Job Description

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About The Role

Are you ready to lead a new team to excellence, ensuring every call is not just answered, but exceeded?



This role is to provide line management to call handlers within the 111 call centre and to provide and mentoring of call handlers to ensure their competencies are maintained in line with the defined competency frameworks. The successful candidate will support the national team as required, ensuring attainment of all required key performance indicators (KPIs) and performance metrics and maintaining all patient safety standards.



This is a position of key responsibility for the effective delivery of Practice Plus Group`s NHS 111 services.



We are offering a contract of 37.5 hours per week, working days, nights & weekends.

What you'll get:

A salary from 31,825.66 per annum 33 days holiday per annum, increasing with service up to 36 days per year, including bank holidays. Great job

security

and

support

. Practice Plus Group benefits including

company pension scheme, 'Cycle 2 Work' scheme, life assurance, cycle to work scheme, retail discounts, Blue Light Card eligibility

and an

employee assistance programme for you and your family.

Integrated Urgent Care team benefits that range from Healthcare Hero Awards and

recognition prizes

to themed occasions,

charity days

, and a

fantastic range of social events

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What you'll be doing

Main Responsibilities and Duties:

Provide training for call handlers in the use of NHS Pathways or other clinical decisions support systems and maintain communication link between different operational staff and other managers/supervisors. Create and maintain full training records for all call handlers To provide coaching as defined within the NHS Pathways role To conduct audits in the line with NQR and NHS Pathways CQI requirements Performance manage call centre staff to support the achievement of NQR and other service requirements of KPIs To participate with investigation of complaints as requested by Operations Manager and General Manager Undertake regular one to one reviews and staff meetings Ensure overnight health assessments are monitored Manage the rota to ensure the call centre is appropriately staffed at all times Monitor sickness, annual leave and staff attendance Participate in on call commitment with other Managers/Supervisors
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What we'll look for in you

The successful candidate will have the following skills and experience:

Good general education. Ability to prioritize workload and work effectively under pressure. Call Centre Supervisory and organisational skills. IT Skills - Word, Excel and IT background of implementation. Effective communication skills. Ability to negotiate, influence and persuade as appropriate. Mature outlook with positive and professional attitude. Should be flexible in approach to ever changing demands.
Practice Plus Group is passionate about great healthcare. We believe that anyone should be able to access excellent care, whether via the NHS or privately. Our breadth of expertise spans surgery, diagnostics, general practice, offender health and urgent care, with an unrivalled range of different services provided across the country. We're proud to be at the forefront of developing new and exciting ways to support the nation's health too, helping patients to maximise their wellbeing and live life to the full.

When you're part of the Practice Plus Group team, you don't just have a job. You have a career. We work with you to help you grow in your role and take your career in the direction you want to go. We'll help you be the best you can be.

We want our team members to feel motivated and rewarded. So we offer a competitive package of pay and benefits. We also recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance - so we always try to be flexible, helping you fit your working life around your home life.

If you'd like to learn more about this role, or have any questions, please contact Mica on Mica.Adams@practiceplusgroup.com

Practice Plus Group is committed to creating a diverse environment and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.