NB: This vacancy closed to applications on 13/04/2021.
Emergency Call Taker
Job Reference: 195-21-ECTN-LJH
- Employer:
- South Central Ambulance Service
- Department:
- 195 11 N EOC
- Location:
- Bicester
- Salary:
- £19,737 to £21,142 pa
Are you looking to make a real difference to patients, our community and colleagues?
Are you looking for the challenge of working in a fast paced, dynamic and adaptable Service, with a career that’s not just ‘another job’?
We are looking to recruit reliable and enthusiastic Call Takers to join our motivated, friendly and hardworking team based in Bicester, Oxfordshire to support the smooth running of our EOC department.
The Role
We are looking for Call Takers to work as part of our dynamic team to help support our 999 service. You will be dealing with potential life and death calls from members of the public. This could vary from someone who has fallen over, helping someone perform CPR or assisting with the birth of a baby! This is a career where no two calls are ever quite the same.
As part of the team you will be working in the ambulance control centre alongside Dispatchers, Clinicians and other NHS professionals. You will be directly involved with live emergency calls, taking vital information to help arrange the most appropriate care and support.
You will be required to demonstrate excellent communication skills with a broad range of patients, family members and other healthcare professionals. You will need to have a caring and compassionate nature and maintain composure whilst dealing with stressful and emotional situations. Having excellent keyboard skills is vital for this job role as you will need to record accurate information quickly.
Successful candidates will be required to complete an eight week fulltime training programme at commencement of post which is fully paid. This covers internal systems, NHS pathways assessments and call centre mentoring.
Still interested?
As well as offering a great basic salary of £19,737 - £21,142 pro rata, Candidates will receive the following unsocial allowances on top:
All day Saturday (midnight to midnight) as well as any week day after 8pm and before 6am – Time plus 35%
All day Sunday and public holidays (midnight to midnight) – Time plus 69%
We are offering a variety of hours from a minimum of 16hrs per week up to 37.5. Candidates will be required to work a variety of shifts which will include nights, weekends, bank holidays and religious holidays. Please note all candidates will be required to be Full-Time whilst completing the training.
You will need to be over 18 to apply due to the shift patterns that are involved in this position.
In return we can offer
Up to 41 Days Annual leave a year depending on Previous NHS Service (including bank holiday allowance)
Training and support from our dedicated in house education team.
A nationally recognised qualification in 999 emergency call prioritisation.
Occupational Health support along with an Employee Assistance Programme.
Enrolment into the NHS Pension Scheme
NHS Discounts in over 200+ stores including Holidays, Days out, Car insurance, Restaurants and Clothing.
Progression opportunities within the EOC department and other areas within SCAS
Please note that this advert is for future vacancies and we are unable to confirm an exact start date at this time. To submit your interest please complete an application.
Candidates will be required to have access to a laptop/computer to complete an assessment if shortlisted.
If you would like to have an informal discussion about this role, Please email Laura.Halsall@scas.nhs.uk.
Whilst we would like to assure you that SCAS endeavours to continue with the recruitment for this position as planned, please bear in mind there may be COVID19 related Government guidelines for us to adhere to that may cause changes out of our control. These changes may mean that we must alter our training delivery in which case we would inform you of any changes to the plan as soon as we can.
We actively welcome job applications from candidates who have a disability or who are members of the BAME, LGBT and Armed Forces community (including: Reservists, Veterans, Spouses and Cadets) Here at SCAS we are proud to have a workforce that reflects the diverse community we serve.
Communications regarding your application will be sent via NHS Jobs to your inbox. Please look out for e-mails from us relating to your application.
We do require three years’ worth of references (with no gaps) please be sure to provide sufficient information in the referencing section of your application form. We will only contact your referees after we have offered you a job.
The benefits bits:
- Starting holiday entitlement is 27 days per annum, pro rata, plus bank holidays;
- USH is paid in line with section 2;
- All employees are automatically enrolled into the NHS Pension scheme (or NEST);
- We operate from a comprehensive set of policies;
- We operate regular staff surveys and our staff are encouraged to develop transferable skills and experience;
- We work in partnership with our trade unions;
- Applicants who have a disability or are members of the armed forces community who meet the minimum shortlisting criteria for their post of interest will be invited for an interview;
- As an employer of choice, we value the wellbeing of our staff and have support networks in place to offer assistance as required;
- South Central Ambulance Service has a Freedom to Speak Up Guardian and a Freedom to Speak Up Policy. We believe that effective speaking and listening up arrangements protect patients and improve the experience of patients and NHS workers.
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.
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- Job Type:
- Permanent
- Working pattern:
-
• Full time
• Part time
- Pay Scheme:
- Agenda for change
- Pay Band:
- 3
- Staff Group:
- Administrative & Clerical
Read this before applying
- Closing Date:
- 13/04/2021
- Contact Name:
- Recruitment
- Email Address:
- recruitment@scas.nhs.uk
- Telephone:
- 01869365000
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