Call Handler (999)
Welsh Ambulance NHS Trust
St Asaph, LL17 0JLView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£26,813 to £27,890
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
22 October 2026
2 days leftJob description
The Welsh Ambulance Service NHS Trust is offering an exciting opportunity for you to join the Clinical Contact Centre Team as a 999 Call Handler. The ...
As part of the role you will liaise with members of the public as well as Health Care Professionals and good communication and customer care are essential skills required by the post.
You will be required to work an alternating shift pattern of variable length which will include out of hours, bank holidays and weekend duties.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. Welsh Language level 1 skills are desirable for this role.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
#RemarkablePeople
Our workforce is made up of over 4,000 remarkable people who contribute to the delivery of world-class patient care across Wales, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Whether you work in a patient-facing role or within our range of support services, the work that you do enables us to provide high quality care, wherever and whenever we're needed.
The Trust recognises the need for its workforce to represent the diversity of the population it serves across the whole of Wales and seeks to create an environment where diversity is celebrated and inclusivity matters. We are also keen to break down any barriers into the Trust, and would encourage applications from under-represented groups, including those from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ communities and disability groups.
Careers within the Welsh Ambulance Services University NHS Trust are diverse and varied, with opportunities arising right across the service. Whatever your skills and background, you're sure to find a career with us which is fulfilling, challenging, and rewarding.
In line with the Trust's Starting Salary Procedure, all applicants will start at the bottom of the band for the position applied for, but can apply for a higher salary if they have previous experience relevant to the position.
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Minimum 5 GCSE's at Grade C or above, including Maths and English (or equivalent)
- Ability to work within clearly defined limits
- Ability to add value and exercise own initiative
- To undertake AMPDS course upon commencement of the post
Desirable: - NVQ Level 2 in a professionally related subject
Experience
Essential: - Dealing with the public on the phone; - Working as part of a team; - Good Telephony skills
Desirable: - Health Service experience; - Experience of working in a call entre environment; - Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary, multi-agency team
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to communicate in a confident manner with the general public and/or demonstrate evidence of customer service skills.
- Able to work independently or as part of a team
- Self-Motivated
- Flexible approach to work
- Ability to follow and interpret policies and procedures
- Ability to work under pressure and remain calm
- Analytical approach to work
- Ability to use critical thinking skills
- Punctual
Desirable
- Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh
- Evidence of self-development
- Evidence of assisting others to develop
Other
Essential: - Able to commute to work in unsociable hours, for regular shift work, including weekends and public holidays.
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
15 October 2026
Last checked
16 October 2026
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