SORT Paramedic – Specialist Operations Response

Scottish Ambulance Service; Newbridge; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Scottish Ambulance Service is seeking Paramedics for the Special Operations Response Teams (SORT) in Newbridge on a full‑time basis. The role focuses on providing specialist paramedical care in high-risk environments, extending NHS reach in challenging scenarios and supporting multi‑agency operations.

Applicants must be HCPC registered with at least 2 years frontline experience post NQP. Training includes SOAR, CBRN PPE courses, and security vetting; interviews will proceed in 2027.

Qualifications

• HCPC registered Paramedics with a minimum of 2 years frontline experience post NQP period.
• Experience with SORT/CBRN/NBC operations advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Hazardous materials
• CBRN
• MTA
• Safe working at height
• Confined space
• Unstable terrain
• Water operations
• Support to security operations (Tactical medical operations)

Skills

HCPC registered Paramedic

2 years frontline experience

Job description

Scottish Ambulance Service is seeking Paramedics for the Special Operations Response Teams (SORT) in Newbridge on a full‑time basis. The role focuses on providing specialist paramedical care in high-risk environments, extending NHS reach in challenging scenarios and supporting multi‑agency operations.

Applicants must be HCPC registered with at least 2 years frontline experience post NQP. Training includes SOAR, CBRN PPE courses, and security vetting; interviews will proceed in 2027.