We are seeking a qualified Bank coxswain to join the established South Western Ambulance Service team on the Isles of Scilly. The successful applicant will work alongside front line emergency crews responding to incidents that require sea transport.
The successful applicant will be available during the hours of their shift, day and night, to immediately respond when requested, to ready the Sea Ambulance. They will be responsible for the safety and wellbeing of all that board the vessel, and the safe travel between destinations. Outside of the main duty of responding to emergencies, the successful applicant will also be responsible for the safe transport of patients and employees when requested for various other duties, such as patient transport, travel to off islands for community responder liaison, maintenance, cleaning, etc.
The duties of the role go beyond skippering the sea ambulance, it is expected that the successful applicant be reliable, proactive, and engaging with their team and their community. Building on already established relationships, working alongside your community in responding and caring for people in need.
Due to the nature of the role, you must be permanently resident on St Marys, Isles of Scilly, to be eligible to apply for the position.
Any further enquiries of this role to be directed to
[email protected]
Please refer to the attached job description for main duties, essential criteria and desired criteria.
Working for us is an experience like no other. We provide emergency and urgent care, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, operating across the largest ambulance region in England of 10,000 square miles and responding to an average of 2,650 incidents every day.
We remain committed to ensuring that we provide the best possible care for all our patients, which is reflected in our new five-year strategy which has continually improving patient care at its very core.
At the heart of our beautiful and diverse region we employ over 6000 people and are supported by over 575 volunteers.
If you embody our values of one team, compassionate and innovative and are looking to make a real difference to peoples’ lives, then we would love to hear from you.
In return we will equip you with the skills, resources and development you need to thrive in your role.
You will have opportunities to progress to roles at a higher pay grade and enjoy continuous professional development.
Benefits
Competitive NHS salary
A standard working week of 37.5 hours
Holiday entitlements of 27 days per year, plus general and public holidays, rising to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
Pay enhancements for out of hours, shift and overtime working
Generous Pension Scheme
Career and salary progression
Car leasing scheme
Free parking across Trust sites
Cycle-to-work and other salary sacrifice schemes
Staff networks
Access to a wide range of discounts from various organisations across the UK
For further information about this role please see the attached job description and person specification
Right to work / Certificate of sponsorship
This role does not meet the criteria for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship under current Home Office regulations. You must have the existing right to work in the UK to be considered for this position.
For further information on visa sponsorship and eligibility, please refer to the UK Government guidance on Skilled Worker visas: www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
