Overview
Looking for more than just another job? Join a fast-paced, dynamic, and ever-evolving service where every day brings a new challenge and a chance to make a real difference.
Ask yourself:
* Can you support someone experiencing a mental health crisis?
* Could you reassure a parent whose child has had a minor head injury?
* Are you able to assist someone with a sore throat or toothache?
* Could you respond calmly and effectively to someone having a stroke or heart attack?
At NHS 111, you'll handle a wide variety of calls — no two days are ever the same. This role requires emotional resilience and the ability to manage the pressures that come with supporting people in often stressful or distressing situations. Please think carefully about the demands of this role before applying.
Important information
* This is an office-based position at our Bicester location — remote or home working is not available.
* This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
* Fixed part-time rotas are available based on current service needs (see attached).
* We're currently welcoming new team members for our upcoming training courses in October and November.
Apply today to secure your spot and start your journey with us!
Please note, staff affected by the internal corporate review may be considered ahead of other applicants, depending on their at risk status (please see Organisational Change Procedure and Redeployment).
Main duties of the job
You do not need to have a medical background, just a desire to help. You'll need to be detailed and efficient, assertive but compassionate.
Looking after yourself and caring for the team around you should also be a priority for you. We all contribute professionally to the wider team that we operate within here at SCAS, as we all have an important role to play in patient care. If this sounds like a challenge you'll relish, and you have the resilience to achieve this time and time again throughout your working day, we want to hear from you!
We offer a full 6-week training program including NHS Pathways (the clinical assessment tool we use) and following training, you will have the necessary skills to assess the needs of the patients to give the best possible care.
About us
Why work for SCAS?
* We offer a competitive hourly rate of £12.59 per hour. Candidates will also receive the following unsocial allowances
All day Saturday (midnight to midnight) as well as any weekday after 8pm and before 6am - Time plus 35% (Currently £16.99 per hour)
All day Sunday and public holidays (midnight to midnight) - Time plus 69% (Currently £21.27 per hour)
This is on top of all the other fantastic benefits of working for the NHS.....
27 days holiday plus bank holiday rising to 33 days (pro-rata for part time)
Enrolment into the NHS pension scheme
Access to many discounts including, supermarkets, car lease, holidays, restaurants and more!
Part Time Hours and Full time Hours available (Rota Basis)
Free car parking
Employee assistance program
Please note, staff affected by the internal corporate review may be considered ahead of other applicants, depending on their at risk status (please see Organisational Change Procedure and Redeployment).
Details
* Date posted: 01 September 2025
* Pay scheme: Agenda for change
* Band: Band 3
* Salary: £24,937 to £26,598 a year Pro rata, per annum.
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Part-time
* Reference number: 195-25-HANHPTCLA-S
* Job locations: Northern House, Unit 7 Talisman Business Park, Bicester, OX26 6HR
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 an online interview with a 111 Health Advisor Call Handler from the ambulance service, 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.
Employer details
Employer name: South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Northern House
Unit 7 Talisman Business Park
Bicester
OX26 6HR
Employer's website: scasjobs.co.uk
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