Ambulance Paramedic – North Scotland; On-Call​/Relief

Join Our Team in the Beautiful North of Scotland!

Are you ready to make a real difference in people’s lives? We’re recruiting Qualified Ambulance Paramedics (QAP), Qualified Ambulance Technicians (QAT) and Newly Qualified Paramedics (NQP) to join our dedicated team across the stunning North Region of Scotland.

NQP who have applied to the Scottish Ambulance Service previously are invited to submit a new application for the locations given below.

We have opportunities in the following locations:

• Home‑based on‑call locations you must live or have accommodation within a reasonable distance. This will be discussed at interview and with the recruiting manager.

As part of our team, you’ll provide immediate care to patients across the North of Scotland, often in challenging environments and at times when they need you most.

Roles include 24/7, on‑call, home‑based, or station‑based positions.

Unsocial hours and/or on‑call duties are part of the role.

Initially offered on a relief basis, meaning shift patterns vary and flexibility is essential.

Full‑time (36 hours/week) and part‑time applications welcome.

Qualified Technician: £33,247 – £41,424 per annum

NQP: £33,247 rising to £41,608 after probation and completion of the Service’s NQP development programme, then up to £50,702 per annum

Qualified Paramedic: £41,608 – £50,702 per annum

Qualified Paramedics/Technicians:
May require a 2‑week clinical induction and/or 4‑week emergency driving course.

NQP: 6‑week NQP course (including emergency driving) plus 12‑month mentorship.

HCPC registered Paramedic (qualified or newly qualified), or Ambulance Technician qualified in Diploma for Ambulance Technicians SCQF level 7 or equivalent.

Full UK driving licence with C1 category and no more than 4 penalty points.

Candidates must possess C1 on their licence at least 6 weeks prior to the course start date.

Flexibility on preferred locations is encouraged.

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You will be contacted via nhsscotland@jobtrain email regarding the outcome of your application. It is very important that you check your ‘junk’ or spam email folders as well as your email inbox and jobtrain account. Due to pressures within the Service, there may be delays in us being able to progress your application; we will be in touch with you as soon as we can.

• Fitness Test
• Interview
• OSCE (for qualified paramedics and technicians)

On successful completion of the above, the following pre‑employment checks will commence where an offer of employment has been made and accepted:

• Occupational Health Screening
• PVG Scheme application (Disclosure Scotland)
• Two satisfactory references

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 Immigration 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  website.

Please note that The 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.

Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, this post may require a different level of criminal records check done than is currently the case. If the post is assessed as a regulated role, your appointment will be subject to joining the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. If there is any change to what is currently required, this will be confirmed by either the Hiring Manager or the Recruitment Team.

For more details on these changes please visit.