Telephonist/Receptionist

Middlesbrough | Other

Telephonist/Receptionist

James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough, TS4 3BW

Part time, 16 hours.  6 month fixed term 

Salary: £22,383.00 pro-rata plus Serco benefits

 

 

Here at Serco we're looking for experienced Telephonist/Receptionist to join our team at James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough.

 

Key purpose:

 

To provide a switchboard and reception service in a high quality, efficient and cost-effective manner that meets the needs of the Trust, patients, staff and visitors. Serco provides this service 24/7, 365 days a year.

 

 

Main Accountabilites 

 

  • Ensure that all switchboard and reception functions are undertaken in a professional, competent and safe manner.
  • Comply with the Companies policies and procedures to ensure efficient and effective service delivery.
  • Support the switchboard Supervisor to ensure full service is in compliance with the ISO 9002 procedures and meets performance standards.
  • Undertake duties as identified by the Switchboard Supervisor and Management.
  • Performance targets to be achieved to agreed standards.
  • Carry out duties including logging calls, fire alarms and cardiac arrest incidents, log and respond to alarms raised on alarm panels/VDU's etc, logging and issuing portering requests, issuing keys.
  • Carry out duties on the out of hours helpdesk.
  • Assist in maintaining appropriate records in line with service delivery.
  • Ensure safe working practices are always maintained.
  • Ensure all switchboard and reception equipment is in a clean and hygienic condition.
  • Advise the Switchboard Supervisor of any issues associated with the switchboard and reception services.
  • Co-Operate with the Police, Fire and other emergency services as appropriate.
  • Report any potential Health and Safety issues or improvements.
  • Report any defects/issues with equipment.
  • Make available ad hoc Out of Hours meals for patients.


  
What you'll need to do the role:

 

  • Good standard of education required.
  • Basic food hygiene qualification desirable.
  • Customer focused
  • Experience of high-volume switchboard/reception duties.
  • Professional approach.
  • Computer literate.

 

Why Serco?


Meaningful and vital work: Working within a Hospital at Serco means that you'll play a critical role in ensuring that patients continue to receive the support that they need 24/7.
 
A world of opportunity: It takes a diverse team to support a hospital and we're big on internal progression. So, whether you specialise your skills, progress into team management or move into operations, you'll find all the opportunity you need to evolve your career.
 
Great people: Hospitals are busy places and you will find yourself interacting with staff, patients, visitors and of course your supportive team. You will be a significant part of the hospital.


What we offer:

 

  • Salary: Competitive salaries with annual reviews.
  • Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme.
  • Holidays: 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
  • Training and development: We offer a wide range of learning opportunities with over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships, mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression.
  • Wellbeing: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, BUPA Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, Simplyhealth cash plans to claim back money towards healthcare costs, 30% off at Serco-managed leisure centres.
  • Discounts: Save across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel.
  • ShareSave scheme: Helps you save regularly with the choice to buy Serco shares at a discount at the end of your savings period.
  • Employee networks: Dedicated networks where colleagues can come together to find support, share challenges, discuss ideas, network and be part of a community.
  • Charity: Support a charity or organisation with a paid volunteering day each year. You can also choose to donate to your favourite charity tax-free, through our Payroll Giving Scheme.

 

 

 

About Serco


At Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play, from caring for vulnerable people to managing complex public services.  We are a team of 50,000 people responsible for delivering essential public services around the world in areas including defence, transport, justice, immigration, healthcare and citizen services. We are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services for the benefit of everyone.


By joining Serco you will have unlimited access to our Global Employee Networks - SercoInspire (Gender), SercoEmbrace (Multicultural), SercoUnlimited (Disability) and In@Serco (LGBT & Networks). Serco Employee Networks, led by colleagues who are passionate about diversity, inclusion and belonging. 


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At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working. We operate a hybrid work structure in many of our business areas. We are proudly Disability Confident Leader employers and holder of the Silver Inclusive Employer Standard. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview.  For help with your application please contact 0345 010 4000.
 

At Serco we support fair access to employment for those with unspent criminal convictions through the 'Ban the Box' pledge (some may be exempt due to the nature of the role and the security clearance required). Please contact our recruitment team directly on 0345 010 4000 to discuss.

 

About Serco

At Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play, from caring for vulnerable people to managing complex public services.  We are a team of 50,000 people responsible for delivering essential public services around the world in areas including defence, transport, justice, immigration, healthcare and citizen services. We are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services for the benefit of everyone.

 

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Serco is a Disability Confident Employer committed to employing and retaining people with disabilities. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview. For help with your application please contact 0345 010 4000.

 

We see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates. We're a proud holder of the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard and we actively encourage applications from females, those with disabilities or from an ethnic minority background. 

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