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We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic former emergency blue light drivers (former Police and Fire Service) to join the Scottish Ambulance Service staff bank to cover busy periods over the winter period and beyond.
As well as having a full driving licence (including C1) with no more than four penalty points and excellent driving skills, you will already have the knowledge and skills required to drive vehicles under emergency conditions using blue lights.
The successful candidates will support day-to-day service operations by driving Emergency Ambulances to Emergency calls, operating as a double crew alongside a qualified Ambulance clinician.
Candidates must have great communication skills, the ability to work well under pressure and collaboratively as part of a team. You will require flexibility and adaptability to provide high quality support to a range of teams and patients, prioritising as required.
In order to undertake this role, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Able to provide evidence of completion of a blue light driving qualification.
- Current blue light driver or retired from emergency services within the last 3 years.
- Applicant must complete Scottish Ambulance Service Emergency driving assessment.
A bank agreement allows you to undertake shifts on an ‘as and when required basis’. Applicants will be providing operational support cover across Scotland and the specific locations will depend on the work being undertaken. You will be asked to specify as part of the application process your preferred location of work.
Please note that applicants who wish to apply for future full time employment with Scottish Ambulance Service in an emergency driving role will be required to undertake a full 4 week emergency driving course. This fixed term role only covers the COVID response.
We may close this advert once a sufficient amount of applications have been received.
Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage.