DUE to unprecedented demands caused by the conornavirus pandemic, East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust (EEAST) wants to recruit 1,000 temporary workers and volunteers urgently.

The call comes the day after Essex Fire and Rescue Service announced some of its team were to start driving ambulances.

The Trust is looking for people with:

• Medical experience as a paramedic, nurse, healthcare support worker or even recent first-aid training to work in a variety of clinical and clinical support roles

• C1 driving licences who would be interested in driving patient transport vehicles or moving vehicles between sites (band 2 or 3).

• Five GCSEs at grades A-C to work as call handlers/dispatchers (band 3).

• A willingness to fulfil other support roles such as ambulance cleaning, general cleaning, and administration (bands 2-4).

Roles are available across the region immediately and all training will be provided.

For paid work, email [email protected] outlining the type of role you're interested in and relevant experience and qualifications.

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