Newly Qualified Paramedic (West Norfolk) in King's Lynn

Newly Qualified Paramedic (West Norfolk)

This vacancy is for candidates for Norfolk West (Kings Lynn Hub) ONLY.

Applicants who have applied and completed the recruitment process within the past 6 months are not eligible to apply at this time.

Applicants must have graduated, or be due to graduate by January 2026. If you have completed university placements with EEAST, please include this in your application.

Applicants must live within one hour\’s travel of the Kings Lynn Ambulance Station or be willing to relocate to be eligible to apply.

Transfer Restrictions: Successful applicants will not be eligible to join the internal transfer list for a period of 24 months while completing their consolidation period.

Main duties of the job

At EEAST we expect our paramedic workforce to continue to deliver CQC rated ‘outstanding’ care to our patients and work harmoniously alongside our dedicated team of clinical staff, volunteers, call handlers and dispatchers and support services. Paramedics will routinely work with other Allied Health Professionals in partnership organisations in both hospitals and community based services to ensure safe referrals and discharge.

A shift on an ambulance is like no other workplace. You will operate in a wide range of environments, across both urban and rural areas managing everything from birth to end of life, chronic conditions to critical illness or injury.

The two‑year NQP consolidation provides you with a structured, nationally developed program of support, mentorship and supervision allowing you to transition from newly qualified in to a confident and fully autonomous clinician.

Support includes

• No solo responding in first 6 months
• 150‑300 hours supervised practice in first 12 weeks after registration with an experienced paramedic.
• Practice Educator course completion at 9 months onwards, via Trust approved practice education program.
• A 24/7 Clinical Advice Line to validate your clinical decision-making, discharging planning and practice, advice on procedures or to escape critical complex on‑scene decisions.
• Personally issued tablet to access electronic patient care records, up‑to‑date clinical guidelines, incident management and alternative care pathway applications.

Benefits

• Career progression opportunities into advanced clinical practice, leadership, education or research
• Access to 24/7 clinical advice, Critical Care desk and an Operational Commander
• Additional 5% fringe (high cost area) in certain areas of Hertfordshire and Essex
• C1 reimbursement of up to £1,000 (subject to terms and conditions)
• Level 3 Emergency Response Driving certificate
• Pay enhancement for out‑of‑hours shift working
• NHS Pension Scheme
• Free parking
• Minimum of 27 days annual leave
• Occupational Health services including a 24hr Employee Assistance Program, mental health and wellbeing, legal and financial services
• Staff support networks BAME, LGBTQ+, Multi‑Faith and All Women in EEAST.

Job responsibilities

• Provide patient care during ambulance, call‑out and departmental incidents.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team and maintain CQC inspired standards.
• Apply clinical assessment and decision‑making skills according to the National Standards.
• Ensure accurate documentation within electronic patient care records.
• Supervise and mentor junior team members during the consolidation period.

Essential skills & experience

• Current student on a HCPC approved Paramedic programme or HCPC registered paramedic.
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (College of Paramedics membership, PHTLS, Resuscitation Council ALS etc).
• Full UK manual Driving Licence (maximum of 3 points for minor offences may be considered).

Desirable skills & experience

• Emergency Response Driving Qualification.
• C1 Licence (provisional).

People specification – essential

• Teamwork, communication and adaptability.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.

People specification – desirable

• Experience with advanced life‑support protocols.

Employment details

• Reference number: 247‑A&E‑NQP‑WESTNOR‑201125
• Priority band: Band 5
• Salary: £28,407 to £34,581 per annum
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full‑time or Part‑time
• Job locations: West Norfolk (Kings Lynn), Kings Lynn, PE304EU
• Date posted: 25 November 2025
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Contact and additional information

Employer name: East of England Ambulance Service

Address: West Norfolk (Kings Lynn), Kings Lynn, PE304EU

Website: https://www.eastamb.nhs.uk

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Certificate of Sponsorship available for skilled worker sponsorship.