Health Advisor - Chesterfield

DHU Health Care; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking enthusiastic Health Advisors to join their compassionate team. In this rewarding role, you will be the first point of contact for patients, providing vital support during urgent healthcare situations. Your ability to assess needs and direct individuals to appropriate care will significantly impact their well-being. This role offers flexible working patterns, comprehensive training, and a competitive salary structure. With a strong focus on employee benefits, including generous annual leave and a health cash plan, you'll find a supportive environment that values your contributions and promotes work-life balance. If you are passionate about making a difference, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Generous Annual Leave Entitlement

Health Cash Plan

NHS Pension Scheme

Car Lease Scheme

Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave

Referral Programme

Birthday Leave Guarantee

Free Parking

Qualifications

• Passion and resilience to provide outstanding patient care.
• Excellent communication and IT skills to support patient interactions.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the initial contact for urgent healthcare concerns.
• Assess patients using NHS Pathways to direct them to care.

Skills

Motivation

Excellent listening skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Keyboard skills

Resilience

Determination

Compassion

Professional demeanor

Tools

NHS Pathways

Job description

Are you an enthusiastic and resilient individual seeking an opportunity to make a real difference? DHU Healthcare has a rewarding opportunity for you!

Join our team of NHS 111 Health Advisors at the forefront of providing essential support to those in need.

Discover job satisfaction as you begin your rewarding new career journey. Your dedication to supporting patients, as you make a significant difference to the lives of others, will see you contributing to the highest level of patient care we deliver every day at DHU.

Your new colleagues comprise a compassionate community of call handlers dedicated to supporting the NHS frontline by expertly navigating a tool called NHS Pathways to assess patients over the phone and direct them to the most appropriate care.

What DHU can offer you:

Working Patterns: We recognise that 9-5 doesn’t work for everyone, so we have a range of working patterns available to suit your work/life balance. Our friendly talent team will work with you to find the best fixed pattern for us both.

Part Time: 30/24/20 hours per week

Comprehensive Training: Successful candidates will undergo four weeks of full-time training, led by a team of dedicated trainers followed by three weeks of supported practice. You will be trained on NHS Pathways systems, a recognisable licence that you will receive on completion of training. Further details will be provided during the interview process. Note: No medical background is required.

Competitive Salary:
• Training and daytime shifts: £12.31 per hour
• Evenings and night shifts: £16 per hour
• Weekend shifts: £17.84 per hour

Generous Annual Leave Entitlement: Standard 25 days + 8 bank holidays, increasing with service up to 33 days + 8 bank holidays.

Employee Benefits:
As part of our team at DHU Healthcare, we believe in rewarding you, our colleague, for your hard work and dedication to providing the very best in patient care. As part of our team, you can enjoy a host of benefits to enhance your well-being.

Health Cash Plan: After six months with us, you'll enjoy 24/7 GP access for you and your family, along with a free Level 1 Health Cash Plan covering dental, optical, and therapy costs to support your health and well-being whenever you need it.

Access to the DHU Hub: Offering exclusive shopping and entertainment discounts, well-being resources, a health portal, and our Enhanced Employee Assistance Programme.

NHS Pension Scheme: Rest assured knowing your future is secure with our NHS pension scheme. Already an NHS employee? We acknowledge your continuous service and commitment to healthcare excellence allowing you to bring your existing pension pot and holiday allowance with you!

Car Lease Scheme: DHU has teamed up with NHS Fleet Solutions to offer a salary sacrifice scheme for colleagues. As part of our citizenship commitment and active approach to reducing our carbon footprint, we can provide you with lease options on a brand-new hybrid or electric car.

Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave: We understand the importance of family, which is why we offer enhanced maternity and paternity leave to support you during this special time in your life, supported by a robust Family Friendly policy.

Referral Programme: Share the benefits of working at DHU with your network and you can earn cash rewards through our Employee Referral Programme.

Birthday Leave Guarantee: Birthday leave isn't compulsory; it's entirely up to you! We can’t always celebrate with you, so whether you choose to take the day off and indulge in a well-deserved break or prefer to work and save your leave for another time, the decision is yours to make!

Free Parking: We know how expensive public parking can be! Most of our sites offer free, secure parking for your vehicles.

What Your Typical Day Looks Like:

• Serving as the initial contact for the public regarding urgent healthcare concerns.
• Assessing patients using NHS Pathways to direct them to the most suitable care.
• Effectively managing instructions and inquiries from surgery staff, clinicians, and external agencies following up with appropriate actions and responses.
• Impactfully contributing to patients’ well-being.
• Offering general comfort and being a source of solace.

To Be a Successful Health Advisor You’ll Need:

• Motivation, passion, positivity, resilience, and determination to provide outstanding patient care.
• Excellent listening and communication skills, supported by IT and keyboard skills.
• A desire to engage with the public at their time of need coupled with a strong telephone manner.
• The capability to perform efficiently and accurately under pressure, whilst maintaining a compassionate and professional demeanor.

We understand that digital applications may not be suitable for everyone. If you need to apply in a way that better meets your needs, please contact us, and we will gladly provide a format that works for you. For more information about our recruitment process, click here, or reach out to our Talent Acquisition team at [e-mail]

At DHU Healthcare, we take pride in our diversity and foster an environment where every person feels valued, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work, free from discrimination or bias. We warmly welcome applications from all individuals, reflecting the rich diversity of the communities we serve. To read more about our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion pledge and see the progress we have made, please click here.

We are proud to be a forces-friendly organisation and are dedicated to supporting Veterans, Service Leavers, Reservists, Cadet Force Adult Volunteers, and military spouses/partners. We value the unique skills and contributions you bring and strive to create a workplace where you can thrive.