NHS Jobs

Switchboard Operator

Worthing BN11 2DH

Key information

Pay
£12.92
Hours
Full-time
Contract
Contract
Posted date
15 Jul 2026
Closing date
29 Jul 2026

About this role

Please note

This role does not meet the minimum criteria for visa sponsorship under the current UK immigration rules, which set specific salary and skill thresholds. As such, we are unable to provide sponsorship for this post. Applicants will therefore need to already have the right to work in the UK to be considered. We include this information at the outset to provide clarity and avoid unnecessary inconvenience for applicants. If you do not meet the sponsorship requirements, and you are applying using a Graduate visa as your right to work, you must have a minimum of 18 months remaining on your visa at time of application. To answer all incoming and internal calls to the Trust in a responsive and professional manner, ensuring requests are dealt with quickly and efficiently To carry out all processes and procedures which involve the Switchboard Services, including (where applicable), but not limited to operating Emergency Procedures, including Cardiac Arrest, Fire and Major Incident Plan. The proper and effective response is made to alarms monitored within Switchboard Services, including medical alarms, boiler alarms and security alarms Manage, where applicable the maintenance and or replacement of all equipment and keys quickly and effectively, according to the procedure Report all telephone, bleep, pager and call logging system faults appropriately, testing lines and equipment and notifying the appropriate Team/Provider Report any and all defects to any system or infrastructure within Switchboard Services to the relevant department/stakeholder using the appropriate instructions/procedures The completion of all log books and other formal recording documentation held within Switchboard Services is maintained accurately and effectively at all times. Issue bleeps and pagers according to the current procedure and update the directory of holders. Testing and identifying maintenance requirements of equipment and issuing replacement batteries, as required. Carry out implementation of any change in administrative requirements to improve the operational efficiency of the Switchboard Services professionally, without impacting the service, the staff or the general public. To carry out any other duties that may be required of the post in order for the Switchboard Services to be carried out properly and effectively Should yourequireAdditional Support with completing yourApplication, please contact the Facilities and Estates

Recruitment Team via email below

uhsussex.FandErecruitment@nhs.net