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37.5 hours per week to cover 24/7 shifts.
The Switchboards are based at the Princess Royal Hospital, Haywards Heath and the Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton.
Shift pattern varies to cover 24/7/365. Required to work primarily at the Princess Royal Hospital, Haywards Heath but may be required to work at the Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton.
The switchboards operate 24/7/365, including weekends, evenings and night shifts.
The telephony staff are normally the initial contact between members of the public, patients and hospital personnel. The post holder will be required to actively promote a positive and professional image and attitude to both internal and external callers at all times. They will be required to promote a professional manner and communicate effectively with patients, members of the public, GP’s, trust staff, departments, visitors and suppliers.
Telephonists are required to work as part of a team in an often stressful environment with constant interruptions operating a computerized console, responding to calls, monitoring alarms both medical and service, and activating emergency procedures. To ensure the services (which include the implementation of emergency and medical procedures, alarm monitoring and helpdesks) are maintained throughout the 24 hour operation.
Staff are required to frequently work under their own initiative and make immediate decisions in the event of problems, especially when working unsupervised or alone. All staff endeavor to meet agreed response times however abnormal fluctuations (emergencies, working alone) can significantly increase pressures on the service.
Telephony staff are required to operate various computerised systems where IT skills are required, to operate all departmental communication systems and undertake all Switchboard and Telecoms clerical duties.
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Improving lives : We are a vibrant and inclusive organisation, with hardworking, talented and dedicated individuals, who work together towards a common goal, to always put our Patient First. Our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto and no matter the role at UHSx, you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our wellbeing programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
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Staff are required to frequently work under their own initiative and make immediate decisions in the event of problems, especially when working unsupervised or alone. All staff endeavour to meet agreed response times however abnormal fluctuations (emergencies, working alone) can significantly increase pressures on the service.
Telephony staff are required to operate various computerised systems where IT skills are required, to operate all departmental communication systems and undertake all Switchboard and Telecoms clerical duties.
Band 3 - £ 20,330 - 21,777 (pro rata) per annum. Plus weekends and unsocial hours enhancements. The Shift pattern is variable to cover a 24hr service over 7 days a week.
37.5 hours per week, mixture of evening and weekend shifts.
Shift pattern varies to cover 24/7/365. Required to work primarily at the Princess Royal Hospital, Haywards Heath but may be required to work at the Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton.
The switchboards operate 24/7/365, including weekends, evenings and night shifts.