Band 3 Switchboard Operators

Posted 21 June 2026
Salary Up to £12.75 per hour + paid holidays plus pension
LocationCounty Antrim
Job type Temporary
Discipline Admin & Secretarial
ReferenceBBBH441940_1782122547

Job description



Join Our Team as a Trust Telephone Systems Operator -- Ulster Hospital , East Belfast

Are you ready to be a vital first point of contact for the South Eastern H&SC Trust? We're looking for compassionate, efficient, and skilled individuals to operate our Trust Telephone Systems across Acute and Community sites including The Ulster Hospital, The Lagan Valley Hospital, The Downe Hospital, and more.

Rate of pay - £12.75 - £20.80 per hour
These positions would include shift work. Mainly 8am-4pm & 2pm-10pm Monday - Sunday. The occasional night duty may be required.

What You'll Do:

  • Operate telephone systems promptly and pleasantly, supporting multiple Trust sites.
  • Prioritise tasks effectively, especially during emergencies or system failures.
  • Provide sensitive or complex information with empathy and knowledge to staff, patients, and the public.
  • Handle calls tactfully, overcoming communication barriers with diplomacy.
  • Use advanced communication and keyboard skills daily.
  • Stay calm and act appropriately in emotional and distressing situations.
  • Manage major incident responses, delivering vital information to medical teams and keeping accurate logs.
  • Participate in live drills and test business continuity for emergencies such as bomb alerts and cardiac events.
  • Test internal communications regularly across various emergency teams, ensuring efficient operations.
  • Operate and maintain communication devices like pagers, including issuing, programming, and reporting faults.

Why Join Us?

  • Be part of a dedicated healthcare team making a difference in urgent and everyday care.
  • Benefit from a higher rate of pay during weekends, rewarding your commitment during critical times.
  • Work in a dynamic environment that values your ability to communicate, prioritize, and stay composed.


Make a meaningful impact - apply now to support health and wellbeing across our community!

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