Applications are now invited for individuals to join the Scottish Ambulance Service as a Qualified or Trainee Ambulance Care Assistant (ACA) at the following stations in the North Region:
* Aberdeen
* Elgin
* Fraserburgh
* Inverurie
* Peterhead
* Aviemore
* Dingwall
* Golspie
* Inverness
* Wick
* Lerwick
It is expected that the start date for successful trainee applicants will be from November 2025. The start date for qualified applicants will depend on previous experience and will be agreed upon at the time of offer.
The Role
As an ACA, you will deliver high-quality care and safe transportation for non-emergency patients from their homes to hospital and clinic appointments. This role involves various shift times over 7 days and may require working at stations other than your base station. The posts are a mix of part-time and full-time positions.
You must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, be a team player, and be able to handle a range of people, often in vulnerable states. This is a vital role within the Service, providing essential services to the people of Scotland.
The Training
Trainees will be employees from their start date and enrolled in a bespoke clinical and driving program lasting approximately 6 months, including four weeks at a Regional Training Centre. Afterward, you will be assigned to your Ambulance Station.
Qualifications for qualified ACAs depend on previous experience.
The Person
This varied role requires excellent interpersonal skills, effective communication, flexibility, and safe decision-making abilities. We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds; healthcare experience or qualifications, volunteer work, or community involvement are advantageous.
Minimum entry requirements include:
* Evidence of successful study at SCQF Level 4 (or equivalent) or above in Maths and English
* Full UK driving license with no more than 4 penalty points
Candidates must possess C1 on their driving license at least 6 weeks prior to the course start date. Shortlisted candidates will need to bring copies and originals of these documents for the fitness test/interview.
Selection elements include:
* Occupational Fitness Test
* Competency and Values-Based Interview
* Occupational Health Screening
* Satisfactory application to the PVG Scheme
* Reference process
The starting salary for Trainee Care Assistants is £21,748 per annum, increasing to £26,869 upon successful training completion, with further increments up to £28,998.
Interview and fitness test dates are scheduled at various stations from June to July 2025, with specific dates listed in the original description.
Note: Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, criminal record checks may differ, and appointment to
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