Administrator/Call Handler

Job overview

*Previous applicants need not apply*

We are currently recruiting for a part-time call handler to work within our neighbourhood team based at our Huntingdon Admin Hub, Kingfisher House, Kingfisher Way, Huntingdon, PE29 6FH covering evenings and weekends.

The successful candidate will need to be enthusiastic and motivated to work as a Call Handler with our Front of House Team.

The successful candidate will need to be calm and patient, with an excellent telephone manner and skills to deal with sometimes complex and difficult issues over the phone. If you are looking for a new challenge, enjoy variety in your work and wish to be part of a team striving to make a difference for our community by supporting people then we want to hear from you.

Please note for this role you will be required to travel independently around the county meeting strict time deadlines

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide a comprehensive administrative service within their team, answering all telephone calls within the defined timeframe. To use effective telephone techniques to healthcare professionals, patients, and other agencies in a quick and efficient manner.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities.

• Word processing of all forms of correspondence, reports and summaries that are required by the team.
• Answer all telephone calls within the defined timeframe.
• To use effective telephone techniques to healthcare professionals, patients, and other agencies in a quick and efficient manner.
• Record information in the chosen software timely and accurately.
• Manage all calls in a controlled and professional manner.
• Deal with difficult callers in a calm and professional manner.
• Any data that is taken/shared as part of a phone call or transferred electronically must be undertaken with regard to the Trust Information Governance and Information Security policies
• Provide operational support to colleagues, and supervision of Band 2 administration staff within the team, if required, as directed by Line Manager.
• Deal with staff and service user requests that may be part of a cash office function as and when required, and in accordance with Trust procedures.
• Inputting and updating service user information and service user/team activity on computerised information systems, creating service user notes where necessary and according to policy.
• Maintain filing in both paper and electronic records, ensuring that it is always kept up to date.  In accordance with Trust procedures, track and receive notes in a timely manner.
• Ensure good customer service by providing a professional and effective telephone service, taking accurate messages, and providing information and signposting as requested and appropriate.
• Undertake training of new staff as directed by Line Manager and/or other managers.