OFFICIAL - Business data that is not intended for public consumption. However, this can be shared with external partners, as required. 1 ST DECEMBER The Student Paramedic vacancy is now live on NHS Jobs, www.jobs.nhs.uk until 23.59 hours on Monday 24 th December. The vacancy can be found by searching for ‘Student Paramedic’ or the reference number 217-VN235-18-19 2 ND DECEMBER To be eligible to apply for the Student Paramedic vacancy you must already hold Full or Provisional Category C1 on your driving licence or be able to evidence that you have applied for your Provisional by submitting the relevant documents to the DVLA 3 RD DECEMBER At the Stage 1 assessment day you will be required to bring your educational qualifications with you. If you don’t have the certificates then contact your school, college or the exam board to request copies. You won’t be able to take the assessments without them 4 TH DECEMBER When completing your application form why not use Microsoft word or a similar software package to complete a spelling and grammar check before submitting your application. You can also save each section as you complete it to make sure you don’t lose your work! 5 TH DECEMBER Speak to your referees before entering their information on your application form. You must include your current / most recent employer and your previous employers or an academic referee. We require 2 references prior to your allocated start date 6 TH DECEMBER The Student Paramedic Training Programme is 30 months in duration and leads onto substantive employment as a Registered Paramedic with the Trust. There are 3 levels within the programme and more information can be found at www.wmas.nhs.uk/careers-staff-room/student-paramedics 7 TH DECEMBER The salary for the post is; £17,522.25 per annum during Level 1, £20,150 per annum during Levels 2&3. You will also receive an additional retrospective unsocial hours payment for hours actually worked. These salaries are prior to a £300 monthly contribution you make for the 30 months programme 8 TH DECEMBER Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend a Stage 1 assessment consisting of a Highway Code questionnaire. This is a 30 question, multiple choice written paper. You can refresh your Highway Code knowledge by following @HighwayCodeGB on Twitter, by visiting their website or buying a written copy 9 TH DECEMBER Lifting is a task frequently undertaken by operational staff when responding to patients needs, therefore it will form part of the assessment process & the initial training course you will undertake. It is important that you prepare for this assessment by working on your general fitness levels, strength and flexibility 10 TH DECEMBER The demands placed upon the driver of an ambulance are probably greater than any placed upon any other driver. During the driving assessment, we will be looking to see if you have maintained the standard you achieved when you passed your driving test. Hiring a larger vehicle will help you to prepare for this. 11 TH DECEMBER Your interview will take place at Stage 2 alongside your driving & fitness assessments. Our interview is designed to learn more about you as an individual & your qualities, skills & attributes. You will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the role including the training programme and the Trust itself. 12 TH DECEMBER You’ve passed, so what next? If you don’t hold your Full C1 you’ll be put in contact with our training provider who will guide you through the process. You must have Full C1 prior to your start date & financial assistance is available for this. C1 includes theory & practical tests and intensive 4 day driving course.