The GMMH Switchboard division of the directorate provides services 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, for the Trust's 9 hospitals, including 160 locations. Teams are embracing a new and exciting future by leveraging technological breakthroughs and reimagining processes to provide an exceptional customer experience. The task will be varied, engaging, and difficult, necessitating creativity, good communication skills, and attentiveness.
The postholder will be part of a dynamic and multifunctional team that is responsible for providing great customer service to all stakeholders of the Trust. Operator Leads will be responsible for working on the new system, i.e., call console attendants, which is an integrated application within MS Teams, as well as a call handling console, monitoring emergency response systems, and other activities to support communications throughout the Trust.
Maintain effective working relationships with various customers, both internal and external to the Trust. Team members are also expected to respond in accordance with the Trust's EPRR, as well as to implement the business contingency plan and coordinate with all sites. Operators are also known for lone working due to shift patterns being out of normal working hours and weekends. This includes ensuring adequate levels of cover for annual leave and sickness, having a degree of flexibility, and being willing to cover shifts including evenings, nights, and weekends to maintain service continuity.
Main duties of the job
The postholder will be part of a dynamic and multifunctional team that is responsible for providing great customer service to all stakeholders of the Trust. Operator Leads will be responsible for working on the new system, i.e., call console attendants, which is an integrated application within MS Teams, as well as a call handling console, monitoring emergency response systems, and other activities to support communications throughout the Trust.
Maintain effective working relationships with a variety of customers, both internal and external to the Trust. Team members are also expected to respond in accordance with the Trust's EPO2 Incident Response Plan, as well as to implement the business contingency plan and coordinate with all sites. Switchboard Operators are also known for lone working due to shift patterns being out of normal working hours and weekends. This includes ensuring adequate levels of cover for annual leave and sickness, as well as having a degree of flexibility and being willing to cover shifts including evenings, nights, and weekends to maintain service continuity.
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 160 locations.
We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford, Trafford, and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England, and beyond.
Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original, and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment, and dining options.
Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills, and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
* Recognized competency-based level 2 qualification in a relevant subject (e.g., NVQ, B-TEC QCF, Apprenticeship), or equivalent demonstrable experience.
* Demonstrable experience in customer service or Switchboard roles.
* Evidence of continuous professional development.
Experience
* Experience of delivering excellent customer support.
* Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications including Teams, Excel, Word.
* Knowledge of IM&T procedures or knowledge of telephone equipment or computer and software tools e.g. ECDL.
Knowledge
* Dealing with non-routine issues such as problem solving.
* Previous working experience within an NHS or public sector environment.
Skills and Abilities
* An excellent telephone manner and communication skills.
* Ability to prioritize workload.
* Experience in contributing to service improvement and development plans.
Flexibility
* Flexible approach to working hours and shift patterns including working unsociable hours, bank holidays, and weekends.
* An existing understanding of the organization.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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