Closing date: 20 July 2026

Job Summary
Make a Difference When It Matters Most

Every day, thousands of people contact our NHS 999 service in moments of urgent need. Behind every call, skilled clinicians are making critical decisions - ensuring patients receive the right care, in the right place, at the right time.

We're looking for experienced and compassionate Paramedics and Nurses to join our clinical team within the Integrated Contact Centre (ICC) as 999 - Clinical Advisors. This is a unique opportunity to play a vital role at the heart of urgent and emergency care.

As part of a dynamic multidisciplinary team, you will:

• Monitor live 999 calls handled by Emergency Call Takers (ECTs)
• Provide clinical oversight to ensure safe and appropriate patient outcomes
• Use your expertise to make real-time, dynamic clinical assessments
• Apply evidence-based decision-making supported by advanced clinical software

This role offers a rare chance to use your clinical judgement in a fast-paced environment where your decisions directly impact patient safety and the effective flow of urgent care services across the NHS.

If you're looking for a role where your experience truly makes an impact--this is it.

Please note that courses are scheduled to run monthly from September 2026.

Main duties of the job

• Work within a team as an autonomous practitioner, providing high-quality clinical telephone triage using decision-support systems
• Assess incoming symptom-based calls and determine urgency and priority.
• Provide evidence-based clinical advice and support onward referral within the NHS.
• Communicate clinical information verbally and via technical links effectively with healthcare partners to ensure seamless care.
• Contribute to achieving national ambulance standards and local performance targets.
• Participate in team meetings and work with managers to maintain strong performance.
• Engage in monthly call audits and ongoing self-reflection.

About us
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
• Ability to join our staff networking groups

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.

Corporate Induction
It's really important for us to ensure you have the best onboarding experience which allows you to feel a sense of belonging from the start. To help with this, we will book your Corporate Induction as soon as we possibly can (depending on availability).

For this role additional training will be required following on from your corporate induction.

Job responsibilities
The Recruitment Process
The recruitment process consists of 2 stages. Candidates successful at each stage will progress to the next stage.

1. 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.
2. Interview a face-to-face interview, discussing your skills, experience and providing an opportunity for you to find out more about the role.

If you are a paramedic/nurse who enjoys clinical decision making, teamwork and supporting patient care, this could be the perfect next step in your career.

Please see Job Description and Person Specification for full details on this role.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Rachael Cook - Clinical Service Delivery Manager - Rachael.Cook@scas.nhs.uk

Person Specification

Qualifications
Essential

• Recognised Nursing/Emergency Care Practitioner/Paramedic qualification
• Valid registration with NMC or HCPC

Desirable

• Recognised mentorship qualification and experience

Knowledge
Essential

• Nursing/Emergency Care Practitioner/Paramedic experience in acute or primary care
• Extensive clinical knowledge
• Significant post qualification experience in acute or primary care
• Triaging

Desirable

• Telephone triage experience
• Experience of supporting others in clinical practice

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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust
Northern House, Talisman Road, Bicester, OX26 6HR, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://scasjobs.co.uk/

For questions about the job, contact:
Clinical Service Delivery Manager, Rachael Cook, Rachael.Cook@scas.nhs.uk