Career PathsThese positions provide the first link in patient care through the effective registration of emergency and urgent calls and the appropriate use of pre-arrival advice and reassurance to the public, NHS stakeholders and the Emergency Services. Entry Requirements - Minimum accurate typing speed of 35 words per minute. Selection Process - Detailed Application Form, Telephone Interview, Spelling Test, Call Simulation Tests and Interview Training and Probationary Period - 4 weeks training, 1 year probation. Emergency Medical DispatcherDispatchers are responsible for ensuring that the nearest and most appropriate vehicles and crews are sent to Emergency and Urgent Calls. This is achieved using a Priority Based Dispatch system and other protocols and strategies to maintain the optimum use of the resources available. At present these positions are frequently filled through internal recruitment of Call Takers. SupervisorThere are various supervisory positions within the EMDC. If you wish to apply for a post, please check our website for
a list of current vacancies. Application forms and full details
of the recruitment process will only be sent out if you are applying
for a specific vacancy, for which we are advertising. |
