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Ever thought about continuing your career as an Ambulance Technician in Dumfries & Galloway? If so, we may have a post for you…
Maybe it is time for a change? Or maybe you have always fancied working in some of the UKs most stunning scenery? Well, the time is right to come and join us here in Dumfries & Galloway!
The Scottish Ambulance Service is directly recruiting qualified Ambulance Technicians to work at locations across Dumfries & Galloway and we welcome applications from candidates interested in working throughout the region, however we have a particular interest in candidates for the following locations:
- Stranraer
- Newton Stewart
As a Service we are developing at pace, in the last five years we have introduced Advanced Paramedics in Urgent and Emergency Care, developed a new clinical response model, rolled out Critical Care Paramedics, developed a new education programme and improved survival from Out of Hospital Cardiac Arrests (OHCA) to world leading levels. We are now embarking on our next 10-year strategy which will see the Service sustain these changes and further develop the clinical care we deliver.
It’s an exciting time to join the Service and have opportunities for Ambulance Technicians across Dumfries & Galloway.
What do we need from you?
You need be an ambulance technician with a FutureQuals L4 APP qualification or an IHCD Technician award (or equivalent), are currently employed directly by an NHS ambulance service in the UK, and you have C1 on your licence. You’ll need your C1 licence as our fleet of A&E vehicles are all Mercedes with a box body conversion, the majority of which are under five years old.
However, if you meet the above criteria and have previously worked as a Technician with the Scottish Ambulance Service you are eligible to apply.
We expect all applicants can undertake the following skills autonomously in their current role:
• Manual defibrillation
• Administration of Technician drugs
• Unsupervised clinical practice
• Attend and manage a full range of emergency calls (not restricted to certain categories of calls) including maternity and paediatric patients
Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications from Emergency Care Assistants or EMTs/Technicians who do not hold the IHCD/L4 AAP and don’t undertake a full unsupervised range of Technician skills.
We are looking for Ambulance Technicians who want to help us in the delivery of high-quality care to the people of Scotland. Our staff are exceptional and have a real passion for what they do, and we invite you to join them. The Scottish Ambulance Service consider it is a privilege to care for the people of Scotland and if you feel the same way too, apply now.
Why work for the Scottish Ambulance Service?
We are proud to provide an emergency ambulance service to the population of Scotland. We have 6,800 staff working in 150 locations serving all mainland and island communities. Each year, we take around 1 million patients to and from hospital and transfer 90,000 patients between hospital. Our Air Ambulance undertakes around 3,500 missions a year and our SCOTSTAR service transfers 2,500 of Scotland’s most seriously ill patients.
Although we are working in the backdrop of the pandemic, we are continuing to develop the Service at pace with the provision, and improvement, of patient care at the forefront of everything we do.
In addition to your salary, you can also expect a great pension scheme, generous leave entitlement and family friendly polices to help support a healthy work / life balance. To find out more, please visit: https://www.scottishambulance.com/join-our-team/why-work-with-us/
Why Dumfries & Galloway?
The first thing you’ll notice about Dumfries & Galloway is just how beautiful this part of lowland Scotland is, with an undulating coastline of rocky shoreline and sandy beaches, whilst inland, there are acres of forest and green spaces.
Want the rush of flying through woodland trails on a mountain bike? Or why not make a splash as you try windsurfing or yachting? With lots of activities on offer Dumfries & Galloway is pretty much one big adventure playground, but there are plenty of options for gentle walks or cycles too. And when it comes to culture, this region knows how to pack a punch. Each year the months are peppered with dedicated celebrations of arts & crafts, performing arts, literature and sport, not to mention some of Scotland’s coolest music festivals.
How do you apply?
Please click on the ‘Apply for job’ button at the bottom of this page and follow the on-screen instructions. You will receive an automated response as soon as you have submitted your application. Due to pressures within the Service, there may be delays in us being able to progress with your application, we will be in touch with you as soon as we have concluded the shortlisting process.
If you believe you have the necessary skills, experience, and passion to succeed in this role, we look forward to receiving your application.
If you are interested in working part-time hours or a flexible working pattern, please detail this in your application form.
Informal enquiries can be directed to
Frazer Erskine, Area Service Manager at frazer.erskine@nhs.scot
Peter McBurnie, Area Service Manager at peter.mcburnie@nhs.scot
Elaine Woodman, Area Service Manager Support at elainej.woodman2@nhs.scot
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
Paramedic, Ben Jackson, speaks on why he relocated to Scotland to join the Scottish Ambulance Service.