
Job requirements
Essential
15 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Other Requirements
Must be willing to work flexibly.
- Other Requirements
Must be willing to work unsocial hours including weekends & Bank holidays as the service requires.
- Education/ Qualifications
Good standard of Secondary Education to GCSE level or equivalent
- Knowledge, Training & Experience
Basic IT Skills with a Knowledge of Microsoft office-based applications
- Knowledge, Training & Experience
Keyboard / Typing Skills
- Knowledge, Training & Experience
Diplomacy
- Knowledge, Training & Experience
Ability to work under pressure
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Customer care experience
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Experience of working within an office environment.
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Excellent communication skills both written and oral
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Ability to liaise with people at all levels, internal and external to the organisation.
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Excellent telephone skills.
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Confidence
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Professionalism always
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
Desirable
5 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Education/ Qualifications
NVQ / Customer care qualification
- Knowledge, Training & Experience
Knowledge of NHS Switchboard
- Knowledge, Training & Experience
Switchboard / Call centre experience
- Knowledge, Training & Experience
Experience of using 2-way radio communication systems
- Knowledge, Training & Experience
Basic understanding of Telephone system features
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has become available to work on the Portering Helpdesk, based at the trusts Switchboard department. The role is for a a Portering Helpdesk and Transport operator at Castle Hill Hospital.
The post is to cover a Full time position participating in weekday and weekend shift coverage on a rotational basis including Bank Holiday Rota.
We are seeking a dependable and motivated individual who possesses excellent communication skills who works well under pressure. You will require a confident telephone manner and proven customer service skills.
Main duties of the job
The helpdesk role supports the co-ordination of portering resources; allocating and dispatching tasks, based on importance and urgency, as well as routine activities to support patient flow throughout our hospitals.
Answering calls from colleagues requesting non-patient transport; liaising with couriers and booking tasks.
Working as part of a team, multitasking and liaising with Trust colleagues are a key part of the role.
Portering and non-patient transport desk duties are a key function of this role which also operates from the switchboard area. Full training will be provided.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Should we receive a high volume of applications the advert may be closed earlier than stated.
Please note that, in line with UKVI regulations, this vacancy does not meet the eligibility criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Visa route. As a result, we are unable to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this position.
We remain committed to fair and equal recruitment practices and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates who have the right to work in the UK.
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This advert is for Helpdesk Operator with Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust in Cottingham, England. The advertised salary is £25272.00. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 14 Oct 2026.
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