Job summary
- Main area
- Ambulance & Paramedic
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent: The NQP contract is typically 24 months. Agenda for Change Band 5 and Section 2 Unsocial Hours Payments
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Days, Nights, Weekends, Holiday Periods)
- Job ref
- 335-A-1953
- Employer
- East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Leicestershire
- Town
- Leicestershire
- Salary
- £31,049 - £37,796 Agenda for Change. Section 2 Unsocial Hours
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 15/02/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Newly Qualified Paramedic - Leicestershire
NHS AfC: Band 5
We are East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS), an organisation focused on delivering a high standard of emergency and urgent care to our patients across the region.
The East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust (EMAS) provides Emergency, Urgent and Non-Emergency pre-hospital care and transport across six counties (Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire, Leicestershire & Rutland and Northamptonshire).
Job overview
East Midlands Ambulance NHS Trust (EMAS) are pleased to be advertising for Newly Qualified Paramedics (NQPs) across all our Leicestershire region. This advert is open to graduates who have completed a HCPC approved Paramedic programme and have successfully gained their HCPC registration.
Main duties of the job
EMAS has an established NQP programme and a dynamic and diverse group of NQPs within the Trust.
EMAS follow the national framework in relation to NQP development and as a NQP you will follow a 24-month pathway upon commencing employment. During the NQP period you will benefit from designated preceptorship, clinical reviews and developmental opportunities.
You will be required to complete a portfolio of development and evidence against the national ‘Consolidation of Learning Outcomes’.
Main duties of the job
EMAS has an established NQP programme and a dynamic and diverse group of NQPs within the Trust.
EMAS follow the national guidance in relation to NQP development and as a NQP you will follow a 24 month pathway opon commencing employment. During the NQP period you will benefit from designated preceptorship, clinical reviews and developmental opportunities.
You will be required to complete a portfolio of development against the national ‘consolidation of learning outcomes’.
Working for our organisation
Working for us not only provides job satisfaction of knowing that what you do makes a real difference to our patients, but we offer a range of other great benefits too. We offer:
- Flexible approach to working patterns, we understand the importance of a work life balance and have a wide selection of rotas for part-time and full-time staff
- Holiday entitlement of 27 days rising to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years, plus public bank holiday entitlement (pro rata for part time).
- Pay enhancements for out of hours, shift and overtime working, career and salary progression and annual personal development review.
- We are a uniformed service and uniform will be provided where this is a requirement of the role
- Expert training and support from our dedicated in-house education team.
- Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme.
- Occupational Health support along with an Employee Assistance Programme
- Supporting wellbeing networks
- NHS Discounts in over 200+ stores including Holidays, Days out, Car insurance, Restaurants and Clothing.
- A first-class employer, promoting equality, diversity and inclusion of our employees. We are a Rainbow Accredited organisation, and a Veteran Aware and Disability Confident employer. We actively encourage applications from across the diverse communities that we serve
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
About You
You hold a current HCPC registration as a Paramedic. You will be committed to the Paramedic profession and providing outstanding patient care to the people who access EMAS. You will hold/demonstrate personal and professional values that align to the EMAS values of Respect, Integrity, Contribution, Teamwork and Competence. You will commit to making a difference and showing both care and compassion in your work to patients, their significant others and fellow colleagues.
NQP Opportunities
As an NQP at EMAS you will have an opportunity to work with experienced Paramedics, Technician’s and Emergency Care Assistants. After 12 months you will complete Practice Educator development and support students. At 12 months, post qualifying you will also be supported to work as a Paramedic on a solo response basis.
Planning Your Application
Please remember that your supporting information enables us to assess you against the NQP job description and person specification. Please use this space to outline your development, achievements and aspirations. Please ensure you clearly list all your qualifications, including your Paramedic qualification.
A detailed description of the roles and responsibilities can be found within the attached Job Description and Person Specification document. We encourage you to download and review the attached document to support you in the completion of your application.
NQPs and Driving.
When applying to EMAS as a NQP you must have at least a C1 provisional licence.
By the point of commencement of employment NQPs must hold a aFull C1 licence.
EMAS will support NQPs with other emergency driving development following employment.
Person specification
Essential
Essential criteria
- Has completed a Paramedic course (FdSc/DipHE/BSc Hons/MSc) at a University
- Has completed a course which is HCPC approved (leads to registration)
- Has C1 Provisional upon application point.
- Has produced professional supporting information demonstrating evidence against the person specification requirement.
- Within supporting information is committed to Trust/profession and patient care.
- Holds valid HCPC registration
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Nicole Grant
- Job title
- DSM Leicestershire
- Email address
- [email protected]
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