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West ACC Relief Dispatch:
FULL TIME - Shift Working (relief) £27,598 to £30,019 pro rata per annum (AFC band 4)
Exciting opportunities have arisen for full time dispatchers within our West (Cardonald, Glasgow) Ambulance Control Centre.
The West ACC covers an extensive operational area including both high population and remote and rural areas. The role of the ACC dispatcher is demanding and the ability to work as part of a dedicated team is essential to provide 24hr Accident and Emergency cover to the public. As a relief worker you will have no fixed working pattern, instead getting shifts 4 weeks in advance helping to ensure that staffing remains at the required level. Candidates will need to be prepared to work 12-hour shifts.
The candidate must be able to demonstrate clear evidence of accuracy and compliance with system protocols and SOPs, demonstrate an ability to work effectively under pressure and with minimal supervision. The successful applicant must be able to dispatch Ambulances to emergency /timed admission calls, ensuring optimum use of resources in accordance with Service quality standards and deployment strategies. Experience of a control room environment or resource deployment is advantageous.
Candidates will be required to travel to attend a 2-week (Internal candidates) or 3-week (External candidates) training course for this role, whereafter you will be placed through an up to 8-week mentorship within the Ambulance Control Centre.
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.