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Ever thought about a Qualified Ambulance Paramedic or Qualified Ambulance Technician career in the Highlands of 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!
- Within Skye we are recruiting for new colleagues in the following locations:
- Broadford
- Kyle – This is a home-based on-call station with the requirement to reside within 5 miles maximum of Kyle*
If you wish to discuss potential assistance that can be provided in finding accommodation, please contact Alan Knox, Area Service Manager on 07785724316.
We are proud to provide an emergency ambulance service to the people of the Highlands of 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 that will see the Service further develop the clinical care we deliver.
What do we need from you?
We are looking for both Qualified Paramedics and Qualified Technicians.
If you are a paramedic, we need you to be HCPC registered and have a full C1 category on your driving licence. If you are a Qualified Technician, we require you to hold a FutureQuals L4 APP qualification or an IHCD Technician award (or equivalent) and have a full C1 category on your driving licence.
But more than that, we are looking for people who want to help us in the delivery of high-quality care to the people of the Highlands. Our staff 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. If you are interested in working part-time hours or a flexible working pattern, please detail this in your application form.
Why Skye?
The Scottish Highlands make up 33% of the land area of Scotland and 11.4% of Great Britain. With the lowest population density in Scotland it is not surprising that the Highlands offer amazing scenery along with welcoming people, a unique culture, dramatic landscapes, romantic castles and a fascinating history. From the lively capital city of Inverness to Britain’s highest peak, Ben Nevis, there is something for everyone in this part of the country.
The Island of Skye, on the West Coast of Scotland, has some of the most fantastic scenery. Surrounded by the Munro Mountains, the area is ideal for people wishing to relocate for outdoor adventures.
From Easter until late October the Isle of Skye is a very popular tourist location, attracting visitors from all around the world wishing to come to Skye for holiday breaks and visit this stunning island. With its varied wildlife and rich history of clan warfare, dinosaur fossils, highland clearances, and the Jacobite Rebellion, as well as being approximately two hour’s drive from the town of Fort William and city of Inverness, it is not only a great place to visit, but also to live.
Broadford is the second largest settlement on Skye and is the first place you come across after crossing the Skye Bridge. The new Broadford Hospital, in which the ambulance station is based, opened in March 2022. The village is nestled beneath Ben na Calliach (the hill of the old woman) and stretches around a bay with amazing views to the islands of Scalpay and Pabay.
Kyle is a village on the mainland a close distance to the Skye Bridge. It has a variety of shops and services and numerous public transport links to Inverness, Fort William, Glasgow and Edinburgh. The village is close to Scotland’s highest waterfall, the Five Sisters of Kintail, and the beautiful Eilean Donan Castle. Kyle is a home-based on-call station with the requirement to reside within 5 miles maximum of the village. If you wish to discuss potential assistance that can be provided in finding accommodation please contact Alan Knox, Area Service Manager on 07785724316.
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.
Paramedic, Ben Jackson, speaks on why he relocated to Scotland to join the Scottish Ambulance Service - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Y3cKp4SXbQ.