Overview
We are currently recruiting for Trainee Ambulance Care Assistants (ACA) based at various locations in the following sub regions: Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Argyll and Clyde.
Responsibilities
As an ACA, you will be responsible for delivering high quality care and safe transportation for non-emergency patients from their homes to hospital and clinic appointments and inter-hospital transfers and discharge of patients from hospital. In addition, there may be a requirement to support the A&E Service by transporting suitable patients referred on the day by GPs to Assessment units, and underpin the A&E Service at Major Incidents.
You must therefore have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, be a team player and be able to engage with a range of people who are often at their most vulnerable. This is a key role, offering a vital service to the people of Scotland. You will work an average of 36 hours per week which will include weekend, evening and public holiday working.
Training and progression
The successful applicants will be enrolled on a bespoke clinical training programme and will be an employee of the Scottish Ambulance Service from the date of commencement. The training programme is initially conducted at one of our Regional Education Centres and will lead to a Level 3 Certificate in Ambulance Patient Care – Non-Urgent Care Service. This includes a recognised driving module. Following initial training you will be posted to your allocated Ambulance Station where other qualified staff will mentor you, in addition to ongoing learning support from the Education Team to complete the course portfolio.
Qualifications and requirements
* Applicants should have achieved passes in Standard Grade/O grade/Nat 4 or equivalent in both English and Maths. Please note, you will be required to evidence these qualifications prior to undertaking the selection process.
* You should also possess a full driving license with no more than 3 penalty points prior to applying. In addition, candidates must have category C1 on their license 6 weeks prior to the course commencing. These categories can be found on the front of your driving licence.
Selection and training dates
As part of the selection process, you will require to undertake a fitness test and interview, full details of which will be sent if you are successful at the application shortlisting stage. Fitness testing will be carried out week commencing 6th and 13th April. Interviews will be scheduled week commencing 20th and 27th April. Course date is 13th July for 4 weeks – 100% attendance is required.
Salary and benefits
We offer a training salary of £21,827 per annum rising to £29,103 upon successful completion of the training programme. This will further increase to £31,409 with increments in line with Agenda for Change Band 3.
Enquiries
Informal enquiries are welcomed and can be made to: Glasgow – Karen Mitchell, Area Service Manager at k aren.mitchell2@nhs.scot (please note that Karen is not available until after the 16th March); Lanarkshire – Neil Mitchell, Area Service Manager at neiltaylor.mitchell@nhs.scot; Argyll and Clyde – Graeme Walker, Area Service Manager at graeme.walker@nhs.scot
Selection and visa/work eligibility
Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, this post may require a different level of criminal records check than is currently the case. If the post is assessed as a "regulated role", appointment will be subject to joining the PVG Scheme. For more details please visit Disclosure Scotland Changes. To work in the United Kingdom, you must demonstrate the relevant permission to work, granted by the UK Visas and Immigration Service. NHS Scotland Boards will check entitlement to work in the UK as part of pre-employment checks. The Scottish Ambulance Service is not licensed to issue certificates of sponsorship under current UKVI regulations. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship. NHS Scotland is committed to equality and diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of society.
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