Job summary
As an out of hours and urgent careprovider, we are seeking Team Leaders to work in our 24/7 operation based inBirmingham. Team Leaders are responsible for supervising the operational staffbased at our Call Centre and Treatment Centres across Birmingham andSolihull. In addition, you willundertake management responsibility of the call handlers. As a Team Leader you will be an integral partof our frontline services team consisting of Clinicians, CCO and Receptionists.
You will be experienced in running abusy shift and supervising your colleagues to deliver a quality service to ourpatients. We are looking for Team Leaders who have a drive and passion to makea difference to peoples lives, to be able to work well as part of a team andhave good problem solving and excellent interpersonal skills with an empatheticnature.
You will be a highly motivatedindividual with a flexible and positive approach to work. You can make aninvaluable difference every day to patients by providing help and support topeople at their time of need.
You will possess excellentorganisational, influencing, and problem-solving skills and be able to act onyour own initiative. You must have excellent communication skills as a largepart of the role involves working closely with both clinical and non-clinicalsupport staff.
Main duties of the job
1. The Team Leader is responsible for running and supervising the operations based at the ABR Call Centre and the remote Urgent Treatment Centre sites [UTC], providing support for the Badger Out of Hours service. The Team Leader is an integral part of the front-line services team consisting of Call Handlers, Receptionists, Clinical Receptionist/ HCSW, CCO, FSO and Clinicians at the Call Centre and UTCs.
2. You will ensure that all incoming calls are answered and resolved within agreed time scales in line with National Quality Requirements [NQR], in an appropriate and professional manner.
3. You will liaise with NHS 111 and other care providers who supply services across the West Midlands area.
4. You will be required to co-ordinate and motivate call centre and UTC staff and keep morale high. During busy periods you may be required to undertake the roles of call handler, dispatcher and receptionist.
5. The post holder will supervise and provide daily leadership within the Call Centre based at our Bourne Road site; some travelling may be required. The postholder will support the Operations Manager, ensuring key objectives are met and highlight areas of non-compliance within service delivery.
About us
Badger Group is a social enterprise that works with keystakeholders including NHS Trusts, local authorities, local Councillors &MPs and GPs to deliver best patient care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
6. To supervise all aspects of Operational Delivery on your shifts.
7. To effectively run the shift and resources in line with Badger policies and procedures.
8. To be compliant with Badger policies and procedures, including Health and Safety and GDPR.
9. To support the implementation of staff training programmes.
10. To demonstrate an accurate and professional attitude at all times.
11. To liaise with the On-Call Management Team should any issues arise on shift.
12. To attend meetings and training as and when required, supporting any changes to systems and processes.
13. To ensure all work is carried out to a high level of accuracy and to always ensure compliance with all company and other relevant standards/regulations and procedures
14. To participate in duties as designated by management.
15. To ensure that all Primary Care Centres are open on time and adequately staffed.
16. To ensure that workload for the Primary Care Centres and visiting teams are evenly balanced to prevent unnecessary delays in patient care
17. To ensure comfort calls to patients are carried out at busy times
18. Monitor incoming telephone call traffic and make interventions to ensure staffing and service levels are maintained at all times
19. To ensure all calls are cleared from the system at the end of each shift
20. To arrange for medical equipment/supplies to be sent to PCC centres as required
21. To ensure accurate recording of hours for all duty staff, arranging cover for sickness and absence
22. To ensure that all duty staff swipe in and out at the start and finish of a shift
23. To ensure that at the end of shift all working areas are left clean and tidy
24. To submit a Shift Report for every shift.
25. Any other duties as and when required (Adhoc)
Additional key accountabilities
26. Work on your own initiative with minimal daily supervision and oversee the daily management of the Call Centre.
27. Application of Human Resources policies for staff within the team including recruitment, induction, performance management, disciplinary and sickness absence monitoring taking appropriate action as required in accordance with Badger policies.
28. Proactive management of changing priorities to include coordinating daily cover across the Call Centre, maintaining service levels.
29. To be first point of contact when dealing with concerns, queries and complaints in regard to operational service delivery.
30. In conjunction with the Head of Operations ensure that demand and capacity of the Call Centre are revised in accordance with the agreed processes.
31. Development of excellent working relationships with key stakeholders such as Heads of Departments, GPs, HR and colleagues.
32. Involved in the planning and implementation of the organisational strategic plan and contribute towards ongoing service improvement.
33. Undertake an active role in projects relating to the development and evolution of services ensuring relevant SOPs are implemented in line with service developments and redesign.
34. Investigate any incidents relating to administrative functions within the Call Centre.
35. Undertake quality audits of call handling and administrative work of Call Handlers within a team setting.
36. Develop and empower all members of your team to undertake the roles to the highest standards.
37. Ensure that a supportive team management style is in place and carry out monthly personal development reviews for direct reports. Ensure all direct reports receive an annual PDR which outlines key objectives and training outcomes.
38. Develop team knowledge and skills which promote equality and diversity and address inequalities through respectful practice.
39. Conduct 1:1 meeting, performance management and line management duties.
40. Providing best practice to operational team and to assigned team members.
41. Development of excellent working relationships with key business partners and stakeholders such as Heads of Service, Clinicians, students, Informatics along with colleagues in other Specialty Management Groups.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
42. Ability to develop a fair and equitable working environment.
43. A minimum of 2 years' experience in supervising an effective team.
Qualifications
Essential
44. GCSE English and Maths A-C grade or equivalent.
45. Able to work towards a Team Leading qualification.