At a Glance
- Tasks: Support mental health crises with a dedicated response vehicle and collaborate with a Mental Health Clinician.
- Company: Join the NHS and be part of a vital mental health initiative.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible hours, and opportunities for professional development.
- Other info: Permanent role with diverse clinical environments and excellent career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives during their most challenging moments.
- Qualifications: HCPC Paramedic qualification and a full clean driving licence required.
The predicted salary is between 39959 - 48117 £ per year.
The NHS Long Term Plan (2019) identifies ambulance services as being integral in supporting people who are experiencing a mental health crisis. The plan commits to introducing new mental health response vehicles to reduce inappropriate ambulance conveyance or by police to A&E. The Trust has procured a Mental Health Response Vehicle (MHRV) via funding obtained from NHSE/I and revenue funding from Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board in order for EMAS to respond with the appropriate resource to those experiencing a mental health crisis.
The role of the MHRV Paramedic is to rotate between usual front-line duties and the MHRV. This post will be used on a rotational basis within Nottinghamshire division. The MHRV will be deployed with both the Paramedic and a Registered Mental Health Clinician. As part of the MHRV response to those with mental health needs, you will support the Mental Health Clinician in ensuring that person centred care is delivered, risks are managed and appropriate treatment and other interventions (pharmacological and non-pharmacological) are offered within a timely manner. To provide specialist medical assessment skills, knowledge and experience for those presenting to the ambulance service with mental health needs. To be compassionate in meeting the needs of Service User's and their carers.
This post is ideal for Paramedics who possess a minimum of 2 years' experience, have completed the Newly Qualified Paramedic Programme, and aspire to develop their clinical skills to enable them to take a holistic approach to patient care. Covering the Nottinghamshire Mental Health Response Vehicle (MHRV) within operations, the post holder will be able to utilise their skills in a variety of clinical environments whilst enhancing their clinical decision-making skills. An induction into the new MHRV service with role specific training will be provided.
Job responsibilities:
- Providing enhanced assessment, triage, referral and/or treatment of a wide range of patients, utilising relevant evidenced based practice, local guidelines and Trust procedure working alongside a Mental Health Clinician in order to optimise patient experience and outcomes.
- Responding to the needs of patients in operational environments, this is a permanent opportunity now the service is established within Division.
- Ensuring provision of appropriate care, based on patient need, ensuring patients receive an appropriate assessment and treatment package alongside the Mental Health Clinician.
Person Specification
Qualifications
- Essential: HCPC Paramedic qualification (IHCD, DipHE, FDSc, BSc)
- Full clean driving licence including Category A - old style licence - or Categories C1 - new style licence
- Applicants with a minor speeding offence may be considered
- Ambulance Emergency Driving Certificate and FRV driver training to be completed prior to commencement in role.
Desirable: Completion of relevant post qualification development relating to Mental Health.
Experience
- Essential: Highly proficient, co-ordinated and confident in the delivery of care
- Desirable: Experience of solo working
Skills
- Essential: Demonstrates an ability to work on own initiative or as part of a team
Personal Attributes
- Essential: Displays an ability and willingness to be flexible with hours and duties to meet the needs of the department
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Details
- Date posted: 24 July 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 6
- Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
- Reference number: 335-A-2052
- Job locations: Beechdale Ambulance Station, Beechdale Road, Nottingham, NG8 3LL, United Kingdom
Rotational Mental Health Response Vehicle - Paramedic Nottingham employer: Meeveem Limited
Meeveem Limited is an exceptional employer that values its employees by fostering a collaborative and innovative work culture in the heart of Yorkshire. With a strong focus on professional development, employees are encouraged to grow their skills and advance their careers while enjoying competitive benefits and a supportive environment that prioritises work-life balance. Joining Meeveem means being part of a dynamic team dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the cardiovascular and endovascular sectors.
