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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!
We are recruiting for new colleagues in Lochinver, this is a home-based on-call station with the requirement to reside within 5 miles maximum of Lochinver.
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.
Why Lochinver?
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.
Lochinver, a fishing village in south-west Sutherland, is on the North Coast 500 route and offers white sandy beaches, incredible mountain views, unique wildlife, and a famous pie shop. It is a great place for those who enjoy spending time outdoors with a range of walks including through the Culag Woods where herons come to nest, up the mountain Suilven which, while only 731 metres high, provides superb views from the top, or take a short trek north of Loch Inver to view the Hermit’s Castle.
Lochinver is 36 miles from the picturesque fishing town of Ullapool which has a ferry that travels regularly to and from Stornoway on the Isle of Lewis. Or travel a further 58 miles and you will arrive in Inverness, the capital of the Scottish Highlands. Inverness is home to a University of Highlands and Islands campus, Eden Court Theatre, Raigmore Hospital, Eastgate Shopping Centre, and a number of different businesses. The city has many attractions in the surrounding area including Loch Ness, Culloden Battlefield, and Chanonry Point, a popular place to see dolphins between Fortrose and Rosemarkie. Inverness has a train station with various links through the UK and an airport with domestic and international flights.
This is a home-based on-call station with the requirement to reside within 5 miles maximum of Lochinver.
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.