NHS Ayrshire & Arran · 22 hours ago
Civil Contingencies Response Team Instructor & SORT Paramedic - Hybrid Role
Dundee, ND
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expNHS Ayrshire & Arran is seeking motivated individuals for a hybrid role that combines the responsibilities of a Civil Contingencies Response Team Instructor and SORT Paramedic. This role involves delivering specialist training to responders and providing advanced clinical care in high-risk environments, while also supporting operational response in command capacities when needed.
Health CareHospital
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Deliver the CCRT education programme, providing structured theoretical and practical training to frontline clinical staff, SORT teams and wider NHS partners
Develop, deliver and evaluate specialist training in clinical decontamination, CBRNe and HazMat response, and other disciplines required for the CCRT role
Support multi‑agency training and operational readiness activities, contributing to effective response during major incidents and specialist operations
Provide advanced clinical care in challenging and high-risk environments
Operate in hazardous conditions: CBRN, MTA, confined spaces, water ops, unstable terrain, safe working at height
Maintain up‑to‑date specialist knowledge, technical competence and fitness standards required for CCRT training delivery and SORT operational deployment
Qualification
Required
HCPC registered as Paramedic with minimum 2 years' frontline experience
Essential: Training and experience ideally with professional teaching qualifications
Evidence of a consistent commitment to supporting training, education and mentoring within the Scottish Ambulance Service, demonstrating active contribution to developing staff capability and strengthening the service's wider operational and training standards
Successful completion and maintenance of all specialist courses relevant to CCRT Instructor position and SORT Paramedic
Must meet physical standards (height: 160–200cm; weight: ≤130kg)
Security Check (SC) clearance required
Shortlisted candidates must pass the SORT Paramedic Physical Competency Assessment (PCA), Clinical OSCE, command task and swim test
Applicants who successfully pass the PCA will deliver a presentation and attend a formal interview
To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country
Preferred
Qualified in SORT/HART or CBRN/HAZMAT environments preferred
Company
NHS Ayrshire & Arran
NHS Ayrshire & Arran provides healthcare and social care services to the ayrshire and arran region.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
2025-11-04
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