Jamie Arrowsmith – Thursday 16th June 2022 – 4.45pm.
Hundreds of people have already shown an interest in joining West Midlands Ambulance Service, only days after the organisation announced it was planning to recruit almost 500 student paramedics.
Hundreds of people have already shown an interest in joining West Midlands Ambulance Service, only days after the organisation announced it was planning to recruit almost 500 student paramedics.
Last night, around 250 people joined Trust staff at Shrewsbury Town Football Club for a highly successful Career’s Event.
A second such event is set to take place on Sunday 26th June as part of Armed Forces Day at Himley Hall, Dudley.
The Trust will have a stall at the event, which runs from 10.00am to 5.30pm, at which the Recruitment Team will be present to offer advice, guidance and tips on applying to become a student paramedic. Those attending will also have a chance to find out more about what the training course involves and will be able to ask questions on qualifications required, interview techniques and anything else potential employees may wish to know.
Last night, members of the recruitment team, operational staff, tutors from the Education & Training Department and community first responders were all in attendance, providing visitors with the chance to talk to current student paramedics about what the role is like, try CPR, practice elements of the fitness test and ask any questions they had.
WMAS Recruitment Manager, Louise Jones, said: “It was fantastic to see so many people come along to Shrewsbury Town and show an interest in joining the ambulance service.
“We’re now really looking forward to our next event at Himley and having the opportunity to talk to lots more people who are interested in starting a career with us.
“Also, don’t forget that I’ll be taking over the @officialwmas Instagram account on Saturday (18th June) to share hints and tips as well as be on hand to answer questions from anyone interested in applying.”
The Trust has also confirmed details of attendance at a further event which will take place in Warwick, at DM Kineton, Temple Herdewyke, Southam, CV47 2UL on Saturday 9th July where the Trust will be participating in live exercises and demonstrations in conjunction with military and fire service colleagues as well as being on hand to answer any questions about starting your career with us.
The Trust’s student paramedic programme is a unique opportunity which provides a 42 month vocationally based programme where you’ll ‘earn as you learn’. You will receive a minimum competitive salary of £18,661 per annum from day one of employment. On completion of the programme you will obtain a Level 6 Degree apprenticeship qualification and guaranteed employment as a paramedic with a minimum salary of £25,655 rising to £34,172 per annum plus unsocial hours pay enhancements.
For further details and to find out how to apply, visit http://www.wmascareers.uk in the first instance.
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