EOC Clinical Advisor (Validator) in Norwich

EEAST is a great place to work, with great people and career opportunities. No two days are the same; if you are looking for a varied and supportive environment, EEAST can offer you that and more!

Job overview: The Trust is looking for Clinical Advisor EOC (Validators) to work in the Clinical Assessment Service in the Emergency Operations Centres in Bedford, Chelmsford or Norwich. We are looking for Paramedics and Nurses (Nurses must have adult nursing qualifications). We require a minimum of 18.75 hours per week. There is an initial training period of approximately 3 weeks, which must be completed on a full-time basis. Clinicians must be able to work at either our Norwich, Bedford or Chelmsford Control Rooms. We cannot currently support agile or remote working for this role.

Advert: This role intercepts lower acuity and clinically appropriate 999 calls, providing advice and arranging safe and appropriate care pathways for these patients. The overriding aim is to appropriately and safely reduce 999 ambulance demand and A&E admissions. The candidate will be an integral part of the evolution and establishment of a Regional CAS that will develop a multi-disciplinary approach to 999 call interception as well as routine triage of non-emergency 999 calls. The successful applicant must hold an NMC nursing registration OR HCPC registered paramedic.

Working for our organisation: You'll have the opportunity to work in one of the most diverse regions in the country, with the vibrant capital city just a stone's throw away and the invigorating North Sea coast to the east. At EEAST, we bring together all our skills to provide 24-hour, 365 days a year urgent care to those in need of emergency and non-emergency medical treatment and transport in Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Essex, Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire. We aim to represent and value the diversity of our local communities through our workforce and service provision. We therefore positively encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as Black, Asian, or other ethnic groups, individuals with a Disability, or LGBTQ+ individuals who meet the specific criteria.

We at EEAST want to support our employees achieve a balance between work and other priorities, such as caring responsibilities, family commitments, further learning, and other interests. We therefore welcome flexible working requests.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities: For a thorough understanding of the role, including all its specific requirements and responsibilities, please consult the attached Job Description and Person Specification. Please note, should you be successful in your application, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks prior to receiving an unconditional offer. If full employment checks cannot be achieved, your offer may be withdrawn.

How to apply:

• Step 1 - Read the advert and the Job Description and Person Specification (attached)
• Step 2 - Complete the Supporting Statement - Your statement needs to indicate how you meet each of the criteria contained within the Person Specification.
• Step 3 - Complete the online application and upload your statement. Please note, CVs are not accepted.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme: Under the Trust's commitment 'Positive about Disabled People', if you consider yourself as having a disability and you meet the minimum selection criteria for any post, you will get an automatic interview.

Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy before the advertised closing date if a large number of applications are received.