Switch Board Operator

Company: First Choice Selection Services Ltd
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Location: Belfast
Job Description:

First Choice are currently recruiting a Switch Board Operator on behalf of the South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust, to work at their Ulster Hospital Dundonald Site.

This is a full time role, initially required for 3 months, with the possibility of extension.

Hours of work for this position will be based on a weekly Monday – Sunday rota, shift patterns will be:

  • 8am – 4pm

  • 2pm – 10pm

Pay rate:

  • £12.75 Per Hour M – F

  • £17.22 Per Hour Saturday

  • £21.55 Per Hour Sunday

The successful candidate must demonstrate full flexibility to work weekdays, weekends, and rotational shifts. They should possess excellent communication and resilience skills, with the ability to manage a high volume of incoming calls in a fast-paced environment, including responding calmly and professionally to callers experiencing distress.

Main duties:

  • Manage a high-volume multi-line switchboard, accurately routing internal and external calls across multiple hospital and community healthcare sites.

  • Provide a professional first point of contact for patients, visitors, staff, and external agencies, delivering excellent customer service at all times.

  • Respond promptly to emergency and priority calls, following established escalation procedures to support critical incidents.

  • Operate telecommunications systems, paging equipment, and emergency bleep services to ensure timely communication across clinical and non-clinical departments.

  • Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information in accordance with NHS information governance and data protection policies.

What We Need From You

  • At least 1 years relevant experience in a similar role.

  • Ability to work unsupervised and under own initiative

What We Will Offer You

  • Weekly pay

  • Paid annual leave

  • Inclusion into our company pension scheme

The Next Steps

  • Contact Jonny Bill on

  • Email your CV to

  • Apply via link

First Choice is an equal opportunities employer

Skills:Switchboard Call Center

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Posted: July 1st, 2026