HEMS Critical Care Paramedic
We’re looking for a highly-skilled HEMS Critical Care Paramedic to join our team!
We have a fantastic opportunity for an exceptional, experienced Paramedic to join our front-line team.
Location
Eaglescliffe, Stockton-on-Tees and Langwathby, Penrith.
Salary
£55,177 rising to £60,480 on completion of probation period.
Hours
40 hours per week on average.
Contract
Full time, permanent
The role
We are seeking experienced Paramedics to join our Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) that covers the North East, North Yorkshire, Cumbria and the Isle of Man. Candidates will provide high-quality clinical care in pre-hospital environments, operating at a Critical Care Paramedic level.
You’ll work alongside a dedicated multidisciplinary team, including doctors, pilots and dispatchers to provide essential care to critically ill or injured patients. You will also support the wider charity team in helping their efforts to raise the £9.3 million needed to keep the service operational, including various promotional activities.
This is a unique opportunity to enhance your clinical skills, engage in complex case management, support ongoing education of your colleagues, and contribute to the future success of the region’s air ambulance
About you
We’re looking for a true team player — someone who can confidently lead when needed, but also knows when to follow in fast-paced, high-pressure environments. As a key representative of the charity, you’ll consistently act as a positive and proactive ambassador.
This role operates on a rotating shift pattern, including unsocial hours. Flexibility is essential, as you’ll be required to work across multiple sites and be available for night duties or additional crew shifts when needed.
By joining the GNAAS family, you’ll become part of a dedicated and passionate team, united by a shared purpose. If you thrive in a dynamic, supportive setting and are excited by the opportunity to contribute to a vital part of the charity’s operations, this could be the perfect role for you.
Why work for us?
- Generous annual leave entitlement of 248 hours per year, increasing to 280 hours after five years’ service (inclusive of public holidays)
- 10% employer pension contribution (after two years’ service)
- World-class training programmes and facilities
- Double-time payments for shifts worked on public bank holidays
- Unsociable hours payments
- Access to Bupa and Simply Health private healthcare schemes (after six Months’ probation)
- Contractual sick pay (after six months’ probation)
- Access to a 24/7 counselling and advisory service
- Free onsite parking
- A modern working environment
- On-site gym at Progress House and rest facilities that can accommodate overnight stays
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Civil Servants Sports Club (CSSC)
- Car dealership discounted offers
How to Apply
To apply, please send a filled-in copy of our Application Form, as well as your current CV, to recruitment@gnaas.co.uk, telling us why you are a perfect fit for this position and what you can bring to the charity.
Closing date for applications: Monday 28 April 2025.
