AIR AMBULANCE PARAMEDICS

  North of Scotland – Aberdeen & Inverness

The more remote and rural areas of Scotland boast some of the most breathtaking scenery in the world but they also present a challenge to our national ambulance service in ensuring delivery of equity of care in the pre-hospital environment. The Scottish Ambulance Service, Air Ambulance Division, is an essential component of our service, providing an invaluable lifeline to our remote and rural communities as well as supporting our national trauma network.  We are delighted to be in a position to offer opportunities to join our teams, based at Aberdeen & Inverness.  Please Note: You are being recruited to a `pool` and successful candidates will be offered positions as and when they arise.

As part of the role, you will gain experience of working on our Beechcraft King Air fixed wing aircraft, H145 and/or EC135 helicopters.  Also as part of the role, you will have an invaluable opportunity to train with and work alongside our consultant led ScotSTAR Critical Care and Trauma team, responding to incidents alongside and as an invaluable member of the team as required.

Our Fixed wing aircraft and H145 in Inverness operate 24/7, whilst the EC135 based in Aberdeen operates on a day shift basis only (12 hours per day).  All aircraft operate 7 days per week providing an essential additional resource, which ultimately saves lives and improves the quality of life for the sick and injured throughout Scotland.

It is essential that candidates are HCPC registered Paramedics.  You must be able to evidence a high level of clinical experience and knowledge with a particular focus on trauma/critical care and be able to demonstrate commitment to lifelong learning and professional development.  It is imperative that applicants refer to which aircraft/ location they wish to be considered for within their application.

Short listed applicants will be required to undertake a physical assessment that tests strength and endurance and a basic swimming assessment. More detail can be provided on shortlisting. Please note that due to operational limitations, applications cannot be considered from persons over 90kg in weight. There is also a height limitation of 1.8m for personnel operating within the rotary aircraft due to the restricted headroom.

Applicants should also be aware that these posts do not qualify for excess travel time payments, mileage or relocation expenses.  In addition, any move into these positions is subject to the receipt of PVG membership through Disclosure Scotland.​​​​​​​

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity informal enquiries can be made Mr Steve Munro on stephen.munro@nhs.scot.  Thereafter, you will be directed to the most appropriate person to deal with your enquiry.