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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 Caithness and Sutherland we are recruiting for new colleagues in the following locations:
- Lairg – This is a home-based on-call station with the requirement to reside within 5 miles maximum of Lairg
- Thurso
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 Caithness and Sutherland
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.
Caithness and Sutherland are two counties that cover the Northeast coast to the Northwest coast of the Scottish Highlands. Caithness is an ancient land that was lived in by the Picts and invaded by the Vikings, and Sutherland derives from the Norse word “Sudrland”; the land to the south of the Norse earldom of Orkney and Caithness.
The two counties are part of the famous North Coast 500 and contain the most northerly point of mainland Scotland, John O’Groats, as well as The A’Mhoine Peninsula which will become the UK’s first space port. The counties also feature the world famous Royal Dornoch golf course, an internationally recognised surf spot around the Thurso east reef, a number of stunning sandy beaches, remote mountain ranges, and a variety of historical buildings.
Lairg is a peaceful village that is beautifully nestled on the southern shores of Loch Shin, the largest loch in Sutherland. Four miles south of Lairg you will find the Falls of Shin, one of the best places in Scotland to see salmon leaping on their upstream migration. As well as Lairg offering its own lush green hills and snow capped mountains, if you travel north through Sutherland you will pass through what is often referred to as the last great wilderness of Europe. Alternatively you could head south to Inverness, Scotland’s ‘Highland Capital’. Lairg is a home-based on-call station with the requirement to reside within 5 miles of the village.
With the Caithness General Hospital, Lawson Memorial Hospital, and Dunbar Hospital all located within the counties, as well as a number of global companies investing in employment, an offshore project being a leading example of development in the green energy sector, and the numerous tourist attractions, there are a range of employment opportunities in the area. Wick Airport has also recently re-introduced scheduled flights to Aberdeen with links to further destinations. With the towns of Wick and Thurso, crofting and farming communities, fishing towns and villages, and remote landscapes, all with a strong sense of community, there are a number of locations you can reside in to meet your wants and needs.
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.