Mental Health Call Handler

As a Call Handler, you will manage incoming calls from both healthcare professionals and patients seeking mental health support. Your primary duties include accurately documenting case details, ensuring the clinical team has all the necessary information, and following safety protocols to protect patient well-being. You will provide timely, professional, and informed responses, making callers feel heard and supported. Additionally, you will manage referrals to facilitate seamless care coordination and assist with administrative tasks as needed to ensure the smooth operation of the service. Your role also involves supporting the Shift Manager to enhance team efficiency and effectiveness.

Job Description: Mental Health Call Handler

Join our Mental Health Integrated Access Partnership, a pioneering service revolutionising mental health crisis care. As a Call Handler, you will be the essential first point of contact, playing a crucial role in ensuring patients and healthcare professionals receive the support they need promptly. Your responsibilities include:

Additional Duties

Who We're Looking For: We seek individuals passionate about delivering outstanding patient care and committed to the NHS. As a Social Enterprise, we value social justice and environmental sustainability. We are looking for team members who respect equality and inclusion, and who are eager to contribute to BrisDoc's mission. Essential skills include good education, computer literacy, effective communication, teamwork, flexibility, initiative, and confidentiality. Previous customer service experience is desirable.

BrisDoc is a trusted NHS Healthcare provider with over two decades of service in Bristol, North Somerset, and South Gloucestershire. We offer a range of primary care services, including 24/7 Urgent Care, GP Practices, and a Homeless Health Service, serving over a million patients annually. Our team is committed to compassionate, respectful, and timely patient care, advocating for health equality. We foster a supportive and inclusive work environment, emphasising employee growth, work-life balance, and flexible roles. As an Employee Owned Social Enterprise, our staff are co-owners, actively engaged in organisational development. We provide competitive salaries, generous leave, annual bonuses, and extensive training opportunities, along with benefits like the NHS Pension Scheme and various discounts.

Qualifications and Experience

Essential: - Good general education, including GCSE equivalent qualifications in English and Maths

Desirable: - Experience in a professional environment with high customer service standards

Skills and Attributes

Personal Qualities/Behavioural Attributes

Essential: - Ability to work within a team and take instructions as required; - Professionalism in handling sensitive and emotive situations