Qualified Ambulance Paramedic

NHS National Services Scotland; Lochcarron; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team as a lead clinician with the Scottish Ambulance Service in Lochcarron, where you'll provide exceptional patient care and support the development of future paramedics. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a remote location, contributing to high-quality emergency services while fostering the growth of trainees. As part of a small, dynamic team, you'll embody professionalism and teamwork, ensuring the best outcomes for patients in your community. If you're passionate about healthcare and education, this position is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Applicants must be HCPC Registered Paramedics with a passion for patient care.
• Experience in supporting students/trainees is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinician on an Accident & Emergency Resource.
• Support and develop Paramedic & Ambulance Technician Student cohort.

Skills

Patient Care

Team Collaboration

Professionalism

Student Support

Education

HCPC Registered Paramedic

Job description

An opportunity has arisen for a HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council) Registered Paramedic wishing to work for The Scottish Ambulance Service at Lochcarron as lead clinician on an Accident & Emergency Resource whilst supporting & developing our Paramedic & Ambulance Technician Student cohort.

We are seeking applications from enthusiastic and pro-active paramedics keen to deliver high quality care to patients within Lochcarron and surrounding areas. It is crucial that applicants are team players who are flexible in approach, display utmost professionalism and can show a ‘lead by example’ ethos.

Applications are sought from suitably qualified HCPC Registered Paramedics. Successful applicants must show an enthusiasm towards supporting students/trainees through their education and placement period.

You will be part of a team of six in a remote location working from home with an on call commitment. There is a requirement to reside within a reasonable distance of Lochcarron. Residing in excess of 5 miles of Lochcarron will require to be discussed to see if this can be agreed prior to appointment.

Please direct informal enquiries to Steven Gorman, Area Service Manager – [e-mail] 07920 271822.

NHS Scotland is reducing their full-time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week from 1 April 2024 but with no change in pay. This advert and any subsequent offer/contract of employment therefore reflects the new working hours. However, as not all service areas will be able to adopt the 37 hour working week immediately from 1 April 2024, you may be required to work up to an additional 30 minutes per week for a temporary period, for which you would be paid, until the service you are working in changes rosters or working patterns to accommodate the new reduced working week. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Hiring Manager.

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.