Research Paramedic

Job summary

**INTERNAL ONLY FOR WMAS EMPLOYEES**

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Paramedic to join the well established Research Team from April 2025.

The post holder will support the Trusts existing research team, in the delivery of high quality clinical and non-clinical research, therefore a passion for clinical research is essential.

The role requires the research paramedic to support participation of staff and patients in the delivery of appropriately approved and governed research studies. Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate tasks is essential in the delivery of complex trials within the pre-hospital setting

Applicants must be HCPC Registered with a minimum of 2 years post qualification experience (& must have completed NQP consolidation period - if applicable. Evidence will be required)

Regional travel is required for this post as you will be expected to visit staff across the Trust for clinical research using your own vehicle.

Please note, this post does not attract a % of unsocial hours.

Interviews will be held on Monday 3rd February 2025

For further information or an informal discussion please contact Josh Miller, Lead Research Paramedic (joshua.miller@wmas.nhs.uk)

Main duties of the job

West Midlands Ambulance Service University NHS Foundation Trust is committed to creating an inclusive, supportive, and accessible workplace for everyone where our colleagues feel empowered to succeed.

Each person plays a vital part to ensuring our organisation meets the differing needs of our communities ultimately enabling us to save lives. We acknowledge that a workforce that reflects the communities that it serves provide better patient care and we are therefore looking for self-motivated, enthusiastic people from all backgrounds that care about making a difference to our patients.

We are committed to diversity and inclusivity at all levels. We are proud to have maintained Disability Confident Leader status and as part of our commitments to this we guarantee to invite all applicants who meet the essential criteria for a role to attend assessment or interview. If you have a disability or learning difficulty, and prefer to disclose it, please feel free to do so in your application. You can also contact the Recruitment Team via email at recruitment@wmas.nhs.uk if you wish to have a confidential discussion. We use this information, with your permission, to ensure you are fully supported during the recruitment process.

The Trust is proud to support our Armed Forces community and have signed up to the Step Into Health initiative. We welcome applications from Armed Forces Veterans and Service leavers.

Job responsibilities

If this position involves a regulated activity it will require an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check. The disclosure will, where appropriate to the role, include information against the Independent Safeguarding Authority barred lists for working with children, adults or both

Where a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check is required for the post, all applicants are required to cover the cost of the check. The cost of £55.76 for an enhanced check is payable to our online provider at the time that the DBS application is submitted. Upon receipt of your DBS you will then be required to sign up to the DBS online update service.