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At the South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust, we work as one team to achieve our vision of delivering the best possible care to our patients when they need us most.

LGBT+ Staff Networks

Our purpose is to represent and support LGBT+ staff and volunteers within SWAST.

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Sarah Saunders, ECA Story (Armed Forces Network)

Meet Sarah who is an Emergency Care Assistant who used previously was a Leading Medical Assistant in the Royal Navy.

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Armed Forces and Veteran Networks

Take a look into our Armed Forces & Veteran Networks Find out more from current Veternas on what its like working for SWAST, the opportunities available and how we can support your transition.

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Jordan - Chair of Armed Forces and Veterans Network

I'm Jordan, 27, based in the Operations Centre in Exeter. As an ex-miltary individual, I'm passionate about supporting the transition of serving personnel into civilian life and advocating for veterans, reservists and their families.

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Equality, Diversity and Inclusion - Recruitment

South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) is committed to advancing equality and celebrating diversity by embedding equality, diversity and human rights practices into all areas of our service delivery and patient care.

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International Recruitment with SWAST

Click here to find more about our offering for International Recruitment

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Clinical Roadmap and Career Pathways

Find out more about becoming a qualified clinician here at SWAST!

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NHS Pensions Scheme

Joining the NHS Pension scheme

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SWAST - Preceptorship

We have embraced a Trust wide approach to preceptorship, designed to support, develop and guide our people through the early stages of their chosen career.

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Apprenticeships

An apprenticeship with SWAST is a fantastic way to kick start or progress your career within the ambulance service. The trust is dedicated to providing high quality apprenticeship training opportunities for our current and new employees.

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Flexible Working

We collaborate with our employees to find a work pattern that also ensures that we continue to do the very best for the people in the communities we serve, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and 365 days a year.

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