London Ambulance Service NHS Trust
Trainee Emergency Call Handler
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DO YOU THRIVE IN A HIGH-PRESSURE ENVIRONMENT?
WANT TO BE THE FIRST PERSON SOMEONE SPEAKS TO WHEN THEY CALL FOR AN EMERGENCY AMBULANCE?
BE THE VOICE TO REASSURE AND SUPPORT?
WOULD YOU LIKE TO DEVELOP YOUR CAREER WITH THE LONDON AMBULANCE SERVICE?
IF SO, YOU COULD MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
This is a vital role for the London Ambulance Service, receiving and taking charge of all incoming emergency calls. You are the first point of contact for our callers and patients, some of whom will be distressed, anxious, or panicking. Using effective communication, interpersonal, and persuasive skills, you will deal with all callers in a professional manner in order to obtain the required essential patient information.
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Using the Medical Priority Dispatch System (MPDS), you will obtain an initial assessment of both the patient and the scene in an efficient manner. You will also be responsible for accurately recording essential patient information in a precise and timely manner.
- Proposed assessment date: w/c 5th September
- Proposed interview date: w/c 12th September
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Please Note: You Must Hold
- Relevant English & Maths Qualifications
As part of the role requirements for the job, you will need to provide evidence of a minimum of 3 GCSEs or equivalent at grade C / 5 or above (including Maths and English, NVQ level 3 in a relevant subject or equivalent). You will need to evidence these qualifications at the conditional offer stage. Failure to provide this recruitment team could lead to your conditional offer being withdrawn.
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