South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust offers emergency and urgent care services across the South West of England. Their mission is to deliver high-quality, responsive care in emergencies and urgent situations, prioritizing patient safety and effectiveness. They also aims to improve health outcomes through timely, compassionate service and continuous innovation in pre-hospital care.

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South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust provides ambulance & urgent care services for the South West.

You need 4 GCSEs (C or above) including English, good keyboard and communication skills, tact, flexibility for shifts, and the ability to remain calm under pressure.

You will manage and deploy Trust vehicles for emergency and non-emergency calls, ensuring effective response in the 999 control room team.

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Healthcare

Bristol

Opportunities have arisen within South Western Ambulance Service in the Emergency Operations Centre for Dispatchers. The successful candidates will be integral members of the 999 control room team with responsibility for the effective deployment and management of Trust vehicles to emergency and non-emergency calls across the Trust area. Part-time hours will be considered through the flexible working application. All shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an assessment centre. 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 £27,485 * 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. For more information on this role, please watch the following video https://vimeo.com/742557522/ff44b2ea37 Please note, we will be recruiting to a holding pool for our next course intakes. 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 For further details / informal visits contact: Name: HR Services Job title: HR Services Email address: HRservices@swast.nhs.uk Telephone number: 0300 3690 360

Opportunities have arisen within South Western Ambulance Service in the Emergency Operations Centre for Dispatchers. The successful candidates will be integral members of the 999 control room team with responsibility for the effective deployment and management of Trust vehicles to emergency and non-emergency calls across the Trust area.Part-time hours will be considered through the flexible working application.All shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an assessment centre.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 £27,485 * 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.      For more information on this role, please watch the following video https://vimeo.com/742557522/ff44b2ea37Please note, we will be recruiting to a holding pool for our next course intakes.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      For further details / informal visits contact: Name: HR Services Job title: HR Services Email address: HRservices@swast.nhs.uk Telephone number: 0300 3690 360

Ambulance Dispatcher - Bristol - South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

Ambulance Dispatcher - Bristol

You need 4 GCSEs (C grade or above), good keyboard and communication skills, tact, the ability to work shifts, and remain calm under pressure.

You will manage and deploy Trust vehicles for emergency and non-emergency calls, ensuring efficient response across the Trust area within the 999 control room team.

You need a full driving licence (C1 preferred), must be committed to varied shifts, and be available for nights, weekends, and bank holidays, with additional pay for unsocial hours.

You will clean and prepare ambulances, check medical devices, restock supplies, refuel, and drive vehicles to ensure they are ready for patient care and operational efficiency.

Facilities Management

Plymouth

There has never been a better time to join the Trust’s Fleet and Equipment team as a Vehicle Preparation Operative (VPO). Our Ambulance Vehicle Preparation (AVP) team play a vital role in ensuring our front line crews are ready and able to respond to emergency situations by preparing our vehicle fleet and equipment to high standards. The role of the VPO is also a gateway to the organisation with opportunities to develop you career with us either within the Fleet and Equipment team or the wider Trust in both patient-facing and a variety of support roles. Vehicle Preparation Operatives process ambulances in a prescribed and controlled way that ensures each ambulance is ready to treat patients. The role is a key operational support function which ensures patient safety whilst supporting Operations in meeting its targets. Main duties include detailed cleaning and infection prevention & control activities, checking and inspecting medical devices, restocking consumables, refuelling and driving vehicles across various locations. Further information about AVP is provided in this short video, https://vimeo.com/737833133/67b03c85c9 We are seeking to further grow and develop our service and are looking for committed people to work a variety of shifts across a 24 hour, 7-day period including days, nights, weekends and bank holidays. Unsocial hours payments will be applicable in addition to the basic salary for night and weekend working. The role requires post holders to hold a current full driving licence. C1 category is preferred or willing to complete within the probation period. 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 of 10,000 square miles 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. At the heart of our beautiful and diverse region we employ over 6000 people and are supported by over 575 volunteers. 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, resources and development you need to thrive in your role. You will have opportunities to progress to roles at a higher pay grade 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 * Cycle-to-work and other salary sacrifice schemes * Staff networks * Access to a wide range of discounts from various organisations across the UK For further details / informal visits contact: Name: HR Services Job title: HR Services Email address: HRServices@swast.nhs.uk

There has never been a better time to join the Trust’s Fleet and Equipment team as a Vehicle Preparation Operative (VPO). Our Ambulance Vehicle Preparation (AVP) team play a vital role in ensuring our front line crews are ready and able to respond to emergency situations by preparing our vehicle fleet and equipment to high standards.The role of the VPO is also a gateway to the organisation with opportunities to develop you career with us either within the Fleet and Equipment team or the wider Trust in both patient-facing and a variety of support roles.Vehicle Preparation Operatives process ambulances in a prescribed and controlled way that ensures each ambulance is ready to treat patients. The role is a key operational support function which ensures patient safety whilst supporting Operations in meeting its targets. Main duties include detailed cleaning and infection prevention & control activities, checking and inspecting medical devices, restocking consumables, refuelling and driving vehicles across various locations.Further information about AVP is provided in this short video, https://vimeo.com/737833133/67b03c85c9We are seeking to further grow and develop our service and are looking for committed people to work a variety of shifts across a 24 hour, 7-day period including days, nights, weekends and bank holidays. Unsocial hours payments will be applicable in addition to the basic salary for night and weekend working.The role requires post holders to hold a current full driving licence. C1 category is preferred or willing to complete within the probation period.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 of 10,000 square miles 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.At the heart of our beautiful and diverse region we employ over 6000 people and are supported by over 575 volunteers.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, resources and development you need to thrive in your role.You will have opportunities to progress to roles at a higher pay grade 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 * Cycle-to-work and other salary sacrifice schemes * Staff networks * Access to a wide range of discounts from various organisations across the UK      For further details / informal visits contact: Name: HR Services Job title: HR Services Email address: HRServices@swast.nhs.uk

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