Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT
Call Handler/Administrator - Apprenticeship Opportunity
The closing date is 19 December 2025
We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic Call Handler / Receptionist to join our busy admin hub, supporting clinical services in the Rotherham Care Group, who want to participate and contribute to achieving excellent quality of care for our patients. We provide frontline mental health services to people who are suffering from a mental health problem in the Community.
In return for this commitment we will support and develop your potential and skills through regular supervision and development in this busy role within our friendly Trust.
The successful applicant will be reliable and able to provide a confidential, quality administration and telephone service.
Attention to detail is essential whilst working within the team. Applicants should have the ability to deal with people at all levels in a calm, polite and professional manner and should possess excellent oral and written communication skills. Due to the nature of the service, you will be required to display tact and diplomacy when talking to service users and relatives and have an empathetic nature in difficult circumstances. You will be working in a fast paced environment that will require you to deal with challenging situations that may, at times, include a need to travel between various locations.
Please note this is primarily an office based role which may on occasion require agile/home working.
Main duties of the job
As the first point of contact for our service users and other professionals, you will need to have excellent customer service skills and a helpful and friendly approach.
It is important that you are able to work effectively in a fast paced office environment, handling large volumes of telephone calls, some of which may be challenging and emotive. You will need to be flexible and adaptable to the varying demands and changing circumstances and priorities of the services. Communication and team working are essential qualities to succeed in this role.
A high standard of word processing is essential, and you will be experienced in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook. Knowledge of Systmone would be a distinct advantage.
Desirable requirements for this post are a good standard of education (5 GCSEs including Grade C or above in English and Mathematics or equivalent), experience of working in a call handling environment or previous experience of working in the NHS would be advantageous.
If you dont already have a Level 2 qualification or equivalent experience in a relevant subject, RDaSH are offering this post alongside the opportunity for you to complete a Level 2 apprenticeship qualification [relevant to your role].
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. Around 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying. This leads to a nationally recognised qualification.
About us
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.
We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.
We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:
To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:
https://workwithrdash.co.uk/
We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:
https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q
The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook
Job responsibilities
Before applying, please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role.
*If you are applying for this role via the apprenticeship route, please review the attached eligibility document to ensure you meet the eligibility criteria to undertake an apprenticeship
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Demonstrable literacy and numeracy skills to functional skills level 1 or equivalent
* NVQ Level 2 in a related subject or equivalent or willingness to undertake a relevant Level 2 Apprenticeship
* GCSE Grade C or above or Functional skills level 2 or equivalent in English and Maths
Experience
* IT skills in Microsoft Office Packages or equivalent experience
Knowledge
* Understand importance of maintaining confidentiality
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer name
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT
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