This is what we are probably best know for, blues lights, sirens and 999 calls and as the front line of NHS A&E services in Scotland, our key role is to respond to emergency calls as quickly as possible with the most appropriate skills and equipment.

On average, our crews respond to more than 600,000 emergency incidents every year across Scotland. We operate around 450 emergency ambulance vehicles from more than 100 stations and can also respond with helicopters, if necessary.

For any of our emergency roles, you will need to be qualified through our own training academy, but also you will need to have excellent people and communication skills as well as being able to make quick decisions and take control of often difficult and emotive situations.

Conditions

As a member of our emergency crew:

you will work shifts including evenings and weekends and sometimes on public holidays
sometimes you will work in difficult situations such as at the side of a motorway or on a dangerous hill slope
you have to go out in all weather
You would wear uniform or other protective clothing.

Typical Roles

Once qualified as an Ambulance Technician you will be able to undergo further training to move on and perhaps qualify as a Paramedic, Community Paramedic or into a Team Leader or Training post.