Bank Switchboard Operator

Contract - Bank
Hours - As and When Required
Base - Scarborough
We are looking to recruit a flexible, enthusiastic, friendly, self -motivated Switchboard Operator and Receptionist based in Scarborough Hospital. Some switchboard experience would be an advantage but training will be given.
The shift patterns include; days, nights, weekends and bank holidays. Please note: The working pattern for this vacancy will be rostered over a 4 week rota.
You will need to have the ability to use your initiative when lone working and maintain a professional, confidential and patient cultured approach at all times.
Main duties include;
You will be expected to deal with emergency calls in a calm and efficient manner over the emergency bleep system.
To operate switchboard and communication systems, liaising and negotiating with internal and external callers.
To deal and resolve (wherever possible) all enquiries in a professional manner, acting as help and advice, dealing with the public on the phone.
To update and process electronic information onto the directory system as and when required, chasing up dated information by contacting consultants, secretaries, departments, IT etc,
Dealing with people face to face to re-programme and issue replacement pagers/bleeps when faults are reported, and replace batteries for paging equipment.
Our benefits
**We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including**:

- Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
- 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
- A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager.
- A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
- Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
- NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
- An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
- Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
**A full description of the role is available in the attachment**: job description.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
As p art of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
YTHFM are currently funding level 1 membership of a Tailored Healthcare Cash Plan for all substantive Band 2 and 3 staff, on a trial basis and as a gesture of goodwill. This provides employees with access to a range of benefits, including refunding the costs of optical and dental services, physiotherapy, and wellbeing treatments, up to defined limits. This does not form part of our terms and conditions of employment and could be withdrawn at any time. We also offer discounted membership of Westfield Health’s standard Plan for staff on bank contracts or employed in Band 4 or above.
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