£28K/yr
Coventry, England
Permanent, Variable

Dispatch Coordinator Operations

Posted by The Air Ambulance Service.

We are scanning the skies for a Airdesk Operations Coordinator

We are looking for an Airdesk Operations Coordinator as we expand our Airdesk Team at The Children's Air Ambulance (TCAA). This exciting role is essential to TCAA, being the first point of contact when our specialist NHS teams task our helicopters!

Reporting to the Airdesk Team Leader, you will primarily be based at Coventry Airport, with occasional travel to other operational sites. This is a full time role (average of 40 hours per week) with the service operating 7 days a week, 365 days per year, working on a rota covering up until 2am. The role attracts an initial salary of £25,750-£27,810.

The Airdesk Operations Coordinator will be responsible for the effective tasking and dispatching of our aircraft when a request for service is received. The Airdesk Operations Coordinator will be the first point of contact for our NHS Clinical Partner Teams and responsible for managing all aspects of a mission from initial request through to mission completion, making the abilities of being able to work under pressure and multitasking essential requirements of the role. You must possess a high attention to detail and level of accuracy along with having a positive and motivational outlook.

Alongside providing outstanding service to our patients, NHS Clinical Partner Teams (CPT) and flight crews you will be required to provide other administrative support to the Airdesk Team Leader and Head of Operations.

This position would be ideal for those who have previously or currently working in an Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) or a Control Room (ie Ambulance, Police, Fire, etc) .

If you believe you meet the skills required and want to make a difference by supporting our lifesaving charity, ‘Click HERE to find out more about the role and for the person specification and apply now!

Due to this opportunity being extremely unique, it is likely that we will receive a high number of applications, it is possible that the advert will be closed earlier that the date advertised.

Please note that we reserve the right to close this role early.

This role is subject to a DBS Check.

Dates:

Closing Date: 17th July 2024

Interviews: 25th July 2024 (Rugby). This is a fixed date and the interviews will be in person.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy working in a collaborative team setting, and want to make a real difference in people's lives, then we want to hear from you. Join us at TCAA and be part of a team that's dedicated to saving lives every day. Apply now to start your rewarding career journey with us!

Location

: Coventry

Contract

: Permanent, Full time

Salary

: Up to £27,810

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