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111 Call Handler / Call Centre

South Central Ambulance Service are looking to recruit a number of 111 Call operators to join our team based in Milton Keynes.

As a 111 Call handler / operator, you will be responsible for answering calls from members of the public and providing them with an appropriate response for their healthcare needs.

You will receive full training on NHS Pathways (a clinical assessment tool), you will assess the needs of the patient and implement any necessary action ranging from; dispatching an ambulance, making a referral to the clinical service or simply providing basic advice.

You will need to be able commit to full time training for 6 weeks. During this 6 week period you will need to have 100% attendance.

Roles and responsibilities of 111 call handler / call operator include:

• Answer and respond to incoming 111 calls
• Ensure Pathways is followed, and the correct advice and outcome is selected
• Always maintain a calm and professional manner

• Competent in the use of IT systems
• Good all round education (i.e. 2 GCSEs at equivalent of grade 4 or above including English), or equivalent demonstrable experience in a similar role.
• Customer service experience from a telephone or face to face role
• Ability to multi-task and manage competing priorities
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to listen and record information accurately

• Starting salary £21,730 pro rata + Unsocial hours payments (annual salary circa £25,000)
• 27 days holiday plus bank holiday rising to 33 days (pro-rata for part time)
• Enrolment into the NHS pension scheme
• Access to many discounts
• Free onsite car parking
• Employee assistance program
• Rota basis

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