SPOC Assistant

The post holder will be responsible for providing support to the EOC Teams in a number of non-emergency functions that allow effective service delivery to be maintained and patient outcomes to be achieved.
The main function of the role is to receive and process non-emergency calls. These can be external from the Organisation in the format of other Emergency Services and Healthcare Professionals, or internal from the Organisation from other staff.
The other core function of the role includes supporting the Clinical Assessment Service (CAS) Team with a number of administrative tasks, and taking a variety of referrals from the Trust.
The SPOC Assistant role will use their autonomy to manage these calls in line with current policy.
The post holder will also be responsible for undertaking other tasks that support the EOC Clinical Team in effective Hear and Treat.
This is a varied role where a strong skill set for tasks, such as accurate record keeping, use of different systems, word processing and communication, is essential.
The post holder will be part of a wider team within the EOC where there is opportunity to enhance career progression and skill development.
The post holder must display understanding of the importance of GDPR and confidentiality., · The post holder will receive calls external and internal from the Trust and process calls in line with the appropriate policies and procedures. These calls will include, but are not limited to, Non-Emergency Call Handling, Safeguarding Referrals, other referrals, request for the Clinical Advice Line, and No Send Delivery. The type of call may be to/from internal and external stakeholders, including patients.
· Arrange and organise transport for patients using the Trust's Taxi Booking Process. Where any issue is identified, to raise this with the Clinical Team.
· Be able to effectively use information technology within the EOC (CAD, Adastra, Telephony, and other systems) to support service delivery.
· Be able to manage workload in line with the relevant time priorities.
· Provide administrative support to the EOC Clinical Team, including the use of Microsoft office packages.
splay understanding of the importance of GDPR and confidentiality.

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.
The East of England offers a unique blend of innovation and opportunity, surrounded by picturesque countryside, historic towns, and quick access to both the bustling capital and serene coastlines.
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 are always looking to innovate our approaches and work together to offer the best possible patient care across our counties.
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.