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Ever thought about a Paramedic career in Scotland? 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 UK’s most stunning scenery? Well, the time is right to come and join us here in Scotland!
The Scottish Ambulance Service is currently recruiting for new colleagues in the North Region.
We are proud to provide an emergency ambulance service to the people of North Scotland and 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. We are now embarking on our next 10-year strategy which will see the Service further develop the clinical care we deliver. It’s an exciting time to join the Service as we increase our workforce across the North of Scotland
What do we need from you?
You need to be an HCPC registered Paramedic who has a C1 on their driving 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. Ideally you would have your emergency driving qualification, however if you don’t currently have this, we can help you achieve it.
But more than that, we are looking for Paramedics who want to help us in the delivery of high-quality care to the people of Scotland. Our Paramedics are exceptional and have a real passion for what they do. The Scottish Ambulance Service consider it a privilege to care for the people of Scotland and if you feel the same way too, apply now.
About the North Region
The North Region covers Grampian, the Highlands, and the Western and Northern Isles. This beautiful area of Scotland has a variety of stations from those in the busy urban cities of Aberdeen and Inverness to rural locations in the Cairngorms, Caithness & Sutherland, and the isles to name a few. Some of the remote stations include on-call and/or home-working with a requirement to live within 5 miles of on-call station locations.
With a rich history including dinosaur footprints on the Isle of Skye, Culloden Battlefield near Inverness, the Count Dracula inspiring Slains Castle near Cruden Bay, and Balmoral Castle in Royal Deeside to name a few, there is plenty to see and explore. Or if you’re into sport there are a range of surfing spots throughout the Region with Thurso being known as the national surf capital. Alternatively you may wish to ski or snowboard at one of the five ski resorts, or climb one of the many Munros including Ben Nevis near Fort William.
If shopping is your thing there are a number of Shopping Centres including Union Square and the Bon Accord Centre in Aberdeen and the Eastgate in Inverness. In addition the many towns and villages have a range of independent shops, restaurants and cafes.
While we currently have a number of vacancies these are not at all stations. We will discuss your station preferences at interview and if you are able to relocate if we do not have vacancies at your preferred stations. If we cannot make an offer immediately you will be added to a pool where you will be kept in consideration for future vacancies.
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 come to Scotland?
The decision to come and work for us is not all about the job; Scotland has more to offer than that! From the hustle and bustle of city life to the tranquil environment of our rural communities, Scotland has it all. You can really make the most of your free time, whether you are looking for the cafe culture of our big cities, or you enjoy outdoor pursuits like cycling, climbing, walking and water sports.
Scotland has on average lower costs of living than the rest of the UK and benefits from some of the highest attainment levels of education, free prescriptions, and a higher quality of life. To discover more about living and working in the country we are lucky to call home, please visit: The Official Gateway to Scotland | Scotland.org
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.
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.