The Scottish Ambulance Service is an integral part of NHS Scotland with over 60 year’s experience in providing pre-hospital emergency life support.

Are you an enthusiastic team player? Do you see yourself as part of a flexible professional workforce? You must hold a full UK driving licence and be licensed to drive vehicle categories C1 and D1. Two Higher grades or equivalent, and a current first aid certificate are desirable although all applicants will be required to sit and achieve a satisfactory result in the Scottish Ambulance Service entry examinations.

As a Relief Technician, there may be a requirement to work at other stations within the Division, therefore candidates must be able to demonstrate a flexible approach to changing work patterns.

The starting salary for this post is £15,988 per annum, rising to £17,732 per annum on successful completion of the training and probationary period. This will increase in annual increments to £21,318 per annum, in line with NHS Scotland knowledge and skills framework.

Application forms are available from Leigh Imrie, Scottish Ambulance Service, Kings Haugh, Peffermill Industrial Estate, Peffermill Road, Edinburgh, EH16 5UY, Telephone number 0131 446 2600. Please quote reference number SE3482. Completed application forms should be returned to Leigh Imrie at the above postal or email address. Closing date for applications is Friday 19 March 2010.