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Main area
EOC
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 3
Contract
Permanent: 24/7 shift pattern
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
37.5 hours per week (37.5 Hours per week plus section 2 unsocial enhancements after training/mentoring period.)
Job ref
335-A-1545
Employer
East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Bracebridge Heath
Town
Lincoln
Salary
£22,816 - £24,336 £23,644 pa (Living Wage Foundation rate)
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
04/08/2024 23:59

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East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust logo

Emergency Medical Advisor (999 Call Handler) Lincoln

NHS AfC: Band 3

We are East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS), an organisation focused on delivering a high standard of emergency and urgent care to our patients across the region.

The East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust (EMAS) provides Emergency, Urgent and Non-Emergency pre-hospital care and transport across six counties (Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire, Leicestershire & Rutland and Northamptonshire).


 

Job overview

Why be a 999 call handler for East Midlands Ambulance Service?

Working for us is an experience like no other, it’s a great privilege not only will you save lives, you will also bring new life into the world and provide support at a persons time of need.

Save and Change lives with a career in the ambulance service; an ambulance service career is much more than “flashing blue lights”! You will make a difference every day to patients in emergency and non-emergency situations.

You will have countless opportunities to progress; enjoy continuous professional development, helping you to develop your skills, gain new ones, and progress to roles at a higher pay grade.

With annual reviews and the support of our team, you will have career potential that matches your ambitions.

Main duties of the job

What does a 999 Call handler do?

Based within the Emergency Operations Centre at Nottingham or Lincoln, you will receive 999 and urgent calls from members of the public and Health Service colleagues; you will prioritise these calls in line with agreed protocols and provide pre-arrival advice. 

We offer a variety of shift patterns and shift durations up to 12 hours. We operate 24/7 365 days of the year including public bank holidays.

It is envisaged the successful candidate will have previous experience of working in a pressurised environment and demonstrate an ability to work effectively and make fast paced decisions whilst providing excellent care and advice to the public.  The ability to work on their own initiative within a team and have effective verbal communication skills and be computer literate.

Please see the attached guide to help you complete a robust application form. (see attachment ‘Support with your EMA application using TRAC’)

Candidates who are successful for the role will commence with the Trust between August and November 2024. The training for the role will be approximately 8 weeks full time, followed by approximately 12 mentoring shifts. Due the training period, successful candidates wishing to apply for part-time positions will need to commit to full-time hours. Annual leave is also restricted during the training.

Some elements of the training may be virtual or off site. Please bear this in mind before applying. 

Working for our organisation

Working for us not only provides job satisfaction of knowing that what you do makes a real difference to our patients, but we offer a range of other great benefits too. We offer:

    • Flexible approach to working patterns, we understand the importance of a work life balance and have a wide selection of rotas for part-time and full-time staff
    • Holiday entitlement of 27 days rising to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years, plus public bank holiday entitlement (pro rata for part time).
    • Pay enhancements for out of hours, shift and overtime working, career and salary progression and annual personal development review.
    • We are a uniformed service and uniform will be provided.
    • Expert training and support from our dedicated in-house education team.
    • Enrolment into the NHS Pension Scheme.
    • Occupational Health support along with an Employee Assistance Programme
    • NHS Discounts in over 200+ stores including Holidays, Days out, Car insurance, Restaurants and Clothing.
    • Childcare vouchers
    • Peer to Peer support networks
    • An exceptional place to work to provide high-quality emergency care to save lives and make a difference to people with life-threatening illnesses or injuries.
    • A first-class employer, promoting equality, diversity and inclusion of our employees. 

 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities of the post will be undertaken in accordance with the policies, procedures and practices of the Trust, which may be amended from time to time. Patient Safety is a key priority for the Trust.

It is your responsibility to ensure that you are fully compliant with EMAS policies and procedures in respect of patient safety, for example Risk Management, Infection Prevention and Control, Safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities, but to give an indication of the main areas of activity and involvement

Person specification

Qualification

Essential criteria
  • 3 GCSE Grade C (level 4) or above including English or equivalent experience
Desirable criteria
  • Another Level 2 Qualification (Customer service)

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience of working with computers
  • Experience of working with the general public
  • Displays an ability to communicate effectively at all levels
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Displays an ability to pay attention to detail
Desirable criteria
  • Customer Service qualification
  • Work experience in busy office or call centre environment
  • Experience of working within a team

Employer certification / accreditation badges

We are a Living Wage EmployerVeteran AwareApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyAge positiveArmed Forces Covenant (Silver Award)Care quality commission - GoodMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerHappy to Talk Flexible Working

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Matthew Hall
Job title
EOC Senior Manager- Workforce and Planning
Email address
[email protected]
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