Ambulance Dispatcher
3 months ago
The role is 24/7 365 days a year and we work shifts to achieve this. Please visit the additional information for an example shift pattern.
- Unsocial will be paid under Section 2 of NHS Terms and Conditions. Please see attached A4C Handbook for more details.
Your background
4 GCSEs at C grade or above, including English (or equivalent)
Good keyboard skills
Good oral communication skills
The ability to be tactful and diplomatic as required is also necessary
Be prepared to work shifts (24/7 rota providing cover on weekends, nights and bank holidays)
Ability to work calmly under pressure
What we can offer you
Starting salary of £25,147
Unsocial hours enhancements (In accordance to NHS Terms and Conditions Agenda for Change section 2)
Generous NHS Pension Scheme
27 days annual leave plus additional bank holiday leave allocated
Access to the trust staying well service, offering emotional support such as counselling specialist trauma work and a range of other advice and information services offered through statutory and voluntary agencies.
Significant career progression opportunities within the Clinical Hub and wider trust.
Working for us is an experience like no other. We provide emergency and urgent care, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, operating across the largest ambulance region in England and responding to an average of 2,650 incidents every day.
We remain committed to ensuring that we provide the best possible care for all our patients, which is reflected in our new five-year strategy which has continually improving patient care at its very core.
The role is based in Bristol, a lively yet laid-back city with top class shopping, street food, dynamic events and friendly festivals and excellent national and international transport links.
If you embody our values of one team, compassionate and innovative and are looking to make a real difference to peoples’ lives, then we would love to hear from you.
In return we will equip you with the skills and resources you need to thrive in your role.
You will have opportunities to progress to roles across the Trust and enjoy continuous professional development.
**Benefits**:
Competitive NHS salary
A standard working week of 37.5 hours
Holiday entitlements of 27 days per year, plus general and public holidays, rising to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
Pay enhancements for out of hours, shift and overtime working
Generous Pension Scheme
Career and salary progression
Car leasing scheme
Free parking across Trust sites
Staff networks
Wide range of discounts from various organisations across the UK
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about the role.
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