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Bank Switchboard Operator

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Nottingham, NG3 3AAView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

£12.92

Contract

Bank

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

28 October 2026

8 days left

Job description

We have 2 x zero hours per week working within our 24 hour busy switchboard team. This post will include working weekends and bank holidays will inclu...

To work as a team member with flexible approach. The operator is responsible for the efficient performance of the switchboard duties. Aiding for patients, visitors and staff.

We are looking for self-motivated individuals who can work well on their own, and who can offer an excellent service for all users of the switchboard service

Operating the Trust Switchboard and providing an efficient and sympathetic approach to calls received from staff, service users and members of the public.

Often dealing with patients with complex needs and barriers to understanding.

Carrying out a range of administrative and secretarial tasks associated with the switchboard.

Respond to emergency situations as and when required e.g. respond to fire alarms, intruder alarms, lone worker devices.

Support of all out of hours services, such a Consultants/Managers and Tradesmen on call.

Please note that this post does not meet the pay level required for a Skilled worker visa.Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary is below the minimum salary required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa.Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.

We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.

We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.

The health and wellbeing of colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.

The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment.

Training

Desirable

  • Health & Safety Workplace Certificate.
  • NVQ/ Apprenticeship Level 2 in Customer Services
  • Undertake training in relation to NHS complaints procedure
  • Breakaway techniques training
  • Trust mandatory training

Skills

Essential

  • Customer care skills and the ability to deal effectively with difficult customers
  • Good clear telephone manner
  • The ability to communicate at all levels
  • Computer literate

Desirable: - Able to work unsupervised; - Able to make a decision unaided

Physical

Essential

  • Sitting for long periods of time.
  • Long periods of time looking VDU screen.
  • Occasional moderate physical effort required for short periods
  • There is a frequent requirement for sitting in a restricted position for a proportion of the working time.
  • Keyboard and telephone use for a substantial duration

Values and Behaviours

Essential

  • All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
  • All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation

Knowledge

Essential: - Sound knowledge of switchboard and reception duties

Desirable: - Awareness of Trust polices, procedures, locations and senior staff

Contractual Requirements

Essential

  • Require to work shift patterns, weekends and occasional nights
  • Comply to Personal Appearance Standards and Personal Protective Equipment (Staff Uniform) documents
  • Willingness to learn
  • Reliable and flexible.
  • Occasional home working.

How to apply

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Provenance

Source

NHS Jobs

First seen

14 October 2026

Last checked

16 October 2026

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About the employer

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Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

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