Day Controllers / Planners - SPLA - Chelmsford Control Room

East of England Ambulance Service

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Job summary

We are looking for a dynamic thinker to support our local planning of patient journeys. The role involves effectively planning patient journeys to and from home / health care setting using our cleric system and against set key performance indicators.

Our patients have varying clinical and mobility needs, some of our patients travel regularly with us into renal and oncology units. Our patients and staff are our priority, ensuring we show care, compassion and empathy.

You will need a calm approach under pressure, it would be beneficial to have a basic geographical knowledge of Cambridgeshire and outlying areas. Customer service skills are also key as you will be liaising with patients, clinics and our staff, keeping calm under pressure and following the Trust's vision and values.

Main duties of the job

Responsible for the planning of transport for future dates. Responsible for the control of ambulance service resources for the current day. To ensure all patients on our transport get home as quickly as possible.

Team working is vital to support our patients, liaising with other areas to make best use of our resources and efficiencies. Applying approaches to problem solving in times of pressure. The role can be varied and at times pressured particularly during seasonal pressures.

Full training is provided, the role will work on a shift basis covering a range of shifts between 0600 - 2200hrs 7 days a week. You will be required to have some flexibility and be reliable.

About us

We deliver the patient transport services in Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, north and west Essex.

Our vision is underpinned by four goals:

  • Be an exceptional place to work, volunteer and learn
  • Provide outstanding quality of care and performance
  • Be excellent collaborators and innovators as system partners
  • Be an environmentally and financially sustainableorganisation

We will aim to make the Trust a place where all who work and access our services are free from all forms of discrimination and where the diversity of our staff patients, visitors and service-users is recognised as a key driver of our success and is openly valued and celebrated

Date posted

06 September 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

247-PTS-DaySPLA-0823

Job locations

Chelmsford

Chelmsford

CM1 7WS


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details of the role of a Day Controller / Planner - SPLA

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details of the role of a Day Controller / Planner - SPLA

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

  • English and Math Grade C or equivalent/experience

Desirable

  • Experience in the role as SPLA

Skills

Essential

  • Excellent Organisation and Communication Skills (2)
  • Experience of organising and prioritising workload

Desirable

  • Experience in resource management

Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge of Geographic areas

Desirable

  • Knowledge of PTS
  • Knowledge of GRS and Cleric System
Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

  • English and Math Grade C or equivalent/experience

Desirable

  • Experience in the role as SPLA

Skills

Essential

  • Excellent Organisation and Communication Skills (2)
  • Experience of organising and prioritising workload

Desirable

  • Experience in resource management

Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge of Geographic areas

Desirable

  • Knowledge of PTS
  • Knowledge of GRS and Cleric System

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

East of England Ambulance Service

Address

Chelmsford

Chelmsford

CM1 7WS


Employer's website

https://www.eastamb.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

East of England Ambulance Service

Address

Chelmsford

Chelmsford

CM1 7WS


Employer's website

https://www.eastamb.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Service Delivery Manager

Maxine Page

max.page@eastamb.nhs.uk

07720592428

Date posted

06 September 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

247-PTS-DaySPLA-0823

Job locations

Chelmsford

Chelmsford

CM1 7WS


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