NHS 111 Health Advisor Full Time - Milton Keynes
At a glance
- Band
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 09/09/2026
- Closes
- 13/09/2026
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Role summary
This role is for an NHS 111 Health Advisor in Milton Keynes, providing a crucial service by handling a variety of calls from general health concerns to emergencies. The successful candidate will be the first point of contact for patients, offering guidance and support. No medical experience is required as full training, including a 6-week NHS Pathways programme, will be provided. The job requires compassion, confidence, clear communication, and resilience.
Key responsibilities
- Handle a wide variety of calls, from everyday health concerns to emergencies.
- Support individuals in distress, guide worried parents, and help identify signs of serious conditions.
- Provide exceptional patient care as part of the NHS 111 team.
- Balance assertiveness with empathy while being detail-focused and efficient.
- Support colleagues and contribute to a positive team environment.
Essential criteria
- Good all round education (i.e. 2 GCSEs at equivalent of grade 4 or above including English), or equivalent demonstrable experience in a similar role
- Experience in a customer/patient services environment, dealing with the members of the general public
- Experience of using computerised systems
- Experience of using a telephone as a regular means of communication in a work environment
Desirable criteria
- NHS Pathways Trained
- NVQ 2/3 Customer Services or equivalent demonstrable experience
- Experience in a call centre environment
- Geographical knowledge of the operational area
- Experience of working rotating shifts
- Previous experience of working in the voluntary or health sector
- Previous experience of patient care
- Knowledge of first aid and/or anatomy
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 3 at £24,625 – £25,674 a year, across England.
This advert: £25,760 – £27,476 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust
NHS 111 Health Advisor Full Time - Milton Keynes
The closing date is 13 September 2026
Job summary
Become an NHS 111 Health Advisor
A job with purpose, impact... and incredible rewards.
Looking for a career where you matter -- every call, every shift?Join our NHS 111 team in Milton Keynes and be the calm, confident voice that helps people through some of their toughest moments.
This isn't just a job.It's meaningful, fast-paced, energising work where no two days are ever the same .
What You'll Do
You'll handle a huge variety of calls, from everyday health concerns to real emergencies. One moment you might support someone in distress, the next you're guiding a worried parent or helping someone spot the signs of a serious condition.
You don't need medical experience -- just:
- Compassion
- Confidence
- Clear communication
- Resilience
- A genuine desire to help others
We'll train you with a full 6-week NHS Pathways programme , giving you everything you need
The Application Journey
- Online Application -- tell us why you're a great fit
- Online Assessments -- listening, problem-solving & critical thinking
- Online Interview via Teams -- your chance to shine
Role Essentials
- Based in Milton Keynes (office-based only -- NO remote working)
- Must be 18+
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