QUALIFIED AMBULANCE TECHNICIAN - JOB SHARE

Ever thought about a Technician/Paramedic career in 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 UKs most stunning scenery? Well, the time is right to come and join us here in Argyll!

The Scottish Ambulance Service is recruiting for a Qualified Ambulance Technician to work in the beautiful Inveraray area, on a Part Time, Job-Share (18.75 hours pw) basis. As a Service we are developing at pace, in the last five years we have introduced Advanced Paramedics in Urgent and Emergency Care, developed a new clinical response model, rolled out Critical Care Paramedics, developed a new education programme and improved survival from Out of Hospital Cardiac Arrests (OHCA) to world leading levels. We are now embarking on our next 10-year strategy which will see the Service sustain these changes and further develop the clinical care we deliver.

What do we need from you?
You need to be an Ambulance Technician with a FutureQuals L4 APP qualification or an IHCD Technician award (or equivalent)

You need to be a Qualified Ambulance Technician who has a C1 on their driving licence. Youll need your C1 licence as our fleet of A&E vehicles are all Mercedes with a box body conversion, the majority of which are under five years old. You should also have your emergency driving qualification. You will be required to carry out On Call duties, and should therefore reside within 3 miles of Inveraray, so please ensure you are able to secure accommodation before applying.

But more than that, we are looking for Technicians who want to help us in the delivery of high-quality care to the people of Scotland. Our Clinicians 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 work for the Scottish Ambulance Service?
We are proud to provide an emergency ambulance service to the population of Scotland. We have 6,800 staff working in 150 locations serving all mainland and island communities. Each year, we take around 1 million patients to and from hospital and transfer 90,000 patients between hospital. Our Air Ambulance undertakes around 3,500 missions a year and our SCOTSTAR service transfers 2,500 of Scotlands most seriously ill patients.
In addition to your salary, you can also expect a great pension scheme, generous leave entitlement and family friendly polices to help support a healthy work / life balance. To find out more, please visit: https://www.scottishambulance.com/join-our-team/why-work-with-us/.
We regret that we cannot consider applicants from outside the UK at this time.

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.

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.