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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 here in Scotland!
The Scottish Ambulance Service is currently recruiting for new colleagues near Loch Ness in Fort Augustus Ambulance Station, North Region which operates shift plus on-call working from home location.
We are proud to provide an emergency ambulance service to the people of North West Scotland and 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 which will see the Service further develop the clinical care we deliver. It’s an exciting time to join the Service as we increase our workforce across the North West of Scotland.
What do we need from you?
You need to be an HCPC registered Paramedic who has a C1 on their driving licence. You’ll 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 are also required to have a recognised emergency driving qualification. We would also expect you to reside within the Fort Augustus area as it is a home working location with elements of on-call.
But more than that, we are looking for Paramedics who want to help us in the delivery of high-quality care to the people of Scotland. Our Paramedics 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 approximately 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 hospitals. Our Air Ambulance undertakes around 3,500 missions a year and our SCOTSTAR service transfers 2,500 of Scotland’s most seriously ill patients.
In addition to your salary, you can also expect a great pension scheme, generous leave entitlement and family friendly policies 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/
Why come to Scotland?
The decision to come and work for us is not all about the job; Scotland has more to offer than that! From the hustle and bustle of city life to the tranquil environment of our rural communities, Scotland has it all. You can really make the most of your free time, whether you are looking for the cafe culture of our big cities, or you enjoy outdoor pursuits like cycling, climbing, walking and water sports.
Scotland has on average lower costs of living than the rest of the UK and benefits from some of the highest attainment levels of education, free prescriptions, and a higher quality of life. To discover more about living and working in the country we are lucky to call home, please visit: The Official Gateway to Scotland | Scotland.org
If you believe you have the necessary skills, experience, and passion to succeed in this role, we look forward to receiving your application.
Please direct informal enquiries to Area Service Manager, Frank Gunn - frank.gunn@nhs.scot, mob – 07385 038846
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.
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