Qualified Ambulance Technician

Applications are now invited for individuals to join the Scottish Ambulance Service as a Qualified Ambulance Technician or applications from existing Scottish Ambulance Service Qualified Ambulance Technicians to join our team in Inveraray, Argyll.

Whilst working for the Scottish Ambulance Service in Inveraray you would be required to secure accommodation within a reasonable distance of Inveraray before commencing the employment. You can discuss any housing options with the informal contact on advert prior to applying if you wanted clarity before application. If you are interested but don’t have accommodation as yet, reach out to the informal contact who may be able to assist.

The Area: Argyll & Bute area of Argyll & Clyde Sub-Region is a beautiful part of Scotland and encompasses many of the features traditionally associated with Scotland and its geography. Argyll and Bute is a glorious coastal region of glittering sea lochs, islands, hills, forests and glens just waiting to be explored. From surfing to kayaking, quad-biking to mountain biking, to get off the beaten track and find your own adventure.

This advert is recruiting Qualified Technicians to the area of Inveraray within the Argyll & Bute area. Inveraray is a charming and historic town on the western shore of Loch Fyne in Argyll, Scotland. Known for its white-washed Georgian buildings, picturesque lochside setting, and rich heritage, Inveraray is one of Scotland’s most scenic and beloved small towns. As the ancestral home of the Clan Campbell, Inveraray offers visitors a perfect mix of history, outdoor beauty, and Scottish culture. Located just 1.5 hours from Glasgow.

The Role: Ambulance Technicians provide immediate care right across Scotland, often to people in their most vulnerable state and in very difficult and challenging environments. As a result, you will be able to show compassion and empathy and be able to deal with the difficult situations that we must respond to. Most importantly, you need to be able to keep calm under pressure, make good decisions and take control.

Essential: The successful applicant for this post must be a Qualified Ambulance Technician and proof of qualification would be required. We also require the candidates to have a valid Emergency Response Driving qualification with C1 Entitlement.

The Person: This is a hugely varied role, each day and each patient is different. As a result, you will need to have excellent interpersonal skills as well as an ability to communicate effectively with a range of different and often difficult circumstances. You will need to demonstrate flexibility and the ability to make effective and safe decisions.

This vacancy would be a rostered Technician vacancy in Inveraray therefore, you would know your shifts in advance.

• Full UK driving licence with no more than 3 penalty points.
• Candidates will be required to have a C1 Driving category on their current driving licence.

The starting salary for Technicians Band 5 NHS Scotland Pay Banding.

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.