015 Community Responder
Community First Responders Voluntary Based in Somerset Exciting volunteering opportunities have arisen within South Western Ambulance NHS Foundation Trust for Community First Responders to join Community First Responder Schemes within their community throughout Dorset. We welcome applicants from throughout Dorset however we are particularly interested in people from the following areas: Abbottsbury, Broadwindsor, Bridport, Dorchester, Thorncombe, Cattistock, Charleton Down, Crossways, Swanage, Wareham, Wimborne and Weymouth. Please be aware, if there is not currently a Community First Responder scheme running within a 3 mile radius of your home postcode you will not be short listed. Should you wish to respond from your work place please detail this in the additional information section. A Community First Responder scheme is made up of groups of volunteers who within the community in which they live or work have been trained to attend emergency calls on behalf of South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust and to provide basic life support until the arrival of an emergency ambulance, 24 hours a day 7 days a week. As a volunteer and member of this Community First Responder Scheme you would provide this community based service, willingly and without pay. This role is highly rewarding and offers opportunities to meet new people and learn valuable lifesaving skills through the training provided by South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust. Applicants will have a good all round education; a full clean driving licence held for at least one year, with no more than 3 current penalty points and has a vehicle with current tax, MOT and insurance for your use. Following shortlisting, applicants will be invited to attend a formal interview whereby they will be expected to have some knowledge of the role and South Western Ambulance NHS Foundation Trust. When applying for this position, please also be aware that you must be able to attend the following interview dates and three day training course: Interviews are scheduled to be held in St Leonards on the 23rd and 24th April 2015. Four day training course scheduled to be held in St Leonards on the 16th, 17th 30th and 31st May 2015 (candidates must be able to attend all three training days). Offers of Community First Responder roles will be subject to satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks, which consist of Occupational Health clearance, references to cover 3 years, and Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) clearance. www.jobs.nhs.uk. When applying please quote ref: 202-502-14 If you are unable to access the online application form please contact 01392 261665 Closing date for returns of applications is: 10 th April 2015 Clinical
Cancer Care Facilitator - Secondment Band 7 with potential for 10% unsocial enhancement - INDICATIVE Based at Exeter, Bournemouth and Bristol South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) provides emergency and urgent care to the largest area of any ambulance trust in England. There are 1.8 million people in the UK with a cancer diagnosis and 3 million people in the UK predicted to be living with or beyond cancer in 2030. Considering these large numbers, there will inevitably be an increased incidence in ambulance service attendance to cancer patients. Current challenges in cancer care include ensuring that cancer patients receive support from the right person at the right time and with the right level of skills to meet their individual needs. The National Cancer Strategy also identifies that cancer patients are likely to want to know that everyone involved in their care has the necessary training and expertise. Thus, there are requirements for specific roles that support decision-making support and an enhanced understanding of care pathways. In response, SWASFT and Macmillan Cancer Support are working in partnership on a three year project to investigate the potential for enhancing the ambulance services contribution to cancer care. This is a ground-breaking partnership and the first collaboration of its kind between an ambulance Trust and Macmillan. We are seeking suitably experienced individuals to work as part of a team of Cancer Care Facilitators within the Ambulance Service. The successful applicants will provide clinical leadership, acting as a clinical and educational figurehead across service lines, delivering oncall, specialist clinical advice and identifying networks to support referral options. It is also intended that Cancer Care Facilitators work on opportunities for clinical improvement in cancer care, and deliver in-service learning and development to suit the needs of the workforce. The secondment will be run from 18 months to 3 years. For an informal discussion please contact Kerry Crawley at: email: Kerry.crawley2@swast.nhs.uk Tel: 07813521130 www.jobs.nhs.uk. When applying please quote ref: 202-503-14 EXETER 202-504-14 BOURNEMOUTH 202-505-14 - BRISTOL If you are unable to access the online application form please call: 01392 26584 Closing date for returns of applications is: 01 st April 2015
Delivery Motor Vehicle Technician (Workshop Technician) Band 4 Based at Bristol and Gloucester Stations South Western Ambulance Service are looking for one Motor Vehicle Technician at each of Bristol and Gloucester Stations to assist the Ambulance teams with motor vehicle maintenance. The successful candidates will carry out vehicle and appliance maintenance effectively and efficiently ensuring work is completed in accordance with Legislation, Trust Policy, Vehicle Operators Service Agency standards and Manufacturers guidelines. Work must be of a very high standard and quality, ensuring vehicle reliability and appearance is maximised, with no adverse effect on operational performance. Auto Technicians are expected to be multi-skilled and flexible with their hours, as the fleet department must deal with all types of accident and emergency vehicle problems, meet daily operational needs and respond urgently to incidents. Candidates must have completed a Recognised Motor Vehicle Indentured Apprenticeship, have a clean driving license with C1, and be able to meet the requirements of the Knowledge and Skills Framework. www.jobs.nhs.uk. When applying please quote ref: 202-506-14 Bristol 202-507-14 Gloucester If you are unable to access the online application form please call: 01392 453 931 Closing date for returns of applications is: 01 st April 2015