Switchboard Operator

We are currently seeking professional and well-presented individuals to join our Switchboard team. Switchboard is a crucial department within Dorset County Hospital and operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The individual must be professional, reliable, have excellent interpersonal skills and with excellent written English skills. You should also have excellent communication skills.

**The Telephonist role will include**:

- Dealing with client queries in a polite and professional manner, maintaining exceptional standards of customer service and upholding the company's professional image at all times.
- Able to maintain confidentiality, professionalism and attention to detail.
- A strong communicator with excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Able to deal with complex issues fast and efficiently putting clients first.
- Manage all queries from customers
- Efficiently manage queries from customers in accordance with processes and guidelines
- Keep up to date with treatment knowledge
- Assist and support other team members
- To assist new starters with information and advice on the direction of calls including listening in after induction.
- Ad hoc front desk duties as required.
- The receptionist part of this role will include
- Background in working at health or corporate receptionist
- Well-presented, confident, punctual, reliable, intuitive.
- Act in professional, friendly, polite and positive manner with clients at all times.

At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff

Our Mission is to provide outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them, and our vision is Dorset County Hospital, working with our health and social care partners, will be at the heart of improving the well-being of our communities.

For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.