Ever thought about a Qualified Ambulance Paramedic 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!
The Scottish Ambulance Service is currently recruiting for new colleagues in the location of Wick.
We are proud to provide an emergency ambulance service to the people of the Highlands of 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.
The Role
We are looking for HCPC Registered Qualified Paramedics (band 6).
Wick is a 24-hour station location on the Northeast coast of Caithness, approximately 104 miles North of Inverness and is served by a Rural General Hospital, Caithness General. Currently, Wick has 2 A&E vehicles on duty, one working 12 hours shifts on both day and night shifts and the second working from 1100 hrs to 2200 hrs, seven days a week. Due to the Reduction of Working Week programme, all shifts within the Scottish Ambulance Service are being reviewed to reduce the average hours for the working week to 36 hours, so the current shift will be subject to change.
What do we need from you?
If you are a paramedic, we need you to be HCPC registered 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 the Highlands?
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.
Caithness and Sutherland
Caithness and Sutherland are two counties that cover the Northeast coast to the Northwest coast of the Scottish Highlands. Caithness is an ancient land that was lived in by the Picts and invaded by the Vikings, and Sutherland derives from the Norse word “Sudrland”; the land to the south of the Norse earldom of Orkney and Caithness.
The two counties are part of the famous North Coast 500 and contain the most northerly point of mainland Scotland, John O’Groats. The counties also feature the world famous Royal Dornoch golf course, an internationally recognised surf spot around the Thurso east reef, a number of stunning sandy beaches, remote mountain ranges, and a variety of historical buildings.
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.
To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service. As part of the pre-employment checks for a preferred candidate, NHS Scotland Boards will check your entitlement to work in the UK. It can be evidenced through a number of routes including specific types of visa as well as EU settled and pre-settled status. To find out more about these routes of permission, please refer to the GOV.UK website here .
Please note that Scottish Ambulance Service is NOT licensed to issue certificates of sponsorship under current UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) regulations. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship to work with us.