Newly qualified paramedics told to apply for jobs abroad due to hire freeze
The Welsh Ambulance Service said newly qualified paramedics would not be offered roles this year due to "financial and operational issues".
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"Like many NHS organisations, we are navigating a difficult financial and operational landscape, which means that decisions about recruitment have to be based on a range of factors, including current staffing levels, service demand, workforce skill mix and affordability."
— Carl Kneeshaw , Executive
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The Welsh Ambulance Service said newly qualified paramedics would not be offered roles this year due to "financial and operational issues".
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