Ambulance service continues to create careers with heart

There’s more to North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) than its blue flashing lights and sirens.

NWAS employs over 7,000 people across the region in around 300 different roles, all with one thing in common - they care.

Launching a brand-new recruitment campaign - Careers with Heart, NWAS is showcasing the very people at the beating heart of the ambulance service and the wide range of roles available to apply for.

You could be the first reassuring voice on the end of the line, the mechanical marvel keeping vehicles on the road, an apprentice earning whilst you learn or providing expert clinical care to people who need it most.

There are so many rewarding career opportunities with NWAS, all of which help to make a real difference every single day.

Vacancies are open now for call handlers in NWAS’ evolving integrated contact centres based in Manchester, Liverpool, Preston or Bolton.

Twenty-four-year-old Phoebe Crowe works as a call handler in Manchester and says: “I enjoy coming to work every day knowing I’m making an impact and helping people in their time of need.

"My dream is to become a paramedic and this role is giving me excellent experience to help me get there.” 

Vacancies are also open now regionally for apprentice emergency medical technicians and qualified paramedics.

Careers with Heart adverts will be popping up across the North West from this month in railway stations, on the back of buses, on billboards, on the radio and online.

They feature the people behind the ambulance service and aim to encourage more people to consider joining NWAS’ diverse and inclusive workforce.

NWAS’ Director of People Lisa Ward said: “There are lots of reasons to join NWAS.

"From the generous NHS pension scheme and our top-class training and development opportunities to our wide range of supportive and inclusive staff networks and our commitment to the health and wellbeing of our people.

“We love welcoming caring and compassionate people into our team so if you’re looking for a new opportunity and want to make a difference, search ‘NWAS careers’ online.”

Be at the heart of something amazing, visit: nwas.nhs.uk/careers

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