NHS

Switchboard Operator


PayCompetitive
LocationBath/England
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: E0279-25-0965?language=en&page=84&sort=publicationDateDesc

      Job summary

      We are looking for Bank Switchboard Operators to join our 24 hour team at St Martins Hospital to help answer all internal and external calls in a polite and timely manner.

      You will be the first point of contact for all visitors and patients attending St Martins outpatient appointments, providing a wide range of knowledge regarding location of clinics and to answer any queries.

      Using system one to triage information and log patient details, keyboard skills are advantageous, alongside a good work ethic. We are a close knit team so a team player is vital alongside the ability to work on your own initiative as lone working is part of this position

      Our service runs 365 days a year working fixed shift patterns of 7am-3pm, 3pm - 11pm and 11pm-7am Increments will be paid for unsocial hour work and weekends

      This position is to cover annual leave and sickness

      Main duties of the job

      Main Responsibilities

      • Answer all internal and external calls into the Hospital.
      • Have the ability to judge urgency of queries through in-depth questioning to determine the most appropriate member of staff to deal with the call.
      • Have effective use of the IT switchboard system and the ability to use System one to input data and confidential information.
      • Use Microsoft Teams to store information and update systems.
      • Respond to District Nurse calls for the local area and to contact the relevant nurse.
      • Book transport for Bloods and specimens.
      • Provide admin support to the service and manager.

      Please see the attached job description for a full list of job responsibilities.

      About us

      About the Company

      We change lives by transforming health and care.

      Established in 2006, we are one of the UKs leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services. Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do.

      Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. Were a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.

      While it doesn't happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and well need to close it earlier than the date we've shown here. If you're keen to join our team, wed love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can.

      To find out more about HCRG Care Group, please visit https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/about-us-2

      Details

      Date posted

      30 May 2025

      Pay scheme

      Other

      Salary

      £12.11 an hour

      Contract

      Bank

      Duration

      12 months

      Working pattern

      Full-time, Part-time

      Reference number

      HCRGCG/TP/44687/15602

      Job locations

      HCRG Care Group

      Bath

      Avon

      BA2 5RP


      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      As well as the attractive hourly rates of pay, at HCRG Care Group you will benefit from:

      • Self-booking and access to all bank shifts! Staff are given access to all Bank shifts within their Business Unit and can self-book providing they meet the shift requirements.
      • Request a Duty Staff can make shifts or Day Off requests prior to the creation of a roster up to six weeks in advance. This helps promote a better work life balance and allows for personal commitments to be met
      • HCRG Care Group is pleased to offer access to Wagestream- which lets you track your pay throughout the month and stream your earned wages into your bank account if you need them. No more high-interest loans or overdraft fees - simply get paid as you go.
      • Working in an environment focused on the highest clinical and quality standards
      • Opportunities to work indifferent areas and various different services to gain new knowledge and experience
      • Access to our Strive for Better networks, a national support and professional network made up of NHS professionals like you, giving you the chance to constantly develop industry-leading care and quality
      • Access to our free well-being service available 24/7/365 online and by telephone including; counsellors, post trauma incident support, legal, debt and practical life management helpline, guided self-help, telephonic career coaching and monthly well-being newsletters
      • Free statutory and mandatory training, as well as access to a range of courses and e-learning to develop further skills and in-house opportunities continuing your professional development
      • Innovative forward-thinking culture with the opportunity to put forward your ideas to contribute to the way we work. You will be encouraged to apply for national funding to drive your initiatives locally to benefit our patients and service users
      • Rewarding and supportive teams, you will be recognised and have opportunities to recognise others by nominating for local and national awards annually and taking part in our new virtual Ask our Executives event, where you can submit questions to the board and hear updates regularly on company strategy and objectives
      • The pride of working for an organisation committed to the highest clinical and quality standards: with a majority of our rated services holding good or outstanding ratings from the Care Quality Commission
      The Ideal Candidate

      The ideal candidate will have the following:

      • The ability to work as a team.
      • The ability to deal with confidential and sensitive information.
      • Flexibility to work public holidays, lates, nights and at the weekend.
      • Strong communication and customer service skills.
      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      As well as the attractive hourly rates of pay, at HCRG Care Group you will benefit from:

      • Self-booking and access to all bank shifts! Staff are given access to all Bank shifts within their Business Unit and can self-book providing they meet the shift requirements.
      • Request a Duty Staff can make shifts or Day Off requests prior to the creation of a roster up to six weeks in advance. This helps promote a better work life balance and allows for personal commitments to be met
      • HCRG Care Group is pleased to offer access to Wagestream- which lets you track your pay throughout the month and stream your earned wages into your bank account if you need them. No more high-interest loans or overdraft fees - simply get paid as you go.
      • Working in an environment focused on the highest clinical and quality standards
      • Opportunities to work indifferent areas and various different services to gain new knowledge and experience
      • Access to our Strive for Better networks, a national support and professional network made up of NHS professionals like you, giving you the chance to constantly develop industry-leading care and quality
      • Access to our free well-being service available 24/7/365 online and by telephone including; counsellors, post trauma incident support, legal, debt and practical life management helpline, guided self-help, telephonic career coaching and monthly well-being newsletters
      • Free statutory and mandatory training, as well as access to a range of courses and e-learning to develop further skills and in-house opportunities continuing your professional development
      • Innovative forward-thinking culture with the opportunity to put forward your ideas to contribute to the way we work. You will be encouraged to apply for national funding to drive your initiatives locally to benefit our patients and service users
      • Rewarding and supportive teams, you will be recognised and have opportunities to recognise others by nominating for local and national awards annually and taking part in our new virtual Ask our Executives event, where you can submit questions to the board and hear updates regularly on company strategy and objectives
      • The pride of working for an organisation committed to the highest clinical and quality standards: with a majority of our rated services holding good or outstanding ratings from the Care Quality Commission
      The Ideal Candidate

      The ideal candidate will have the following:

      • The ability to work as a team.
      • The ability to deal with confidential and sensitive information.
      • Flexibility to work public holidays, lates, nights and at the weekend.
      • Strong communication and customer service skills.

      Person Specification

      General Requirements

      Essential

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      Person Specification

      General Requirements

      Essential

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      Desirable

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      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.

      Employer details

      Employer name

      HCRG Care Group

      Address

      HCRG Care Group

      Bath

      Avon

      BA2 5RP


      Employer's website

      https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

      Employer details

      Employer name

      HCRG Care Group

      Address

      HCRG Care Group

      Bath

      Avon

      BA2 5RP


      Employer's website

      https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

  • About the company

      National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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