East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust

EOC Dispatcher - Nottingham (2x Permanent, 2x Secondment)

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has become available within the Nottingham EOC to complement the existing team. Two full time positions and 2 full time secondments are available, working a 24/7 following a set rota. The secondments are for 12 months.

This role will provide an excellent opportunity for development of staff.

Main duties of the job

This additional roles will provide a crucial function within the Regional EOC team primarily focused on the Dispatching the Emergency Resources within specific divisions and assist in the delivery of performance for the Trust. This will be A4C Band 5 with an element of shift allowance.

It is envisaged the successful candidate will have previous experience of EOC and demonstrate an ability to dynamically make decisions in a high pressured environment, the ability to work on their own initiative within a close knit team and effective verbal communication skills are vital attributes in the successful candidates.

About us

You will work in partnership with other Departmental and Operational Managers to ensure best practice and business continuity is provided across the whole Trust.Accountable to the Duty Management Team you will be responsible for the delivery of the service by providing expert knowledge, skill and leadership in the specialty area of EOC.

Date posted

29 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

335-A-1648

Job locations

Horizon Place

Nottingham

NG8 6PY

Job description

Job responsibilities

The core responsibilities are to:

Deliver and exceed Department of Health and locally agreed standards, including the core elements of Standards for Better Health. To ensure the effective utilisation of people and vehicles throughout the EOC. Support the EOC Management Team in achieving and excelling in the provision of patient care and ensuring patients receive the best clinical routes and outcomes.Due to the 24/7 nature of this high profile environment it will be necessary to undertake some unsocial hours working, covering both day and night shifts over a rotation cycle.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The core responsibilities are to:

Person Specification

Skills and Experience

Essential

Able to understand statistical data
Can communicate effectively verbally, and in writing
Good knowledge fo EOC systems and procedures
Team management/supervisor skills
good geographical knowledge of EMAS
Strong Decision Maker
Can prioritise workload
problem solve and use own initiative

Person Specification

Skills and Experience

Essential

Able to understand statistical data
Can communicate effectively verbally, and in writing
Good knowledge fo EOC systems and procedures
Team management/supervisor skills
good geographical knowledge of EMAS
Strong Decision Maker
Can prioritise workload
problem solve and use own initiative

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 Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust

Address

Horizon Place

Nottingham

NG8 6PY

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust

Address

Horizon Place

Nottingham

NG8 6PY

Employer's website

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