Switchboard Operator | Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts in Nottingham is seeking a Switchboard Operator to join the Estates and Facilities team. The role involves serving as the first point of contact for hospital enquiries, handling 2222 emergency calls, and supporting day-to-day operations with a professional and empathetic approach.

Proven IT proficiency and flexibility are required, with training provided. The role may require on-call duties and occasional shifts at City hospital, with work primarily at

Qualifications

• Experience in switchboard or call centre preferred; training provided.
• Ability to handle high call volumes and remain calm under pressure.
• Proficient IT skills and ability to work effectively within a team.

Responsibilities

• Answer 85–100 calls per hour and route them appropriately.
• Engage with callers to resolve queries in one call where possible.
• Respond to emails in the department inbox.
• Handle all 2222 calls promptly and professionally.
• Take on on-call duties as part of the rota for Switchboard & Facilities.
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure smooth operations.

Skills

Switchboard experience

IT skills

Customer service

Tools

Blick bleep system

Everbridge messaging system

Job description

Switchboard Operator | Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust

Company:

Company: Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

NB: Please be aware that the department is undergoing an Organizational Change process commencing in June 2026. Whilst this will not affect the number of positions or the role, it may impact working pattern and rota.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Estates and Facilities team as a Switchboard Operator.

This will be mainly based at the Queens Medical Centre however you will be required to work from the City hospital from time to time.

We are looking for someone who has a flexible approach to work and is motivated to help the public and staff with their day to day enquiries, ideally you will have previous Switchboard/call centre experience however all training will be provided.

Post holder must have proficiency in IT skills.

If you have applied for a position in the last 6 months then you need not apply.

On-call - Following a on call rota, be the on-call manager for Switchboard & Facilities Operations for sickness and system failures. To be the point of call out of hours Monday - Friday 4pm - 8am and all weekend and Bank Holiday.

On completion of training the candidate will be required to do on call duties.

In addition to the below summary you need to familiarize yourself with full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.

To be responsible for being first point of contact for hospital enquires from the general public and Trust staff.

To be professional and sympathetic to callers in need of support.

To be responsible for putting out emergency crash calls to the 22 22 emergency teams within the Trust, via the Blick bleep system and the Everbridge messaging system.

To be able to respond efficiently and action all on call rota’s sent into the department.

To adhere to all Trust and in house policies and procedures.

You will need to be able to demonstrate excellent organisational skills as well as being a hard working team player who works well under pressure and has an approachable manner.

With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.

Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.

Our organisation is driven by our strategic objectives and organisational values and behaviours -We Build Trust,We Empower,We are Ambitious,We are Mindful,We are Nurturing,We are United,We are Honest

Working in the NHS and at NUH is challengingyet rewarding. That is why we do all we can to support staff with rewards and benefits wherever we can.

To answer up to 85-100 calls per hour.

Engage with all callers to help resolve their query in one call if possible.

Answer all email enquires in the department inbox.

Answer ALL 2222 calls within a timely manner

Daily lift testing

Weekly fire alarm testing calls

Blick bleep pager daily testing

Help with Doctor change over twice yearly

Handle on call rota’s sent into the department and deal with accordingly.

Most importantly work as part of the team

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts