The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Switchboard Supervisor

The closing date is 18 September 2025

Job summary

The post is responsible for supervising a team of staff, providing a full comprehensive telephone and communications service, of the highest quality to all staff and visitors and members of the general public.

Main duties of the job

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervising a team of Telephonists, providing a full telephone service for 24 hours 365 days.

Maintain and updating of telephone system. Dealing with faults and system break down as and when they occur, reporting faults to the system provider if required.

Maintain and updating of Duplex call logger, retrieving reports and monitoring telephone lines and extensions against misuse of the telephone system.

Maintain and updating of the, reporting and dealing with faults as they occur. Reporting faults to the system provider.

Responsible for training of staff in the use of all telephone equipment and associated procedures connected to the telecommunication service.

About us

Join us at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, where our passion for excellence drives everything we do.

We're on a mission to provide high quality, safe care to our patients, in an environment our incredible staff are proud to work in.

Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is not just a statement; it's a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - we're determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families.

If you're ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let's make a difference together!

Details

Date posted

04 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum/pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

223-SSR-620-A

Job locations

The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital

Mytton Oak Road

Shrewsbury

SY3 8XQ


Job description

Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Person Specification

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

Essential

  • Keyboard skills
  • Switchboard experience

Desirable

  • Knowledge of medical terminology

APTITUDE AND SKILLS

Essential

  • Team player
Person Specification

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

Essential

  • Keyboard skills
  • Switchboard experience

Desirable

  • Knowledge of medical terminology

APTITUDE AND SKILLS

Essential

  • Team player

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

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital

Mytton Oak Road

Shrewsbury

SY3 8XQ


Employer's website

http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital

Mytton Oak Road

Shrewsbury

SY3 8XQ


Employer's website

http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Switch board Manager

Pauline Harbourne

pauline.harbourne@nhs.net

01743261010

Details

Date posted

04 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum/pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

223-SSR-620-A

Job locations

The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital

Mytton Oak Road

Shrewsbury

SY3 8XQ


Supporting documents

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