999 Clinical Advisor - Ambulance Telephone Triage - Bicester

Job overview

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The Recruitment Process

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

• 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.
• 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 - [email protected]