Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Customer Services Senior Supervisor

The closing date is 10 April 2026

Job summary

Broomfield Hospital is seeking a dynamic, motivated and well-organised Customer Services Senior Supervisor to lead our dedicated Switchboard team.

Whether you're an experienced supervisor or ready to take the next step in your career, this is an exciting opportunity to inspire and support a committed team delivering vital customer services 24/7, 365 days a year.

You'll play a key role in ensuring our patients, staff and visitors receive exceptional support whenever they need it.

This is a full-time position (37.5 hours per week), primarily Monday to Friday, 09:00-17:00. However, flexibility in both hours and days worked is essential to meet the needs of a busy, fast-paced hospital environment.

If you're passionate about leading people, improving services and making a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

In this role, you will:

  • co-ordinate the day to day operational responsibilities of the Customer Services Team and support the MSE Switchboard Services Manager in the overall provision and monitoring of a high quality and efficient Customer Service experience for all service users throughout the Trust.
  • help to support, motivate and develop the Customer Services Team to ensure they comply to departmental KPI's.
  • promote and maintain the highest practical Customer Service standards when managing a wide range of subjects from patients, relatives, general public and all other relevant stakeholders.

You will need a polite, helpful, discreet and friendly manner, whilst remaining calm under pressure and coping with situations which can be demanding and sometimes distressing.

About us

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Details

Date posted

27 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,392 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

390-EFM-BR-0902

Job locations

Broomfield

Court Road

Chelmsford

CM1 7ET


Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached Job Description.We look forward to your application!Please be aware that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a high number of applications be received.Unfortunately, there is no Visa Sponsorship available for this role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached Job Description.We look forward to your application!Please be aware that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a high number of applications be received.Unfortunately, there is no Visa Sponsorship available for this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Good standard of general education
  • Competent Information Technology skills including word, excel and outlook

Knowledge

Essential

  • Experience in a team leader/supervisor role
  • Previous Telephony Operator experience

Desirable

  • Knowledge of medical terminology
  • NHS Experience
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Good standard of general education
  • Competent Information Technology skills including word, excel and outlook

Knowledge

Essential

  • Experience in a team leader/supervisor role
  • Previous Telephony Operator experience

Desirable

  • Knowledge of medical terminology
  • NHS Experience

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

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Broomfield

Court Road

Chelmsford

CM1 7ET


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Broomfield

Court Road

Chelmsford

CM1 7ET


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Director of Estates and Facilities Operations

Ifeanyi Nwonwu

ifeanyi.nwonwu1@nhs.net

01245362000

Details

Date posted

27 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,392 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

390-EFM-BR-0902

Job locations

Broomfield

Court Road

Chelmsford

CM1 7ET


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