Job summary
We are currently looking to recruit a full time shift Switchboard Operator on a permanent contract.
The successful candidate will join a friendly front line team operating a busy acute hospital switchboard. You will need excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be calm in emergency situations.
The full time position is for an operator working on a rotational 2 week shift pattern.
****Previous applicants need not apply****
Main duties of the job
1. As the first point of contact for the telecommunication service of the UHBW Trust, operators are responsible for providing an efficient switchboard/information service 24/7 to all staff and customers of the Trust.
2. Carry out all aspects of the responsibilities of an operator in a pleasant, courteous and professional manner at all times.
3. Operators will be required to use their own initiative efficiently and accurately when dealing with Emergency/Life and Death procedures and situations outside the parameters of these procedures.
About us
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
4. Educated to GCSE Standard or equivalent in English and Mathematics.
5. Qualification in IT or proven use of IT packages.
Desirable
6. Knowledge of Data Protection and Patient confidentiality issues.
7. Customer Service NVQ.
8. Typing/Word Processing Qualification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
9. Previous Switchboard/Call Centre experience or Customer focused role.
10. Experience of working well within a Team Environment.
11. Experience of working under pressure and managing a demanding workload.
Desirable
12. Customer Care.
13. NHS Experience.
14. Previous work within Emergency Services.
15. Shift work/Night work Experience.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
16. Excellent communication skills including confident/pleasant telephone manner.
17. To have used BTS Switchboard and Multitone Bleep system or similar.
18. Prepared to train/mentor others.
19. Good spelling skills.