Operational Hub Administrator

NCH&C is proud to be the first standalone NHS community trust in the UK to achieve an 'Outstanding' rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Our focus is on continually improving the quality of care we offer to local people and on improving access to that care, helping people to move seamlessly from one service to another. Praising NCH&C's "compassionate, inclusive and effective leadership at all levels", the CQC observed that our staff are well supported to make positive changes and innovations.
Norfolk Community Health & Care NHS Trust is committed to continuing to create a modern and inclusive work environment. As part of this commitment we actively promote flexible working opportunities where possible, to meet the needs and wishes of our workforce to maintain and improve their wellbeing. The trust offers a range of flexibility, including flexible working patterns, and we would encourage you to discuss this with the recruiting manager before or during the application process if this would interest you.
We welcome applications from people who share our values and can help us deliver outstanding care in our local community., Single Point of Contact is NCH&C's specialist admin support service for community nursing and therapy. As an Operational Hub Administrator, you'll be the first point of contact for patients in Norfolk.
Most of your time will be spent handling calls from patients, processing referrals to our community nurses and therapists for triage.
Patient care is at the heart of everything we do at SPoC. We are a busy contact centre, but we're not driven by numbers and targets. Every new joiner is provided with around three months of training, and you'll be supported every step of the way to help NCH&C provide outstanding community care., Around 80% of your workload will involve answering patient calls that come in to our SPoC contact centre. You'll provide dedicated support over the telephone, using appropriate systems and software tools. Where necessary, you may signpost to other service providers as appropriate.
While previous NHS or social care experience may be helpful, it is not essential. Our main priority for these job roles is to find people with the right values, behaviors, and attitudes that match our own with a commitment to our patients. Full training is provided, and you will quickly pick up the clinical terminology used by our teams. These roles may suit individuals with previous customer service or call handling experience.
We are looking for people who can offer full or part-time hours, you will be required to work shifts between 7:30 - 18:30, Monday to Friday and 07:30-18:00 Saturday, Sunday & Bank Holidays. Some shifts will bring an enhanced shift allowance percentage (in line with Agenda for Change).
Please note that all applications will be subjected to NCH&C's shortlisting process., To handle high volumes of telephone calls into the service from members of the public and health professionals confidently and appropriately, regularly providing and receiving complex and sensitive information, taking accurate messages, and ensuring these are passed on the relevant person in a timely manner
To recognise the diverse needs and individuality of the service users and to demonstrate the ability to act with tact, diplomacy, and sensitivity. To communicate at the appropriate level providing clear information and guidance when dealing with patients' fears and lack of understanding. This role may regularly involve dealing with distressed or emotional patients over the phone.
To receive and process referrals into the service which may be urgent. To liaise with health professionals to triage and correctly process referrals.
To prioritise urgent referrals and to employ effective waiting list management, identifying and seeking to resolve potential problems as they arise.
To demonstrate good customer care and communication skills when communicating with the public and with other health professionals, overcoming barriers to understanding.
See job description for full range of skills and duties required.
Equal Opportunities - We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. Additionally, people with disabilities that fall under the Disability Confident Scheme will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification). All sites are Smoke Free.
Immigration Status - Norfolk Community Health & Care NHS Trust is a diverse employer and welcomes all job applications. However, potential applicants should note that although the Trust is registered with the Home Office as a sponsor organisation for migrant workers, sponsorship can only be offered against Skilled Worker visas. If you are an applicant from outside the UK and do not already hold a self-gained right to work, we recommend you check the Home Office eligibility requirements before making an application.
Please note: Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for some job roles, and this will be identified through filtering questions at the start of any job application on the Trac recruitment system.
Redeployment - Please note that in the first instance priority for this vacancy will be given to NCH&C staff who are on the Trusts Redeployment Register.
DBS - If this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and you are not a current employee of Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust or being recruited as an Apprentice then the cost of the DBS check will be automatically removed from your first month's salary. However if you are registered with the update service this may not be required.

We are a community NHS trust providing community-based health and care services to patients of all ages across Norfolk. We provide a range of services across our eleven community hospital and inpatient units, GP surgeries, schools, and in patients' homes.
Serving a population of nearly 900,000 people, NCH&C delivers a wide range of services for people of all ages, including therapies, community nursing, end of life care and specialist nursing, and many more.
We believe that looking after people in their local communities is the best way to provide care. Our health and care professionals help people of all ages live independently, stay in their homes longer and leave hospital sooner. This is reflected by our high levels of patient satisfaction.
NCH&C is proud to be an employer of choice in Norfolk, offering a competitive package of salary, pension, and annual leave allowance. NHS staff are eligible for a range of offers and discounts.
Staff wellbeing is a top priority for us at NCH&C. We have a dedicated wellbeing team who ensure staff can access any support and resources they need to stay happy and healthy. This includes access to counselling, MSK physio, support for staff going through the menopause, and more.
Apply now to join an organisation that has been awarded an Outstanding rating by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the highest possible rating and the first stand-alone NHS community trust in the country to be awarded the title.

We have both full time and part time band 3 substantive posts available, based at Norwich Community Hospital.
+ Full and part time positions available.
+ Flexible working including opportunity to work from home and office. Once training successfully completed.
+ Excellent training and development opportunities.
+ 27 days paid annual leave rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays.
+ Excellent Career Average NHS Pension scheme.