1. Can you tell us about your understanding of the role of a 999 Emergency Call Handler? Can you tell us about your understanding of the role of a 999 Emergency Call Handler?
2. What motivated you to apply for this position with the East of England Ambulance Service? What motivated you to apply for this position with the East of England Ambulance Service?
3. How do you feel your previous experience (considering any customer service or related roles) has prepared you for this job? How do you feel your previous experience (considering any customer service or related roles) has prepared you for this job?
4. Can you describe a time when you remained calm under pressure? What strategies did you use to manage the situation? Can you describe a time when you remained calm under pressure? What strategies did you use to manage the situation?
5. How would you prioritise calls if you receive multiple emergency calls at the same time? How would you prioritise calls if you receive multiple emergency calls at the same time?
6. If a caller is very distressed or uncooperative, how would you approach this situation? If a caller is very distressed or uncooperative, how would you approach this situation?
7. How would you ensure that you provide clear and accurate information to a caller who might be panicking? How would you ensure that you provide clear and accurate information to a caller who might be panicking?
8. Can you provide an example of how you have dealt with a difficult customer or caller in the past? What technique did you use to resolve the issue? Can you provide an example of how you have dealt with a difficult customer or caller in the past? What technique did you use to resolve the issue?
9. Working in a team is vital for this role. Can you share an experience where you collaborated with others to achieve a common goal? Working in a team is vital for this role. Can you share an experience where you collaborated with others to achieve a common goal?
10. The job requires flexible working with 8-hour shifts. How do you feel about this kind of schedule, and how would you manage your work-life balance? The job requires flexible working with 8-hour shifts. How do you feel about this kind of schedule, and how would you manage your work-life balance?
11. What experience do you have in using computer systems or software? How comfortable are you with learning new technology? What experience do you have in using computer systems or software? How comfortable are you with learning new technology?
12. With the requirement to accurately input data into the Computer Aided Dispatch system, how do you ensure attention to detail in your work? With the requirement to accurately input data into the Computer Aided Dispatch system, how do you ensure attention to detail in your work?
13. Why do you think empathy is important in a role like this? Can you provide an example of a time you demonstrated empathy towards someone in distress? Why do you think empathy is important in a role like this? Can you provide an example of a time you demonstrated empathy towards someone in distress?
14. How would you handle a situation where you believe the caller needs emotional support as well as practical advice? How would you handle a situation where you believe the caller needs emotional support as well as practical advice?
15. Imagine you receive a call about a medical emergency, but the caller is unsure about their location. How would you assist them? Imagine you receive a call about a medical emergency, but the caller is unsure about their location. How would you assist them?
16. If you are unsure about the next steps to take during a call, what would you do? If you are unsure about the next steps to take during a call, what would you do?
17. Do you have any questions about the training and mentoring process that you will undergo for this role? Do you have any questions about the training and mentoring process that you will undergo for this role?
You can answer as many of these questions as you want.
Good luck!