Job Description

Would you like to be part of a team delivering an invaluable service to the patients of Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire? Would you like to work for an ambitious and challenging organisation which will share your passion for high quality patient care?



Here at Yorkshire Ambulance Service (YAS) we have exciting developments and opportunities lined up over the next few years. We are looking for individuals who are highly motivated, enthusiastic and committed to work as PTS Non-Emergency Ambulance Controller within PTS Logistics.



If you have previously applied and were unsuccessful at the assessment or interview stage, we kindly ask that you wait three months before reapplying. The interview shortlisting will be based on the same criteria as the last recruitment cycle; therefore, we recommend giving yourself at least three more months to allow time to build on your skills and experience, supporting your chances of success in future recruitment cycles.



The role will require you to work to agreed objectives, to assist with the delivery of contractual Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).



Working with the aid of a computerised scheduling system the post holders will be responsible for scheduling patient transport requests to ambulance resources on the day of travel.



The ability to communicate on all levels is essential and the successful applicant must be able to work on their own or as part of a team and use their own initiative.



Yorkshire Ambulance Service (YAS) NHS Trust geographically covers nearly 6,000 square miles of varied terrain, from isolated moors and dales to urban areas, coastline and inner cities.



We serve a population of over five million people across Yorkshire and the Humber and strive to ensure that patients receive the right response to their care needs as quickly as possible, wherever they live.



We employ more than 7,100 staff, who together with over 1,300 volunteers, enable us to provide a vital 24-hour, seven-days-a-week, emergency and healthcare service.



Our ambition is to be an employer of choice, and we are continuously working across our partnership to improve our collective offer to staff in areas like health and wellbeing, benefits and flexible working incl. hybrid working.

Benefits:

Flexible working including part-time hours, job shares and flexible hours, agile working (role dependant)

27 days annual leave, increasing to 33 with service.

Contributory Pension.

NHS Discounts including shops, restaurants, gyms etc.

Car lease and other salary sacrifice schemes.

Dedicated employee assistance and counselling service.

Opportunities for research participation, career progression and ongoing development.

Well respected, committed and supported staff networks for our workforce.



Check out our YAS One Team Simulation! https://www.nwyhelearning.nhs.uk/elearning/yorksandhumber/yas/yasoneteam/index.html

You will have:

Experience of working in a patient/customer focused environment (Essential)

Understanding of performance standards and customer care

Excellent interpersonal skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Excellent telephony skills



For full role responsibilities please see the attached job description.