Switchboard Operator

We're currently recruiting a dedicated Switchboard Operator to help ensure the smooth running of the operations in Healthcare on a part time basis, contracted to 18 hours per week.

As a Switchboard Operator, you will use your skills to maintain a high standard of quality work. In return, you will have the chance to progress your career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

- Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
- Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
- Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
- Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
- Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
- You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families
- Contributory pension scheme
- Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes

Could you bring your spark to Healthcare? Here's what you need to know before applying:
Your key responsibilities will include:

- Receiving, directing and assisting callers in an appropriate and professional manner consistent with their needs and which reflects the high standard of care and commitment provided by the Trust.
- To provide an efficient and effective service for responding to major incidents, emergency calls. Initiating the Trust procedures, ensuring correct personnel are contacted, and comprehensive records are maintained.
- Process information received from clinicians and Departments to ensure accurate 24-hour rotas are available to enable the provision of a fast, reliable on call and emergency service for all personnel.
- Provision of an internal bleep service, issuing and maintaining bleeps, ensuring identified personnel are contactable.
- As part of a Team ensuring that a safe working environment is maintained, keeping work areas clean and tidy, reporting faulty equipment, and completing incident reports where required.
- Participate in ongoing training and development in conjunction with the Departmental Manager and Supervisor.

Part of Compass Group UK&I, Medirest is the specialist healthcare operating company of Compass Group UK & Ireland, providing a full range of hotel services, including staff, patient and visitor catering, domestics, portering, security and reception, at over 130 NHS Trusts and private hospitals.

Job Reference: com/0305/71075004/52616904/R/WJ

Compass Group UK&I wants everyone in our business to feel able to be themselves at work and to have an equal opportunity to progress their career. We want to create a culture where we respect and embrace everyone's talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities. Where our colleagues feel valued, can reach their full potential, and thrive - Diversity is Our Strength