NHS 111 Health Advisor

Job summary

NHS 111 Health Advisor - Bristol | Part-Time Weekend Hours Available | Enhanced Rates.

Ever wanted to play your part in an exciting service that really makes a difference to everyones lives? As a key member of our 111 team in Bristol youll be doing just that. 

This is your chance to train to be a Health Advisor in our brand NEW and modern 111 call centre, handling calls from members of the public. Youll learn how to use a state-of-the-art triage tool called NHS Pathways to assess patients over the phone and direct them to the most appropriate care. Although these are not emergency calls, youll also need to be prepared to deal with emotional, distressing or life-threatening scenarios and to arrange for 999 services if required.

We offer enhanced pay rates for weekends, we are offering part-time weekend roles from 16 - 24 hours per week to cover our core shifts and assist patients when they most need us.

Main duties of the job

• Manage calls from patients and healthcare professionals with urgent and non-urgent healthcare needs
• Direct patients to the service suitable for their needs, using the Pathways System appropriately 
• Capture patient information using computer systems
• Communicate effectively in a healthcare environment with colleagues as well as callers, and adjust communication to fit their knowledge whilst handling calls with empathy and understanding 

What you will get:

• Pay:
• £12.11 per hour daytime and during training (07:00-23:00)
• £15.05 per hour  contractual night rate (23:00-07:00)
• £15.58 per hour weekends (18:00 Friday-07:00 Monday)

• 25 days annual leave, increasing with service up to 28 days per year + bank holidays.

• Great job security, flexibility over hours (whenever we can), and full support for ongoing career progression into coaching, training and management roles.

• Practice Plus Group benefits including company pension scheme, life assurance, cycle to work scheme, retail discounts, and an employee assistance programme for you and your family.

About us

About the Company:

Practice Plus Group is passionate about great healthcare. We believe that anyone should be able to access excellent care, whether via the NHS or privately. Our breadth of expertise spans surgery, diagnostics, general practice, offender health and urgent care, with an unrivalled range of different services provided across the country. Were proud to be at the forefront of developing new and exciting ways to support the nations health too, helping patients to maximise their wellbeing and live life to the full.

When youre part of the Practice Plus Group team, you dont just have a job. You have a career. We work with you to help you grow in your role and take your career in the direction you want to go. Well help you be the best you can be. We want our team members to feel motivated and rewarded. So we offer a competitive package of pay and benefits. We also recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance so we always try to be flexible, helping you fit your working life around your home life. If you'd like to learn more, please contact Jennifer on jennifer.matafwali@practiceplusgroup.com

Please note that offers of employment are subject to receipt of satisfactory references and a DBS check. Practice Plus Group is committed to creating a diverse environment and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.