Trainee Ambulance Care Assistants
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- Band
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Hours / week
- 36
- Posted
- 18/09/2026
- Closes
- 01/10/2026
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Role summary
This role involves delivering high-quality care and safe transportation for non-emergency patients to and from appointments, and supporting inter-hospital transfers and patient discharges. You will also assist the A&E Service by transporting suitable patients and supporting major incidents. The position requires excellent communication skills and the ability to work with vulnerable individuals. Successful candidates will undergo a bespoke clinical training programme leading to a Level 3 Certificate in Ambulance Patient Care.
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Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 3 at £24,625 – £25,674 a year, across England.
This advert: £29,103 – £31,409 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Job reference:
260124
Salary:
Band 3 (£29,103 - £31,409)
Job closing date:
01/10/2026
Job Type:
Ambulance Services
Location:
Scottish Borders
Employment type:
Permanent
Hours Per Week:
36
Job posted date:
18/09/2026
Employer (NHS Board):
Scottish Ambulance Service
Department:
Patient Transport Services
Job Advert
We are currently recruiting Trainee Ambulance Care Assistants (ACA) in the Scottish Borders.
As an ACA, you will be responsible for delivering high quality care and safe transportation for non-emergency patients from their homes to hospital and clinic appointments, inter-hospital transfers and discharge of patients from hospital. In addition, there may be a requirement to support the A&E Service by transporting suitable patients, referred on the day by GPs to Assessment units, and underpin the A&E Service at Major Incidents/accidents.
You must therefore have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, be a team player and be able to engage with a range of people who are often at their most vulnerable. This is a key role, offering a vital service to the people of Scotland. You will work an average of 36 hours per week which will include weekend, evening and public holiday working. Part-time applicants will also be considered.
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