West Scotland Paramedic – Qualified & NQP

Join Our Team in the West of Scotland

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

NQP’s who have applied to the Scottish Ambulance Service previously are invited to submit a new application.

• Greenock:
  Part‑time Qualified Paramedic (18hrs as of 01/04/26)
• Rothesay:
  Qualified Paramedics or NQP’s
• Dunoon:
  Qualified Paramedics or NQP’s

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

Roles include 24/7 station‑based positions.

Unsocial hours are part of the role.

Initially some positions may be offered on a relief basis, meaning shift patterns vary and flexibility is essential, however this can be discussed at interview.

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

NQP’s will require a 6‑week NQP course (including emergency driving) plus 12‑month mentorship.

• HCPC registered Paramedic (qualified or newly qualified).
• 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.

NQP:
Band 5, £33,247 rising to Band 6, £41,608 after probation and completion of The Service’s NQP development programme, rising to a maximum of £50,702 per annum.

Qualified Paramedic:
Band 6, £41,608 – £50,702 per annum.

Rates based on 2025/26 pay scales.

Click ‘Apply for Job’ and follow the instructions.

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.

Shortlisted applicants will complete:

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

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

If you already live in the West Region—or dream of moving here—and have the skills, experience, and passion to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you!

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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.

As from 1/4/26, the Agenda for Change full‑time working week will be reducing from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part‑time hours will be reduced pro‑rated. However, there will be a corresponding increase in the hourly rate so that pay will not be affected.

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  website.

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.