Job overview

• To primarily support the delivery of a first class, Help Desk service, together with the Switchboard, Hotel Services Helpdesk and Welcome Desk on Level 6 who are part of the Department, including all aspects of general administration, specialist system operation and customer service across the wider Site Services departments and ultimately the whole hospital
• To manage the regular stock-take of office supplies, ensure selection of most cost-effective stock, ordering of stationary using e-proc
• Support the delivery of a high performing service team to deliver corporate aims, objectives and aspirations of the Directorate and the Trust
• Delivering excellent customer care and undertakes the role in line with the vision and values of the organisation and display integrity, fairness exemplary personal behaviour and be a role model for other staff member

***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***

Main duties of the job

To support the Help Desk Team Leader  and Switchboard Manager for the operation of the Help Desk computer system (MRI Planet), other software packages and associated Estates Department procedures.  To cross train and learn the Switchboard and Welcome Desk tasks to assist when short staffed and to cover when required

Data input into MRI Planet system to meet departmental deadlines. (Planet is an integrated Works Management System, which includes a Planned Maintenance, repairs reporting, stock control, invoicing, labour information and financial information).

Receive telephone calls, e-mails and intranet calls from users / wards / departments / members of the public and transfer to the relevant people / departments.

Raise work orders and allocate work priorities in accordance with departmental guidelines.

Liaise with Trade Supervisors to ensure works are completed to deadlines.

Maintenance of archiving work order requests, completed work order job sheets and PPMs in accordance with procedures.

Call out contractors for service to Trust equipment / infrastructure.

Play an essential part in the event of any maintenance emergency.

Communicate detailed responses to senior management and workforce team within the Site Services team.

Ensure personal identifiable information is handled in line with Records Management policy and the Data Protection Act (GDPR).

Working for our organisation

We are a people business – where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure.

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If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.