After the success of TV programmes like ‘Ambulance’, ‘999 On the Frontline’ and ‘Inside the Ambulance’, a recruitment campaign to find paramedics of the future is attracting hundreds of applicants.

Since the application opened on NHS Jobs, just over 13,000 people have viewed the job description and person specification. Not only that, over 1,000 people have started their application - but you don’t have long to complete the process as applications close on Christmas Eve. Recruitment Manager, Louise Harris, said:

“There is no doubt that we have seen a huge level of interest in the role of student paramedic.  Our social media channels on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram have seen loads of people asking for more information.

“It is great news that so many people have taken the time to look at the role.  As an ‘earn as you learn’ scheme, it opens up possibilities to a wide range of people in the region.
 
“We have seen people apply from all different communities and backgrounds but also a wide range of ages from teens to their 50s; many who are looking at a complete career change or even a third career.
 
“From our perspective, this is excellent news because it means we get a really good variety of people from all walks of life, area, ethnic group and community which can only be good for the service.”
 
Applications close at 11.59pm on Monday 24th December. To date, 342 people have submitted their application with hundreds more midway through.
 
To apply you need to have at least five GCSEs (A – C grade) including English, Maths and Science, and a single A Level in any subject. Equivalent qualifications will be accepted and in addition, you must at least have applied for you C1 driving licence.
 
If you have tried to apply and not said that you have the correct qualifications or applied for your C1, your application will be stopped automatically. If you have filled this in error and need to get the system reset, you can contact the Recruitment Team on 01384 215 896 or email recruitment@wmas.nhs.uk.
 
To apply, please go to jobs.nhs.uk and search for Job Ref: 217-VN235-18-19.