Non NHS Banding
Main area
Call Handling
Grade
Non NHS Banding
Contract
Permanent: Various set shift patterns available
Hours
Part time
Flexible working
12 hours per week (Various set shift patterns available)
Job ref
4265-7353791 - 7
Site
Technology House, 239 Ampthill Road, Bedford
Town
Bedford
Salary
£12.21 £12.21 +Unsociable hours enhancements.
Salary period
Hourly
Closing
31/07/2025 23:59
Job overview

JOIN THE HUC FAMILY AND ENJOY EXCEPTIONAL BENEFITS THAT TRULY MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

✨ Exclusive Discounts: Unlock amazing savings on shopping, travel, and entertainment through our Discount Hub, Blue Light Card, Tickets for Good, and more. From everyday essentials to special experiences, we’ve got your wallet covered!
NHS Pension Scheme: Secure your future with the NHS Pension, offering peace of mind and valuable long-term financial benefits for all our staff.
Wellbeing Support: Your health matters! Enjoy access to counselling services, personalised health plans, calming meditation guides, energising fitness routines, and delicious recipes to keep you thriving every day.
Recognition and Rewards: Your hard work won’t go unnoticed! Celebrate your achievements with peer shout-outs, special awards, and exclusive event vouchers that show how much we appreciate you.
Financial Perks: Take the stress out of money matters with free financial advice, a healthcare cash plan to cover everyday expenses, and smart savings options through our Credit Union.

Career Growth: Build the future you deserve with our My Academy training programs, exciting internal vacancies, and regular updates to keep you in the loop with HUC news and opportunities.

• Office Comforts: Stay refreshed with unlimited tea and coffee, enjoy the ease of free parking, and recharge in our dedicated relaxation areas. Plus, join in on engaging team events that make every workday more enjoyable!

Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Person specification
Address

Essential criteria

• Lives within 60 minute commute
• Has Customer Service Experience
• Has the right to work in the UK
• Can commit to 6 weeks full time training (9am-5pm Monday- Friday)

Desirable criteria

• Previous Call Handling Experience

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A ROLE WHERE YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE?

Every day, every hour, HUC is here to ensure everyone receives the medical attention they need. Serving 4.5 million patients across Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire, West Essex, and the Southwest, HUC provides exceptional NHS 111 and Out of Hours GP services 24/7, 365 days a year. We are looking for people with no previous healthcare experience to make a difference to the communities we serve.

YOUR ROLE:

• First Contact: Manage urgent and non-urgent cases, providing essential medical advice.
• NHS Pathways Software: Assess patients’ conditions and direct them to the appropriate healthcare professional or service.
• Advanced Training: Use your advanced listening and probing skills to ensure every patient receives clear advice and is signposted correctly. Please note that training is for 6 weeks, 9am-5pm regardless of contracted hours.

YOU MUST HAVE THE LEGAL RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION. WE ARE NOT ABLE TO OFFER SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should we receive sufficient applications.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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Further details / informal visits contact
Name
Sarah-Jane Newbigging
Job title
Non-Clinical Recruitment Advisor
Email address
recruitment@huc.nhs.uk