EOC Emergency Health Advisor
12 hours ago
York
Overview In this role, you will support patients in urgent situations by guiding care and coordinating responses from the Emergency Operations Centre. You will work across emergency and non-emergency calls, collaborating with police, fire services, and healthcare professionals. The role blends training and hands-on call handling to deliver timely, critical information to crews and responders. This opportunity offers development within a compassionate, fast-paced NHS trust that values flexible working and staff growth. Pay / BenefitsFlexible working including part-time, job shares and hybrid (role dependent)27 days annual leave (33 with service)Contributory PensionNHS DiscountsCar lease and salary sacrifice schemesEmployee assistance and counselling service ResponsibilitiesHandle emergency and non-emergency calls from the public, police, and healthcare professionalsProvide appropriate patient care guidance until ambulance arrivalCoordinate information for patient transfers and inform agencies about incidentsSupport ambulance crews and dispatchers with situational information, especially during major incidentsParticipate in call handling assessments and ongoing rota-based mentorshipContribute to team leadership and coaching within the call centre Key requirementsGCSEs (5 A–C) including English, or NVQ Level 3 in a relevant subjectMinimum 2 years’ experience in a patient/customer-focused environmentIT literateAble to manage highly stressful situations and make sound decisionsDesirable: experience in a call centre environmentDisclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check requirementsFlexibility to work shifts including unsocial hourscalm under pressurestrong communication and listeningempathy and sensitivity to diverse needsteam collaborationIT literatecall handling skills (implied by role)