Student paramedic 2023/2024

I got Tallaght!

I just got ballinasloe has anyone else got there! :)

Congrats! 👍️

@jasperbrco is this the supplementary student paramedic panel where the results were out yesterday that you got that placement number on the panel?

Morning all, when does the next application cycle commence? Also, are there any age restrictions in place?

In addition to the above, are there one or two application cycles per year? Also, is the link below the best place to check if they are accepting applications? Also, if you have an NUI degree in another area, will that have any impact on your application/course fees?

https://careersportal.ie/news/student-paramedic-recruitment-with-the-national-ambulance-service

Hi all

Anyone know when the next application date is and what is needed .(full c1 or learners, start date if successful from time of application)

Woulf appreciate any help understanding the application and any thing else related

Thanks

@Hapooties Mind me asking how long you were waiting for your offer in Tallaght?

@chemicals404 I went through the application process late last year & I am sitting on the panel awaiting call up. When applications open there will be a long application form that you need to complete, you have to put in scenario based questions (use actual scenarios you have experienced as your interview will be based on these questions). If they are happy with your application and you meet the criteria (Certain results in Leaving Cert or EMT experience etc) then you are called for an aptitude test, if you get the pass mark then they send off all your documents for sieve check, once that is clear then you will be called for a panel interview - about 2 weeks after that then you will be notified if you are on the panel or not and what your number is. To be active on the panel you have to at least C1 learner - if you progress from the panel into the course then you have to have your full C1 licence within 6 months of starting the course. It is quite a time consuming process to get from application to interview - I completed the application in August and interviews were held in November & then they only take on two classes a year - January & September I believe & generally when you are interviewing there is already a panel ahead of you i.e I interviewed in November but there was already a panel that had been called to fill the January spots so the earliest I will be called is September or even January next year. Hope that helps!

@Wonder 506 Yep sure was - I think they always are a panel ahead when they interview as the average wait time to get an EOI from time of interview is 9-12 months.

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Also, anyone know how you can those of us who have no experience working in the sector can answer the question regarding experience relevant to the role?

Have people failed at the interview stage or is it a case that your interview isn’t the best that you just get a really high panel number ?