Telephonist (Band 2)

Newry

2 months

The Client: Local Healthcare body based in Newry, serving local residents.

Hours of work: 20 hrs per week (Rota Basis) Shifts include: 11.00pm -8.00am/8.00-1.00pm /8.00-3.00pm/3.30pm-11.00pm

The Role: The post holder will be responsible for providing support as Switchboard operator:

A telephonist is responsible for answering a switchboard or telephone and dealing with the calls appropriately.They are usually the first point of contact people have with an organisation, and need to provide a fast and efficient service. They may also be referred to as a telephone or switchboard operator.

• Listening to the answer machine each morning.
• Answering the switchboard or telephone.
• Quickly identifying the nature of the telephone call in a courteous manner.
• Putting the call through to the appropriate person or extension.
• Screening telephone calls.
• Dealing with more than one call at a time.
• Dealing with telephone enquiries on basic information, such as directions or company contact details.
• Taking telephone messages for staff.
• Activating an out-of-hours answering service.
• Ad hoc administrative support.

In Return:

• Rates of Pay: £9.50 p/hr
• Holiday Entitlement

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