999 Emergency Call Handler - Essex

East of England Ambulance Service

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Job summary

Can you keep a cool head at times of crisis? Do you care about others? Do you want a career helping those in need? If the answer is yes, then this could be the job for you!

We are looking for Call Handlers at our Emergency Operations Centre in Chelmsford.

We are also extremely interested in those that would consider Flexible working & 8 hour Shifts for Call Handling (Days, Nights & Weekends)

Our emergency call handlers are hardworking, enthusiastic and must process information quickly and accurately to support patients ensuring that data is accurately input into the Computer Aided Dispatch system, whilst ensuring high levels of customer service. The information and advice you will be giving to patients is managed through a triage tool and will give you the essential information at the time. All the training and mentoring you will need to undertake this role will be provided - no clinical experience is required.

We need individuals who have a good standard of education to include 4 GCSEs at Grade C or above (including English Language), or equivalent qualifications or experience, and good computer literacy. No clinical experience is required, and although some call-centre experience would be an advantage, it is not essential. Candidates will need to pass two online assessments and we will need to carry out enhanced background checks.

Main duties of the job

Answer operational calls that come into the AOC. Utilise the chosen clinicaltriage software system in order to prioritise calls as soon as possible. Enterinformation into the Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system accurately andpromptly. Provide pre-arrival advice to callers where appropriate.

About us

EEAST provides emergency services across a diverse region. Our Call Centre teams are a dedicated and resilient group, as the first point of contact with patients in their time of need.

Working for East of England Ambulance Services NHS Trust (EEAST) you will also be eligible for the following benefits:

Pay enhancement for out of hours shift working
NHS Pension Scheme
Free On-site parking
Minimum of 27 days annual leave + 8 days bank holiday (increases with years of service)
Occupational Health services including a 24hr Employee Assistance Program, mental health and wellbeing, legal and financial services
Staff support networks including BAME, LGBTQ+, Multi Faith and All Women in EEAST
NHS & Blue Discount eligibility

Date posted

06 March 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year per annum + additional uplift for unsocial hours (*21% of salary)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

247-EOCC-CH-0324-1

Job locations

Chelmsford EOC

Chelmsford

CM1 7WS

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a more detailed overview of the role and it's requirements.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a more detailed overview of the role and it's requirements.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

4 GCSEs at grade C or above (or an equivalent qualification) including English or equivalent suitable Call Centre experience.

Skills & Knowlegde

Essential

Effective verbal and written communication skills
Work on own initiative
Prioritise and undertake numerous tasks simultaneously
Remain calm under pressure
Work as part of a high performance team

Personal Attributes

Essential

High standards of personal professionalism
Determination to meet targets
Ability to judge priorities when dealing with emergency situations
Willingness to learn
Empathy and compassion

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

4 GCSEs at grade C or above (or an equivalent qualification) including English or equivalent suitable Call Centre experience.

Skills & Knowlegde

Essential

Effective verbal and written communication skills
Work on own initiative
Prioritise and undertake numerous tasks simultaneously
Remain calm under pressure
Work as part of a high performance team

Personal Attributes

Essential

High standards of personal professionalism
Determination to meet targets
Ability to judge priorities when dealing with emergency situations
Willingness to learn
Empathy and compassion

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.