About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has become available within the Nottingham Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) to complement the existing team. Full time positions are available, working a 24/7 following a set rota.
This role will provide an excellent opportunity for development of staff.
Main duties of the job
This additional roles will provide a crucial function within the Regional EOC team primarily focused on the Dispatching the Emergency Resources within specific divisions and assist in the delivery of performance for the Trust. This will be A4C Band 5 with an element of shift allowance.
It is envisaged the successful candidate will have previous experience of EOC and demonstrate an ability to dynamically make decisions in a high pressured environment, the ability to work on their own initiative within a close knit team and effective verbal communication skills are vital attributes in the successful candidates.
About us
You will work in partnership with other Departmental and Operational Managers to ensure best practice and business continuity is provided across the whole Trust.Accountable to the Duty Management Team you will be responsible for the delivery of the service by providing expert knowledge, skill and leadership in the specialty area of EOC.
Job description Job responsibilities
The core responsibilities are to:
Deliver and exceed Department of Health and locally agreed standards, including the core elements of Standards for Better Health. To ensure the effective utilisation of people and vehicles throughout the EOC. Support the EOC Management Team in achieving and excelling in the provision of patient care and ensuring patients receive the best clinical routes and outcomes.Due to the 24/7 nature of this high profile environment it will be necessary to undertake some unsocial hours working, covering both day and night shifts over a rotation cycle.
Person Specification
Skills and Experience Essential
Able to understand statistical data Can communicate effectively verbally, and in writing Good geographical knowledge of EMAS and surrounding districts and basic understanding of dispatch Team management/supervisor skills Good geographical knowledge of EMAS Demonstrates an ability to assess priorities and make decisions Effective demonstrable organisation skills Capable of problem solving on own initiative
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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Employer details Employer name East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust
Address Horizon Place
Nottingham
NG8 6PY
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.emas.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)