Job summary
Are you looking for a new career? One where you can really make a difference?
Being an NWAS Call Handler is more than just answering calls, it's about providing an appropriate response to our patients urgent health care needs, offering advice and reassurance and signposting or transferring to appropriate providers.
Covering the whole of the North West of England, NWAS call handlers deal with both non-emergency and emergency calls, meaning you could be booking a GP appointment, advising patients to attend an out of hours service or even dispatching an ambulance.
NWAS call handlers provide a vital contribution to the provision of first class patient care, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. You will be responsible for the assessment of clinical symptoms with the ability to document patient information quickly and accurately, therefore computer / data input skills are essential in the role.
On a typical weekday we receive around 6000 calls and up to 10,00 calls per day at the weekend. The role requires working under pressure and can be challenging however knowing you have made a difference makes this an exciting and extremely rewarding role, where no two shifts are the same.
Main duties of the job
What you'll benefit from:
- Basic Salary range £22,816 - £24,336 + unsocial hours payments
- 27 days annual leave per year pro rata, which increases with service
- Enrolment into the NHS Pension Scheme
- A nationally recognised qualification in NHS Pathways Licence
- Free onsite parking
- Access to extensive blue light discounts
- Full training and support by our dedicated education team and an excellent career structure for future progression
We are looking for candidates who are:
- Good communicators with an excellent telephone manner
- Organised with a strong attention to detail
- Good administration skills and enjoy working in a fast paced environment
- Computer literate - including inputting and accessing Windows based packages together with a high standard of keyboard skills
- Resilient, highly motivated and passionate about delivering quality patient care
- Educated to GCSE level or equivalent vocational qualifications
We are currently recruiting positions for 30 and 37.5 hours working between 0500-0200 Monday-Sunday. Candidates must be fully flexible and be able to work any shifts within these hours.
The post holder must be available to work 6 out of 8 weekend shifts per month and attend and complete a 7 week Full Time training course starting 18 September 2023.
About us
North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust provides 24 hour, 365 days a year accident and emergency services to those in need of emergency medical treatment and transport.
Our highly skilled staff provide life-saving care to patients in the community and take people to hospital or a place of care if needed.We also provide non-emergency patient transport services for those patients who require non-emergency transport to and from hospital and who are unable to travel unaided because of their medical condition or clinical need.
Alongside the other emergency services, we also work to ensure the safety of the public and treatment of patients in the event of a major incident.
We also deliver the NHS 111 service in the North West. NHS 111 replaced NHS Direct in 2013. This service was introduced to make it easier for people to access local NHS healthcare services in England. It provides non-emergency medical help fast, and is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Details
Date posted
28 June 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£22,816 to £24,336 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
242-3790
Job locations
111 Operational Delivery Middlebrook
Horwich, Bolton
BL6 6PQ
Employer details
Employer name
North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust
Address
111 Operational Delivery Middlebrook
Horwich, Bolton
BL6 6PQ
Employer's website
https://www.nwas.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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