NHS Ambulance Dispatcher – 24/7 Emergency Control (Exeter)

South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust; Exeter; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

Unsocial hours pay enhancements

Car leasing scheme

Free parking

Job summary

South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust in Exeter invites applications for an Ambulance Dispatcher (Band 4). The role covers 24/7 operations from the Exeter Emergency Operations Centre, coordinating vehicle deployment to emergency and non-emergency calls across the Trust area.

Part-time hours may be considered through flexible working. The position offers a starting salary in the NHS scale with enhanced unsocial hours and generous annual leave; successful candidates will join a

Qualifications

• 4 GCSEs at C grade or above including English.
• Good oral communication skills.
• Ability to be tactful and diplomatic.
• Be prepared to work shifts (24/7 rota)
• Ability to work calmly under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Deploy and manage Trust vehicles to emergency and non-emergency calls.
• Work shifts on a 24/7 rota including weekends, nights and bank holidays.
• Participate in assessment centre if shortlisted.

Skills

GCSEs at C or above including English

Good oral communication

Tactful and diplomatic

Ability to work shifts

Calm under pressure

Education

GCSEs (4) including English

Job description

South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust in Exeter invites applications for an Ambulance Dispatcher (Band 4). The role covers 24/7 operations from the Exeter Emergency Operations Centre, coordinating vehicle deployment to emergency and non-emergency calls across the Trust area.

Part-time hours may be considered through flexible working. The position offers a starting salary in the NHS scale with enhanced unsocial hours and generous annual leave; successful candidates will join a