Job overview

We are looking for additional switchboard staff to join our team in Swansea.

At the moment, we have an opening for a 30-hour per week role, along with a 22.5-hour per week position.

Your duties will include operation of a computer based switchboard console, monitoring and responding to a variety of alarms and emergency conditions.  There will also be some administration duties involved with the day to day running of a busy switchboard.

Candidates for the post should have previous experience of working in a fast paced customer focused environment.  Ideally candidates will have experience operating a telephone switchboard, however full training will be provided.

Good communications skills, attention to detail and the ability to work as part of a team are essential. Experience of working in a similar, fast paced environment would be an advantage.

Successful candidates will be required to work days, evenings, nights and bank holidays, and must be flexible to the needs of the service and be prepared to attend at short notice.

We welcome informal enquiries regarding this role.  Candidates are encouraged to visit the department prior to submitting their application.

Main duties of the job

As the first point of contact for the telecommunication service of the Swansea Bay UHB, operators are responsible for providing a responsive and efficient switchboard / information service 24/7 to all service users

To develop and maintain an understanding of the organisations functions including departments working practices and medical terminology to ensure accurate connection and assistance to callers

Respond to all Medical Emergency calls, activating Emergency procedures in accordance with Health Board Policies & Procedures and following the departmental recording and reporting process.

Respond to Alarms, initiating Emergency procedures in accordance with Health Board Policies & Procedures, applying departmental recording and reporting process.

Respond to Major Incident alerts, activating Major Incident Procedures in accordance with the HB and Hospital Major Incident Plans.

The ability to speak Welsh is essential for this post. 

Working for our organisation

We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board. 

As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.

You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.

There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.

Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.

If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.