Telephonist

Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHSFT

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Job summary

Warrington & Halton Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust's Switchboard team provides a vital service to staff, patients and their relatives and provides a professional customer service 24/7 365 days a year. In house training will be provided to deal with all aspects of Switchboard duties.The post holder will form part of the Switchboard team, working various shifts to cover a busy hospital switchboard.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for operating the hospital switchboard answering all incoming and outgoing calls in a timely and efficient manner. Responsible to be involved in all associated procedures within the Switchboard environment, responding to all emergency calls and alarms whilst remaining calm, concise, and polite under pressure. The post holder will be required to perform in an environment where the work pattern is unpredictable and to demonstrate flexibility with their availability.

About us

Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a caring and compassionate organisation that is both ambitious and innovative. We are committed to delivering the best outcomes for our patients and providing a positive experience of our staff. We aspire to be outstanding for our patients, our communities and our staff and are committed to being a great place to receive healthcare, work and learn.

Straddling the neighbouring boroughs of Warrington and Halton we are part of the Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care system. Our hospitals are ideally situated to meet the growing healthcare needs of the 330,000 population of these boroughs.

Warrington Hospital is home to our emergency, critical care and maternity services, Halton Hospital is focused on elective procedures and the Runcorn Urgent Treatment Centre, although many services are offered at both sites and in community hubs.

A CQC-rated 'good' organisation with 'outstanding' features, we are working towards university hospital status, having achieved teaching hospital status in 2019.

We employ nearly 5,000 people from over 80 nationalities, striving to be a diverse, inclusive employer and recognised leader in equality. We support flexible working, welcoming flexible applications. Proud of our many accreditations, we are embedding an anti-racist approach in all we do.

Date posted

20 February 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

370-ANC2TEL-1191-A

Job locations

Warrington Hospital

Lovely Lane

Warrington

WA5 1QG


Job description

Job responsibilities

To operate communication equipment with a high degree of awareness of the requirements of the services and levels of customer service, presenting a positive image of the Trust.

FULL JOB DESCRIPTION ATTACHED

Job description

Job responsibilities

To operate communication equipment with a high degree of awareness of the requirements of the services and levels of customer service, presenting a positive image of the Trust.

FULL JOB DESCRIPTION ATTACHED

Person Specification

Switchboard or call centre trained

Essential

  • Extensive experience of working on a switchboard as a receptionist or call centre trained

Desirable

  • Experience of working with the public

Good IT and Customer Care skills

Essential

  • Good IT skills with ability to use Microsoft applications

Desirable

  • Excellent customer care skills

Flexibility to work as part of a team and autonomously with lone working

Essential

  • Ability to work under pressure and in emergency situations with or without direct supervision

Desirable

  • Willingness and flexibility to cover for colleagues during annual leave and sickness
Person Specification

Switchboard or call centre trained

Essential

  • Extensive experience of working on a switchboard as a receptionist or call centre trained

Desirable

  • Experience of working with the public

Good IT and Customer Care skills

Essential

  • Good IT skills with ability to use Microsoft applications

Desirable

  • Excellent customer care skills

Flexibility to work as part of a team and autonomously with lone working

Essential

  • Ability to work under pressure and in emergency situations with or without direct supervision

Desirable

  • Willingness and flexibility to cover for colleagues during annual leave and sickness

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

Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHSFT

Address

Warrington Hospital

Lovely Lane

Warrington

WA5 1QG


Employer's website

https://whh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHSFT

Address

Warrington Hospital

Lovely Lane

Warrington

WA5 1QG


Employer's website

https://whh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Telecommunications Manager

Julie Webster

julie.webster12@nhs.net

01925662506

Date posted

20 February 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

370-ANC2TEL-1191-A

Job locations

Warrington Hospital

Lovely Lane

Warrington

WA5 1QG


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