Ambulance Care Assistant: Trainee or Qualified — Non-Emergency Transport

NHS Scotland; Inverness; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

The Scottish Ambulance Service is seeking Qualified or Trainee Ambulance Care Assistants (ACA) to join the North Region at Golspie, Kinlochbervie, and Inverness. Posts include part-time and full-time opportunities with varying shifts and potential work across stations to support non-emergency patient transport.

Ideal candidates will have strong interpersonal and communication skills, be team players, and demonstrate flexible, safe decision-making.

Qualifications

• Evidence of successful study at SCQF Level 4 (or equivalent) in Maths and English.
• Full UK driving licence with no more than 4 penalty points.
• Candidates must possess C1 on their driving licence at least 6 weeks prior to the course start date.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality care and safe transportation for non-emergency patients.
• Work shifts which may vary and could be at other stations.
• Communicate effectively with a range of people and be a team player.
• Make flexible and safe decisions in diverse situations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Teamwork

Decision making

Education

SCQF Level 4 Maths & English

Job description

The Scottish Ambulance Service is seeking Qualified or Trainee Ambulance Care Assistants (ACA) to join the North Region at Golspie, Kinlochbervie, and Inverness. Posts include part-time and full-time opportunities with varying shifts and potential work across stations to support non-emergency patient transport.

Ideal candidates will have strong interpersonal and communication skills, be team players, and demonstrate flexible, safe decision-making.