Ambulance Dispatcher

5 months ago


Bristol, United Kingdom South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust Full time

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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