Switchboard Operative
Calderdale and Huddersfield Solutions
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Job summary
A vacancy has arisen for a highly motivated individual to join our well established team of operators within the Switchboard dept. at Huddersfield Royal Infirmary. The department provides a service to patients, customers and staff 24 hours per day, 365 days per year.
The successful candidate will be responsible for providing an efficient call handling service as well as a requirements to handle emergency calls and alarm systems and be able to work speedily with accuracy whilst working on own initiative and have an excellent customer service manner.
The candidate must be able to remain calm under pressure, work unsociable hours, including nights, weekends and public holidays. You will need to be flexible in your approach as there may be a requirement to work at short notice to cover absences and holidays.
Main duties of the job
To receive external/internal calls and redirect as necessary.
In the case of an emergency fire call, the operator will follow set procedures making sure all relevant emergency staff are informed acting as liaison between the hospital and emergency services.
To operate the internal bleep system which includes programming the bleeps and distributing to new doctors giving guidance to staff on usage.
To operate the radio system and liaise with the appropriate personnel.
To respond to attack alarms activated on the hospital site reporting alarms quickly to security.
Monitoring Clinical Alarms across the hospital site and if activated, escalate to the Manager / Director on call.
Activate a weekly "test" of the Cardiac Arrest call, using the bleep system.
About us
You will work for Calderdale and Huddersfield Solutions Ltd (CHS) which is wholly owned by the trust to provide specialist support services for Estates, Facilities and Procurement. As an employee of CHS you will qualify for a £500 bonus (pro rata) and an additional 5 days annual leave (pro rata) (performance conditions apply).
Date posted
26 April 2024
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£22,383 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
372-CHS1473
Job locations
Huddersfield Royal Infirmary
Acre Street, Lindley
Huddersfield
HD3 3EA
Employer details
Employer name
Calderdale and Huddersfield Solutions
Address
Huddersfield Royal Infirmary
Acre Street, Lindley
Huddersfield
HD3 3EA
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