Location: Motherwell, Scotland
Salary: £28,000 – £30,000 (Employer provided)
Contract Type: Full Time | 37 hours per week
Training Salary: £22,672 rising to £28,011, and up to £30,230 with increments
Job Description
The Scottish Ambulance Service is currently recruiting Trainee Ambulance Care Assistants (ACA) across the following sub-regions:
Argyll and Clyde: Lochgilphead, Campbeltown
Glasgow Stations
Lanarkshire Stations
Dumfries and Galloway: Annan, Castle Douglas, Dumfries, Kirkconnell, Langholm, Lockerbie
As an ACA, you’ll be responsible for delivering high-quality care and safe transport for non-emergency patients to and from hospitals, clinics, and other medical appointments. You may also support A&E services during major incidents or GP referrals.
Requirements
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Strong team spirit and ability to support vulnerable individuals
Full driving licence (maximum 4 penalty points)
Category C1 must be on your licence at least 6 weeks prior to your start date
Passes in English and Maths (Standard Grade / Nat 4 or equivalent)
Training Programme
Successful applicants will be enrolled in a bespoke clinical training programme leading to a Level 3 Certificate in Ambulance Patient Care (Non-Urgent Care Service), including a recognised driving module.
Training includes:
Classroom instruction at a regional education centre
On-the-job mentorship at your allocated station
Ongoing support from the Education Team
Selection Process
Applicants will undergo:
Fitness test
Interview
Pre-employment checks (including right-to-work in the UK)
Please note: Scottish Ambulance Service does not offer visa sponsorship. You must have the legal right to work in the UK.
Informal Enquiries Welcome
Argyll & Clyde: Clare Scott – clare.scott3@nhs.scot
Glasgow: Karen Mitchell – karen.mitchell2@nhs.scot
Lanarkshire: Neil Mitchell – neiltaylor.mitchell@nhs.scot
Dumfries and Galloway: Frazer Erskine – frazer.erskine@nhs.scot
NHS Scotland is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
Application process
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