NHS 111 Health Advisor Part Time - Otterbourne
South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust
Otterbourne, SO21 2RU
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
1 September 2026
1 days left
Job description
Become an NHS 111 Health Advisor A job with purpose, impact... and incredible rewards. Looking for a career where you matter -- every call, every shif...
You don't need a medical background for this role--just a genuine passion for helping others. We're looking for someone who's detail-focused, efficient, and able to balance assertiveness with empathy.
Your own wellbeing matters just as much as the care you give to others, and supporting the colleagues around you should come naturally. At SCAS, every one of us plays a key part in delivering exceptional patient care, and your contribution will be valued from day one.
If you're ready for a role that challenges you, energises you, and calls on your resilience throughout the day, we'd love to hear from you!
Ready to make a difference?
Join a team that saves lives, supports communities, and values every single person who walks through the door.
Apply now -- your future with NHS 111 starts here.
The Recruitment Process
The recruitment process consists of 3 stages. Candidates successful at each stage will progress to the next stage.
- Application online application form, answering questions explaining clearly how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role. Use the additional information section to provide information on all relevant experience.
- Assessment session an online assessment session gauging your listening and understanding skills, critical thinking skills and problem-solving skills. You will need to have access to a webcam and a laptop or PC to do the assessments (you will need to use a keyboard).
- Interview a face-to-face interview, discussing your skills, experience and providing an opportunity for you to find out more about the role.
Qualifications and Training
Essential
Good all-round education (i.e. 2 GCSEs at equivalent of grade 4 or above including English), or equivalent demonstrable experience in a similar role
For safeguarding reasons this role is only open to people aged over 18 years of age
Desirable
NHS Pathways Trained
NVQ 2/3 Customer Services or equivalent demonstrable experience
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
Experience in a customer/patient services environment, dealing with the members of the general public
Experience of using a computerised system
Experience of using a telephone as a regular means of communication in a work environment
Desirable
Experience in a call centre environment
Geographical knowledge of the operational area
Experience of working rotating shifts
Previous experience of working in the voluntary or health sector
Previous experience of patient care
Knowledge of first aid and/or anatomy
For full information on the role and essential and desirable criteria, please see the links to Job Description and Person Specification to the right of the advert.
Disability support
If you have any queries relating to disability and the role or recruitment process, get in touch at ccc.recruitment@scas.nhs.uk
Please be advised that South Central Ambulance Service reserves the right to close this campaign earlier than the advertised closing date.
Please note, staff affected by theinternal corporate review may be considered ahead of other applicants, depending on their at risk status (please see Organisational Change Procedure and Redeployment)
Why You'll Love Working with Us
Starting at £13.17 per hour, plus generous NHS pay enhancements:
- +35% uplift (up to £17.78/hr):Saturdays & weekday nights
- +69% uplift (up to £22.26/hr):Sundays & bank holidays
And of course -- the full package of NHS benefits, including:
- 27-33 days annual leave (pro rata)
- NHS pension
- Huge national discounts (retail, travel, leisure, tech & more)
- Free parking
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Full-time & part-time shifts available
This is your chance to build an NHS career with real progression and stability.
Qualifications
Essential
- Good all round education (i.e. 2 GCSEs at equivalent of grade 4 or above including English), or equivalent demonstrable experience in a similar role
Desirable
- NHS Pathways Trained
- NVQ 2/3 Customer Services or equivalent demonstrable experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Experience in a customer/patient services environment, dealing with the members of the general public
- Experience of using computerised systems
- Experience of using a telephone as a regular means of communication in a work environment
Desirable
- Experience in a call centre environment
- Geographical knowledge of the operational area
- Experience of working rotating shifts
- Previous experience of working in the voluntary or health sector
- Previous experience of patient care
- Knowledge of first aid and/or anatomy
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
26 August 2026
Last checked
27 August 2026
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