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Would you like to use your clinical skills in the most challenging environments?HART in SECAmb is seeking candidates for Ashford and Gatwick Operating Units, who are either:Currently operating as Experienced HART OperativesOR HCPC Registered Paramedics in an A+E ambulance settingHART is a national initiative led by the Department of Health, enabling clinical care in previously inaccessible areas. HART Operatives respond to incidents involving Chemical, Biological, Radiation, and Nuclear (CBRN), Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT), structural/trench collapse, major transportation incidents, working at height, confined space, and complex entrapment rescues.The team may also provide specialist clinical support in Search and Rescue (USAR) environments. All operatives must attain Swift Water Rescue Technician (SRT) status, working in flooded areas and difficult environments.On duty, operatives must be able to deploy nationwide with no notice for periods of 36 hours or more and as part of an Ambulance Intervention Team. Besides HART-specific work, operatives will respond to the Trust's operational needs.Applicants must be qualified paramedics with IHCD Paramedic Award, BTECH Level 4, BSc, DipHE, or FdSc qualifications to train as a HART Operative.Essential Requirements:Band 6 experienced Paramedic with at least 2 years (24 months) experience at Band 6Availability for all mandated course datesValid UK driving license, including C1 category or equivalentUK HCPC registered ParamedicApplicants must have good physical fitness, weigh between 50kg and 124kg (including PPE), and be capable of swimming a minimum of 200 meters. Initial training lasts 11 weeks, mainly residential. Responding to incidents nationwide at short notice for up to 48 hours is required.Selection Process:Physical Competence Assessment (land and water)Confined space/height confidence assessmentALS Clinical assessmentSwimming assessment (200m swim, 10 min tread water, duck dive)Occupational Health Assessment (eye, hearing, lung function, grip/back strength)InterviewIf shortlisted, attend assessments on Monday 7th July 2025 in Ashford, including swim and confidence tests. Successful candidates will be invited for PCA and interview on Thursday 10th July. Gatwick has limited spaces without a talent pool. No further dates are available.For more details or informal visits, contact:Name: Paul WillisJob Title: HART ManagerEmail: #J-18808-Ljbffr