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Job summary

Main area
Planning
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 3
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
  • Other
37.5 hours per week (various shifts covering between hours of 0600 - 2200 Monday to Sunday)
Job ref
247-PTS-DCPlan-0624
Employer
East of England Ambulance Service Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Bedford PTS Control Room
Town
Bedford
Salary
£22,816 - £24,336 per annum pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
08/07/2024 23:59

Employer heading

East of England Ambulance Service Trust logo

Day Controller / Planner - Bedfordshire

NHS AfC: Band 3

Great healthcare requires great people. That’s why we are doing everything we can to recruit committed, skilled people – and to make sure we support our new and existing employees, so they choose to stay with us.

#WeAreEEAST

We encourage you to ensure that your application relates to the Person Specification (provided as part of the Job Description or as a separate attachment).
Please visit our recruitment support page  for advice on completing your application.

Job overview

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, have geographical knowledge of working 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.

 

Working for our organisation

Great healthcare requires great people. That’s why we are doing everything we can to recruit committed, skilled people – and to make sure we support our new and existing employees, so they choose to stay with us.

#WeAreEEAST

We encourage you to ensure that your application relates to the Person Specification (provided as part of the Job Description or as a separate attachment).
Please visit our recruitment support page  for advice on completing your application.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached JD and PS for more details on the role.
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 and in times of a pandemic. 

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • English and Maths GCSE Grade C or Equivalent
Desirable criteria
  • Previous SPLA experience

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Excellent Organisation and Communication Skills
Desirable criteria
  • Experience in planning

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Knowledge of Geographic areas
Desirable criteria
  • Knowledge of PTS

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Veteran AwareApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyMenopause Friendly EmployerPositive about disabled peopleAge positiveInvestors in People: GoldImproving working livesArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident committedHappy to Talk Flexible WorkingDyslexia Award LogoArmed Forces Covenant

Applicant requirements

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Max Page
Job title
Service Delivery manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07720592428
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