999 Call Handler (Emergency Medical Dispatcher) - Bristol
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South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust 999 Call Handler (Emergency Medical Dispatcher) - Bristol
The closing date is 30 November 2026
Job summary
Ambulance Service, is the patient breathing?
Do you want to make a difference to our patientsas part of a supportive and motivated team?
Would you like NHS Benefits, including generous annual leave entitlement and NHS Pension?
Would you like to develop your career within the Emergency Operations Centre (EOC)?
If you answered yes to these questions, then start your career with the South Western Ambulance Service EOC, where the patient journey begins.
When you ring 999 your call goes through to one of our two Control Rooms based in Exeter and Bristol. Our trained Call Handlers are the first point of contact to the ambulance service for people experiencing a medical emergency. Not every call you deal with will be a matter of life or death but the way you listen, interpret and deal with the calls will make a vital difference to the patients we serve every day. When you receive a call, you are responsible for recording accurate information, sometimes under difficult circumstances and offering advice or reassurance to the caller/patient. You will enter details onto a computer system about the patient and their condition which establishes the seriousness of the illness or injury, ensuring that the patient receives the right care at the right time.
Main duties of the job
Please refer to the attached 'Full EMD advert' document for full details of this vacancy.
Part-time hours will be considered through a flexible working application which will be reviewed on a case by case basis. For further information, please visit Balancing Patient Care and Employee Well-being (swasft-joinus.co.uk)
Please note that this role is 24/7 365 days a year (including bank holidays, weekends, days, nights etc.) and we work shifts to achieve this.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an assessment centre.
For a further insight to this role, please view the following video https://vimeo.com/742269034/8e60f54da6
Please note, we are recruiting to a holding pool for our next course intakes.
About us
Working for us is an experience like no other. We provide emergency and urgent care, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, operating across the largest ambulance region in England and responding to an average of 2,650 incidents every day.
We remain committed to ensuring that we provide the best possible care for all our patients, which is reflected in our new five-year strategy which has continually improving patient care at its very core.
The role is based in Bristol, a lively yet laid-back city with top class shopping, street food, dynamic events and friendly festivals and excellent national and international transport links.
If you embody our values of one team, compassionate and innovative and are looking to make a real difference to peoples' lives, then we would love to hear from you.
In return we will equip you with the skills and resources you need to thrive in your role.
You will have opportunities to progress to roles across the Trust and enjoy continuous professional development.
Benefits
- Competitive NHS salary
- A standard working week of 37.5 hours
- Holiday entitlements of 27 days per year, plus general and public holidays, rising to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- Pay enhancements for out of hours, shift and overtime working
- Generous Pension Scheme
- Career and salary progression
- Car leasing scheme
- Free parking across Trust sites
- Staff networks
- Wide range of discounts from various organisations across the UK
Details
Date posted
03 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum*
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
202-8409930
Job locations
Bristol EOC
Bristol
BS32 4QJ
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about this role please see attached the job description and person specification attached
Alternative formats of our vacancies are available upon request to [email protected] . Accessibility statement available upon request.
Right to work / Certificate of Sponsorship
This role does not meet the criteria for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship under current Home Office regulations. You must have the existing right to work in the UK to be considered for this position.
For further information on visa sponsorship and eligibility, please refer to the UK Government guidance on Skilled Worker visas: www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about this role please see attached the job description and person specification attached
Alternative formats of our vacancies are available upon request to [email protected] . Accessibility statement available upon request.
Right to work / Certificate of Sponsorship
This role does not meet the criteria for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship under current Home Office regulations. You must have the existing right to work in the UK to be considered for this position.
For further information on visa sponsorship and eligibility, please refer to the UK Government guidance on Skilled Worker visas: www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Basic computer literacy with experience of inputting data accurately and quickly using a keyboard
Previous Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of dealing with members of the public in a customer service environment
Qualifications
Essential
- Basic computer literacy with experience of inputting data accurately and quickly using a keyboard
Previous Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of dealing with members of the public in a customer service environment
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 Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Bristol EOC
Bristol
BS32 4QJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.swast.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Bristol EOC
Bristol
BS32 4QJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.swast.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
HR Services
HR Services
03003690360
Details
Date posted
03 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum*
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
202-8409930
Job locations
Bristol EOC
Bristol
BS32 4QJ
United Kingdom
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