Emergency Dispatcher

GO Airport Shuttle & Executive Car; Norwich; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional ambulance service is seeking an Emergency Dispatcher for its Control Room in Chelmsford. The role requires the deployment of emergency ambulance resources, strong communication skills, and the ability to multitask under pressure. Ideal candidates will have experience in customer-focused environments and possess good geographical knowledge. Comprehensive training and support will be provided.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years experience in a customer-focused role in a fast-paced environment.
• Awareness of equality, diversity, and geographical knowledge.
• Experience working in a team.

Responsibilities

• Deploy emergency ambulance resources across a specified area.
• Ensure appropriate emergency responses are arranged.
• Communicate effectively with operational teams.

Skills

Resilience

Communication skills

IT literacy

Multitasking ability

Education

5 GCSEs at grade C or above (or equivalent)

Job description

Overview

Can you remain calm and focused at times of pressure? Can you make quick decisions and multitask? Do you want to make a difference to patient care?

We are currently recruiting for Emergency Dispatchers to join our Control Room team at our Emergency Operations Centre in Chelmsford. The successful applicant will be responsible for the deployment of emergency ambulance resources and support the delivery of a high level of clinical quality and the best possible patient care. You will communicate with operational colleagues and teams within the Control Room to ensure the most appropriate emergency ambulance response and help is arranged.

Responsibilities

Working as part of the wider control room team you will be responsible for the deployment of emergency ambulance resources across a specific geographical area in accordance with local and national performance targets and call triage categories. You will need to be resilient, professional and have good communication skills, work well within teams, be IT literate and have experience of using computerised systems, multitask and be able to remain calm and prioritise workloads to make quick decisions often at times of pressure. This is an exciting but busy role where no two days are ever the same.

Qualifications and experience

• At least 2 years experience within a customer focused environment where you have prioritised and managed workload in a busy, challenging and fast paced environment.
• Some awareness of equality and diversity and good geographical knowledge of the area.
• Experience of working as part of a team.
• 5 GCSEs at grade C or above (or an equivalent qualification) including English.
• Ideally some understanding of the Ambulance Service/NHS; a robust training, mentoring and support package is provided.

Working pattern

This role involves working a rotating shift pattern which covers days and nights including weekends and special/public holidays.

About the location and organisation

You'll have the opportunity to work in one of the most diverse regions in the country, with the vibrant capital city just a stone's throw away and the invigorating North Sea coast to the east. At EEAST we bring together all our skills to provide 24 hour, 365 days a year urgent care to those in need of emergency and non-emergency medical treatment and transport in Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Essex, Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire. We are always looking to innovate our approaches and work together to offer the best possible patient care across our counties.

Diversity and flexible working

We aim to represent and value the diversity of our local communities through our workforce and service provision. We therefore positively encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as Black, Asian, or other ethnic groups, individuals with a Disability, or LGBTQ+ individuals who meet the specific criteria. We at EEAST want to support our employees achieve a balance between work and other priorities, such as caring responsibilities, family commitments, further learning, and other interests. We therefore welcome flexible working requests.

Application process and checks

For a thorough and comprehensive understanding of the role, including all its specific requirements and responsibilities, please consult the attached Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides an in-depth overview that will give you a clear and detailed picture of what the position entails.

Please note, should you be successful in your application, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks, prior to receiving an unconditional offer. If full employment checks cannot be achieved (this will include existing and unserved disciplinary sanctions), then your offer may be withdrawn.

How to apply

Step 1 - Read the advert and the Job Description and Person Specification (attached)

Step 2 - Complete the Supporting Statement - Your statement needs to indicate how you meet each of the criteria contained within the Person Specification.

Step 3 - Complete the online application and upload your statement. Please note, CVs are not accepted.

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