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South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust Emergency Call Taker Bicester

The closing date is 20 September 2026

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Job summary

Emergency Call Taker - Make a Difference When It Matters Most

A child is trapped beneath a fallen tree.Someone suddenly collapses and stops breathing.There's been a serious road traffic collision.A caller is standing on a bridge, overwhelmed and in crisis.

In moments like these, people dial 999.

As an Emergency Call Taker, you will often be the very first person a caller speaks to in some of the most difficult moments of their life. Your calmness, compassion, and ability to think clearly under pressure can make a real difference.

Can you stay focused when others are distressed?Can you ask the right questions, provide reassurance, and support callers through critical situations?

If so, this could be the role for you.

No two calls are ever the same. One moment you may be helping coordinate a life-saving emergency response, and the next you could be supporting a new parent through the safe arrival of their baby.

This is a fast-paced, challenging, and highly rewarding role where you will be part of a team dedicated to helping people when they need it most.

Main duties of the job

This role is based on-site and does not support remote working. You will need to work from our Emergency Operations Centre in Bicester, Oxfordshire.

• Based is Northern House HQ - Bicester
• Must be 18+
• Right to work in the UK (no visa sponsorship available)
• Training courses available from October 2026 onwards

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!

You don't need medical experience -- just:

• Compassion
• Confidence
• Clear communication
• Resilience (requires resilience and emotional awareness throughout the shift)
• A genuine desire to help others

Please do review the job description and person specification for full details and requirements for the role.

About us

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 ofNHS 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.

Flexible working requests will be considered in line with business requirements.

Details

Date posted

14 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year pro rata per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

195-26-ECTN-CSM-AH

Job locations

Northern House

Talisman Road

Bicester

OX26 6HR

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

We provide a comprehensive training programme designed to support you every step of the way.

Your Training Journey

• First 4 weeks: Classroom training, MonFri, 08:3016:30
• Next steps:
  • 10 one-to-one coaching shifts.
  • 8 shifts, 5 calls from your final 2 shifts will be selected randomly for audit.
  • Final sign-off observation with Education Team.

These will be full-time hours, and attendance is mandatory throughout the programme.

Ready to make a difference?

Join a team that saves lives, supports communities, and values every single person who walks through the door.

The Application Journey

1. Online Application tell us why youre a great fit
2. Online Assessments listening, problem-solving & critical thinking
3. Interview your chance to shine

Apply now your future with NHS Emergency Call Taker starts here.

If you have any queries relating to disability and the role or recruitment process, get in touch at: [email protected]

Please note original qualification certificates to meet the person specification for this role will be required, if you dont have copies of these, you will need to request replacement certificates by visiting: gov.uk/replacement-exam-certificate.

Job description

Job responsibilities

We provide a comprehensive training programme designed to support you every step of the way.

Your Training Journey

• First 4 weeks: Classroom training, MonFri, 08:3016:30
• Next steps:
  • 10 one-to-one coaching shifts.
  • 8 shifts, 5 calls from your final 2 shifts will be selected randomly for audit.
  • Final sign-off observation with Education Team.

These will be full-time hours, and attendance is mandatory throughout the programme.

Ready to make a difference?

Join a team that saves lives, supports communities, and values every single person who walks through the door.

The Application Journey

1. Online Application tell us why youre a great fit
2. Online Assessments listening, problem-solving & critical thinking
3. Interview your chance to shine

Apply now your future with NHS Emergency Call Taker starts here.

If you have any queries relating to disability and the role or recruitment process, get in touch at: [email protected]

Please note original qualification certificates to meet the person specification for this role will be required, if you dont have copies of these, you will need to request replacement certificates by visiting: gov.uk/replacement-exam-certificate.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

• Good standard of education (i.e 2 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above including English) or equivalent demonstrable experience

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a customer focused environment
• Experience of using a computerised system

Desirable

• Experience of working in a call centre
• Experience of working rotating shifts
• Previous NHS experience
• Previous experience of patient care

Skills & Aptitudes

Essential

• Attention to detail and accurate data entry skills
• Ability to use communication and computerised systems.

Desirable

• Map reading.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

• Good standard of education (i.e 2 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above including English) or equivalent demonstrable experience

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a customer focused environment
• Experience of using a computerised system

Desirable

• Experience of working in a call centre
• Experience of working rotating shifts
• Previous NHS experience
• Previous experience of patient care

Skills & Aptitudes

Essential

• Attention to detail and accurate data entry skills
• Ability to use communication and computerised systems.

Desirable

• Map reading.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Northern House

Talisman Road

Bicester

OX26 6HR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://scasjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Northern House

Talisman Road

Bicester

OX26 6HR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://scasjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment

EOC Recruitment

[email protected]

01869365000

Details

Date posted

14 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year pro rata per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

195-26-ECTN-CSM-AH

Job locations

Northern House

Talisman Road

Bicester

OX26 6HR

United Kingdom

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