The paramedic selection process is regulated by the Health Professions Council (HPC). The HPC sets out clear standards of proficiency for those wishing to complete a programme leading to application to join the HPC Register of professionals.
Part of the selection process for assessing a candidate’s suitability will involve an interview. The purpose of the interview is to see whether you:
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You can expect that the interview will assess all of the following areas:
You will be given the opportunity to demonstrate your enthusiasm for paramedic practice and would be likely to adopt a positive approach to work. The particular qualities that the assessors will be looking for include:
You will be expected to have well thought out ideas on why you wish to enter a career in Practice. Previous experience of health care is not usually necessary but you should have a good understanding of the knowledge, concept and skills of the subject area and the capacity to articulate your understanding. If you have planned to gain experience after the interview you should let you interviewers know.
Success on a course depends on you being able to commit to academic and professional demands and for this reason you should be able to demonstrate clearly an understanding of the academic rigours of this course and how you will ensure assessment deadlines are met.
Interviewers will expect candidates to have a basic understanding of the theoretical experience that will be gained during this programme and how that might enable your practice experience.
You should also remember that an interview is a two way process and that you should treat the interview as an opportunity to ask the assessors questions. It is important that you make the right choice of programme.
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In order to practice as a paramedic you must first be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). To register with the HCPC, you’ll need to complete a HCPC programme in paramedic science. There are a wide range of universities in the UK which offer these courses, and also many ambulance service trusts which can provide HCPC approved training. The courses generally last from 2-5 years, depending on whether you are full-time or part-time. Students who wish to enrol on a paramedic science degree course will be required to pass a selection process that includes a numeracy and literacy test, a fitness test and an interview.
The training consists of both theoretical and practical study. You’ll spend a large amount of time working within real hospital departments, under the supervision of senior doctors.
Next, you’ll need to download the paramedic application form. This is the stage where a huge number of candidates fail, so it’s essential that you give yourself plenty of time to complete it. You can download your application form from the website of the Ambulance Service that you are applying to join.
The majority of the sections within the application form are fairly simple. However you will need to produce a detailed and focused response to the ‘person specification’ questions and ‘vision/values’ questions. To ensure this, make sure that when you sit down to complete the application form, you have a copy of the person specification/job description next to you.
The next stage in the process is the written tests. These will take place at an assessment centre, and you’ll need to prepare thoroughly in advance! The tests that you will take are as follows:
You need to start your preparation for these tests immediately! The results of the tests are used as part of the entire selection process and not in isolation. You should be aiming for high scores in every element of the selection process, and that also includes the written tests.
Finally, you’ll need to sit an interview. This is most common stage at which candidates fail, so make sure you prepare as much as possible. Make yourself stand out during the interview, having carried out plenty of research, and be ready to provide specific real examples of where you have met the personal specification for the role.
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