Out of Hours Controller - Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services

Operate communications and information systems to receive and make calls to/from patients, commissioners, healthcare professionals and WMAS operational staff taking patient demographics and a full presenting history. Inputting details of bookings by telephone/fax/electronically from customer units/staff and transport enquiries from Healthcare Professionals and the general public applicable to the Trust Contracts. Ensure the effective deployment of resources to meet contractual requirements, co-ordinating the work of others as required. Make outbound calls to other professionals and the general public adhering to working practices and protocols. These include: contacting relatives; querying other professionals; communicating with hospitals; arranging breakdown recovery for ambulances and reporting incidents to other emergency services. Support the achievement of agreed National and Trust standards of service. In conjunction with first line management ensure that patient movement is
co-ordinated and that a dialogue exists between local Operational Staff and/or Liaison Assistants and the Control Centre to maximise the effective use of available resources. Report to first line management on the performance of operational staff in the delivery of the Service. Through the process of planning/control, allocate and re-assign where necessary journeys to operational staff working for the Non-Emergency Service using a high-level of organisational skill. Receive and process sickness and fitness notifications from all Operational and Control staff. Handle calls from Drivers regarding their work and shift arrangements. Ensure that those areas of service provision under their control or jurisdiction conform to the WMAS Quality Procedures, Data Protection Act and Caldicott Guidelines. Assist first line management in ensuring the effective deployment of operational resources such as Voluntary Car Drivers and all other sub-contractors to support the Trust Non-Emergency Contracts.
Attend training courses, which are required to maintain professional knowledge and keep up to date with changing procedures and protocols. Train new Call Takers on the telephone and computer system. Identify and report IT related problems on computer software and workstations. Undertake administration duties when required, including filing, faxing and photocopying. Any other duties consistent with role