Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Operator Service Support Manager within the Telecommunications Call Centre.
- UHNM's Operator Service delivers 24/7 Switchboard service to all trust staff and external users of its telephony network.
- The Operator Service Support Manager will play a crucial role within the Department, working closely with the Telecommunications Manager, to ensure efficient and effective operational management of our business critical service.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for the training, leadership and day to day operational management of the Trusts Operator Service and is responsible for managing operational performance targets, developing, supporting and maintaining rota's and shift patterns to cover a 24/7 Operator service. Some out of hours work may be required to meet the needs of the service.
The successful candidate will have the ability to manage and prioritise a busy workload whilst working as part of the management team. This is an exciting opportunity and an excellent career choice to gain operational management experience.
About us
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. We serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. The Trust has around 1,450 inpatient beds across two sites in Stoke-on-Trent and Stafford. Our 11,000 strong workforce provide emergency treatment, planned operations and medical care from Royal Stoke University Hospital and County Hospital in Stafford.
We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales. We have put together a wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their potential. Our goal is to be a world-class centre of achievement, where patients receive the highest standards of care and the best people come to learn, work and research.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on working for the Trust, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. For more details about this vacancy, please contact the hiring manger using the contact details below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on working for the Trust, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. For more details about this vacancy, please contact the hiring manger using the contact details below.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Customer service/Business admin qualification
- Degree in Management or health related subject
Experience
Essential
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Experience of managing a diverse team
- Experience of working autonomously and being accountable for own actions
Desirable
- Proven experience of working in a customer service environment
- Experience of recruitment processes
- Proven experience of working within a complex Call Centre
Skills, Ability & Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to prioritise workload
- Ability to motivate and support others to achieve goals
- Ability to understand, interpret and analyse data and information
Desirable
- Technical expertise and knowledge of Telecoms systems
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Consistently professional, collaborative and compassionate in their approach
- Acts to support and enable effective teamwork
- Ability to work under pressure and be able to cope with interruptions whilst in periods of concentration
- Effective communication and interpersonal and intrapersonal skills including high degree of self-awareness and self regulation
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Customer service/Business admin qualification
- Degree in Management or health related subject
Experience
Essential
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Experience of managing a diverse team
- Experience of working autonomously and being accountable for own actions
Desirable
- Proven experience of working in a customer service environment
- Experience of recruitment processes
- Proven experience of working within a complex Call Centre
Skills, Ability & Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to prioritise workload
- Ability to motivate and support others to achieve goals
- Ability to understand, interpret and analyse data and information
Desirable
- Technical expertise and knowledge of Telecoms systems
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Consistently professional, collaborative and compassionate in their approach
- Acts to support and enable effective teamwork
- Ability to work under pressure and be able to cope with interruptions whilst in periods of concentration
- Effective communication and interpersonal and intrapersonal skills including high degree of self-awareness and self regulation
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
