Job summary
- Main area
- Paramedic
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 020-AHP047-0725
- Employer
- Welsh Ambulance Service University NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Across Betsi Cadwaladr
- Town
- Across Betsi Cadwaladr
- Salary
- £37,898 - £45,637 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 20/07/2025 23:59
Employer heading

Qualified Paramedic - CHARU - Betsi Cadwaladr
Band 6
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. If you are successful and short listed for interview you will be contacted by email using the address with which you registered. Therefore, please ensure you check your email account regularly
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
Gwahoddir ymgeiswyr i wneud cais yn Gymraeg, ni fydd unrhyw gais a gyflwynir drwy gyfrwng y Gymraeg yn cael ei drin yn llai ffafriol na cheisiadau a wneir yn y Saesneg’
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Please be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the living wage of £12.60 per hour - £24,638 per annum.
This temporary top up will be in place until the annual pay uplift for 2025/26 is confirmed
Job overview
Fully Qualified Paramedic - CHARU
It has been an exciting time at Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust as we continue our journey of "Being our Best", and our mission to provide world-class patient care.
We are now looking to appoint fully qualified paramedics to our CHARU team.
Interview Dates (including driving, OSCE and MCQ Assessment - 29th July, 30th July and 1st August in Brecon.
Please note we are not able to accept applications for BANK for this vacancy.
Stations to include:
- Dobshill
- Porthmadog
If successful 4 week training will commence 20th October 2025 in Swansea.
Main duties of the job
The Cymru High Acuity Response Unit (CHARU) is a specialised resource operated by a Paramedic or Senior Paramedic who has successfully completed an intensive training program. This program is designed to enhance technical expertise in cardiac arrest management and trauma care, while also introducing essential non-technical skills.
CHARU's primary objective is to coordinate and deliver optimal patient care, provide support in clinical decision-making, and enhance the quality of care during critical incidents.
The unit are equipped with advanced resources, including enhanced analgesia and a mechanical CPR device, which can be deployed in specific situations to improve patient outcomes.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Working for our organisation
#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 Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ communities and disability groups.
Careers within the Welsh Ambulance Services University 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.
In line with the Trust’s Starting Salary Procedure, all applicants will start at the bottom of the band for the position applied for, but can apply for a higher salary if they have previous experience relevant to the position.
Detailed job description and main 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 criteria
- A recognised Higher Education paramedic qualification (Dip HE) or Successfully completed an approved Paramedic Training Programme.
- Registered Paramedic with the Health and Care Professionals Council.
- A recognised Higher Education Paramedic qualification (with recognised equivalent experience).
- IHCD Advanced Driving Programme 11(D2) (BTEC Level 3 in Emergency Ambulance Driving.
Experience
Essential criteria
- Evidence of being able to work effectively and safely in any unpredictable environment.
- Ability to provide high quality care that is responsive to patient need and changing Human Factors, along with the ability to work autonomously and independently.
- Evidence of the ability to handle conflict and respect others values, religions and opinions
- Evidence of Specialist knowledge and experience across the range of work procedures and practices, underpinned by theoretical knowledge or significant practical experience in prioritising needs and informed decision making, in the delivery of care, to include, attending High Acuity calls.
- Evidence of the the ability, to work within a team, and independently.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- WAST Recruitment Team
- Job title
- Recruitment Team
- Email address
- [email protected]
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