This newly qualified paramedic post is with London Ambulance Service NHS Trust, working in operational crews on its Overlay Roster. The work centres on assessing and treating patients, maintaining care through referral or handover, and supporting urgent and emergency care across London. The roster lasts at least 12 months, carries more unsocial hours than standard rosters, and is based at E16 or Brentford, with training at Dockside Education Centre. Applicants need HCPC registration by 16 November 2026, provisional C1 at application, and availability for training on 4 January or 15/22 February 2027.
What the job involves
- Assess, treat and monitor patients, working within professional competence and established care pathways
- Maintain patients' care until discharge, referral or handover to another healthcare professional
- Seek clinical advice when required and follow Trust policies, protocols, procedures and guidelines
- Refer patients appropriately and support access to alternative healthcare services to reduce avoidable emergency demand
- Work as part of an operational crew to provide a responsive ambulance service across London
- Communicate professionally with patients, relatives, colleagues, healthcare professionals and partner agencies
- Support patients and families with empathy, compassion and professionalism
- Follow clinical governance, medicines management, patient safety and information governance requirements
- Complete accurate patient documentation, including electronic patient records
- Maintain HCPC registration, follow its professional standards and keep a portfolio aligned with the National Qualified Paramedic Framework
- Take part in training, education and development activities identified through professional development planning
- Uphold Trust values and behaviours and act as an ambassador for London Ambulance Service
Qualifications
- Paramedic Science degree
Registration & licences
- HCPC registration, held or expected by 16 November 2026
Skills & knowledge
- Effective verbal and written communication
Checks & eligibility
- Provisional C1 driving licence at the time of application
Other
- Availability to start training on 4 January 2027 or 15 and 22 February 2027
- Work the Overlay Roster, which includes a higher proportion of unsocial hours than standard operational rosters
Nice to have
- Adherence to Trust values and behaviours
What's offered
- £2,500 one-off Skills Incentive for eligible applicants with a full C1 licence and recognised Emergency Response driving qualification
- Four-week classroom induction
- 300 hours of supervised operational placement
- Four-week emergency response driving course for those without a recognised qualification
- Role-specific clinical induction and support
- Protected learning and continued professional development
- Individual learning accounts
- Regular clinical education, hands-on experience and an expanding clinical career pathway
Newly Qualified Paramedic (Provisional C1) employer: Bidvane
The Medical Centre is an exceptional employer for General Practitioners, offering a supportive work environment across two sites with a strong focus on patient-centred care. With flexible session options and a commitment to professional development, employees benefit from a collaborative team culture that values continuous learning and quality improvement. Located in a vibrant community, the practice provides unique opportunities to engage with diverse patient needs while enjoying the advantages of NHS pension and comprehensive employment benefits.
