Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Band 3 Control Room Operator - Reaside

The closing date is 11 December 2025

Job summary

Control Room Operator

An exciting and rewarding opportunity has arisen to work at Reaside Clinic in the post of Control Room Operator.

We are looking to appoint individuals to be part of the team providing the day-to-day operational functioning of our control room.

The successful candidate will be expected to work in a challenging and dynamic environment but will be supported throughout their career in the Trust, and will be provided with a comprehensive induction, and ongoing training

Main duties of the job

You will need to be able to work shifts throughout the 24-hour period including nights, weekends and bank holidays.

The role includes the maintaining and implementing of security and safety systems, providing efficient and effective switchboard communications and displaying professionalism and compassion as first point of contact for members of the public, visitors, service users and carers.

About us

Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.

Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people's lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.

Details

Date posted

04 December 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

436-7620424

Job locations

Reaside

Reaside Drive, Bristol Road South

Birmingham

B45 9BE


Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.

We are unable to support applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work the United Kingdom (UK)

We highly recommend you submit your application as soon as possible, this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.

We are unable to support applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work the United Kingdom (UK)

We highly recommend you submit your application as soon as possible, this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Achieved Grade

Desirable

  • Experience
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Achieved Grade

Desirable

  • 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

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Reaside

Reaside Drive, Bristol Road South

Birmingham

B45 9BE


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Reaside

Reaside Drive, Bristol Road South

Birmingham

B45 9BE


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

ANP of Risk and Security

Tina Patel

tina.patel6@nhs.net

01213013000

Details

Date posted

04 December 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

436-7620424

Job locations

Reaside

Reaside Drive, Bristol Road South

Birmingham

B45 9BE


Supporting documents

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