Job summary This is an exciting opportunity to join the Advanced Paramedic Practice (APP) Team in WAST as: A qualified Band 7 APP (locations pan-Wales) The pace of Advanced Paramedic Practice in Wales is developing significant momentum and so applications are sought from qualified APPs (band 7) wishing to work throughout WAST. Applicants who may wish to apply for mid or top of Band 7 pay points, should be advised that an internal salary review process is undertaken, requiring documentation and rationale from applicant. Main duties of the job To provide advanced clinical interventions and drug therapies. To act as an independent practitioner using advanced skills to assess, diagnose, treat, develop and implement plans of care. To work towards providing expert advanced practice and associated leadership of unscheduled care provision that crosses professional and organisational boundaries in emergency, urgent and unscheduled care patients. To act as an expert advisor for patients, carers and all levels of operational clinicians. To take a key role in the development of unscheduled care, to enhance patient care services drawing on multiple research and development methodologies. Responds to emergency and urgent calls including driving under blue light conditions. About us RemarkablePeople Our workforce is made up of over 4,000 remarkable people who contribute to the delivery of world-class patient care across Wales, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Whether you work in a patient-facing role or within our range of support services, the work that you do enables us to provide high quality care, wherever and whenever we're needed. The Trust recognises the need for its workforce to represent the diversity of the population it serves across the whole of Wales and seeks to create an environment where diversity is celebrated and inclusivity matters. We are also keen to break down any barriers into the Trust, and would encourage applications from under-represented groups, including those from BME communities and disability groups. Careers within the Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust are diverse and varied, with opportunities arising right across the service. Whatever your skills and background, you're sure to find a career with us which is fulfilling, challenging, and rewarding. All applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close a vacancy prior to the closing date if a high number of applications have been received. Date posted 14 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,840 to £53,602 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 020-AHP051-1024 Job locations Across Wales Across Wales Across Wales NP44 7HF Job description Job responsibilities You will be able to find a full Job Description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac Job description Job responsibilities You will be able to find a full Job Description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac Person Specification Qualifications Essential Master's Degree in Advanced Practice or A related Master's Degree with relevant L7 clinical bridging Advanced Practice modules. Relevant professional Registration HCPC IHCD Advanced Driving Programme 11 (D2) (BTEC Level 3 IN Emergency Ambulance Driving) Desirable Accredited teaching qualification Experience Essential Experience of prioritising needs and informed decision making in care delivery Knowledge of current clinical evidence based medicine Knowledge relating to organisational policy and national legislation Understanding of Clinical Governance and ability to establish systems in practice. Other Essential C1 driving Licence no more than 3 points Person Specification Qualifications Essential Master's Degree in Advanced Practice or A related Master's Degree with relevant L7 clinical bridging Advanced Practice modules. Relevant professional Registration HCPC IHCD Advanced Driving Programme 11 (D2) (BTEC Level 3 IN Emergency Ambulance Driving) Desirable Accredited teaching qualification Experience Essential Experience of prioritising needs and informed decision making in care delivery Knowledge of current clinical evidence based medicine Knowledge relating to organisational policy and national legislation Understanding of Clinical Governance and ability to establish systems in practice. Other Essential C1 driving Licence no more than 3 points 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Welsh Ambulance NHS Trust Address Across Wales Across Wales Across Wales NP44 7HF Employer's website https://www.ambulance.wales.nhs.uk/en/5 (Opens in a new tab)