Job summary
The Call Centre Operative Role Vacancy is Fixed Term Until 31st March 2026.
As a Call Centre Operative within the healthcare in police custody team, you will play a vital role in supporting the delivery of healthcare services to individuals detained in police custody.
You will be responsible for handling incoming and outgoing calls to coordinate the deployment of healthcare professionals, manage appointments, and ensure timely communication between custody suites, healthcare staff, and other stakeholders.
Main duties of the job
Shift Pattern:
This role requires working on a rotating shift basis, including days, nights, weekends, and public holidays to provide 24/7coverage.
Key Responsibilities:
- Answer and respond to incoming calls from police custody suites requiring healthcare support.
- Accurately log and prioritise requests for healthcare attendance, following standard operating procedures.
- Coordinate with on-call healthcare professionals (e.g., nurses, paramedics, mental health specialists) to allocate and dispatch them to custody locations.
- Maintain up-to-date and accurate records using call centre software and internal systems.
- Monitor ongoing cases and follow up on any delays or issues, escalating to supervisors as needed.
- Liaise effectively with police staff, healthcare teams, and other agencies to ensure smooth service delivery.
- Adhere to data protection, confidentiality, and safeguarding protocols at all times.
- Provide administrative support where necessary, including shift handovers, reporting, and case documentation.
Adverts will close early where the maximum numbers applicants is reached.
About us
Working for Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust
Who are we?
Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council. We have a strong culture based on deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring.
Perks of the job
Our benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full list of attractive benefits and rewards at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk click on the Join Our Team Tab.
Right to Work
This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.
Details
Date posted
05 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£24,465 to £24,465 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
9 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
VP272802D7
Job locations
Leeds Community Healthcare Trust
Leeds
LS11 0DL
Employer details
Employer name
Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Leeds Community Healthcare Trust
Leeds
LS11 0DL
Employer's website
https://www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk/join-our-team1/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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