UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE + MAKE A DIFFERENCE EVERY TIME
Do you have experience working for 111 as a Health Advisor? Are you fully Pathways trained?
Practice Plus Group are looking for Pathways Accredited 111 Health Advisors to join our new NHS 111 call centre in Stockton-on-Tees.
What you will get:
* £12.11 per hour (7am-11pm) and £15.05 per hour (11pm-7am), with further pay enhancements of £15.58 per hour when working between Friday 18:00 to Monday 7:00am. Please note that the weekend rate is guaranteed but it is not contractual, it is just an incentive for working unsociable hours.
* 33 days annual leave, increasing with service up to 36 days per year, including bank holidays.
* Great job security and full support for ongoing career and salary progression into coaching, training and management roles.
* Practice Plus Group wide range of benefits including company pension scheme, life assurance, retail discounts, and an employee assistance programme for you and your family.
* Integrated Urgent Care team benefits that range from Healthcare Hero Awards and recognition prizes to themed occasions, charity days, a fantastic range of social events + the option of overtime to boost your earnings.
* Weekend shifts to help you juggle your other commitments.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join us at Practice Plus Group, the largest independent provider of Healthcare to the NHS and fast becoming the largest provider of NHS 111 services in England. As an innovative, award winning provider, with a rating of outstanding with the CQC we are in a period of significant and exciting growth to expand our network.
You will have to attend our bespoke training course for Adastra week which runs for 1 week Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm. After this you will have to complete your coaching with us before you are signed off to go live on the phones.
As a Health Advisor, no day is the same. You must be fully trained on the NHS pathways system to assess patients over the phone and direct them to the most appropriate care. Although these are not emergency calls, you’ll also need to be prepared to deal with emotional, distressing or life-threatening scenarios and to arrange for 999 services if required. You will receive full support from your team and managers.
Some of your responsibilities will be:
* Manage calls from patients and healthcare professionals with urgent and non-urgent healthcare needs
* Direct patients to the service suitable for their needs, using the NHS Pathways System
* Capture patient information and refer them to the most appropriate service
* Communicate effectively with your colleagues as well as your patients, adjusting your communication style to reassure the patient with empathy and understanding
The Integrated Urgent Care team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference providing NHS 111 support nationally.
Practice Plus Group’s purpose is to Unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values:
* we treat patients and each other as we would like to be treated
* we act with integrity
* we strive to do things better together
* We are looking for caring, compassionate but also driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for a fair and inclusive healthcare access to all.
We are seeking professionals who have:
* An NHS Pathways Accreditation
* Good IT skills and IT literacy
* Ability to work within a busy environment
* Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Working in NHS 111 offers you the opportunity to develop your skills and learn something new every day in an environment that never stands still, and where you truly get to make a difference every time.
Please note that offers of employment are subject to receipt of satisfactory references and a DBS check.
Practice Plus Group is committed to creating a diverse environment and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Part-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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