NHS 111 Health AdvisorNHS

Job summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE + MAKE A DIFFERENCE EVERY TIME

Ready to take the next step in your career and make a real impact every day? This is your chance to train to be a Health Advisor and work in our vibrant 111-contact centre. If you're calm under pressure, empathetic, and passionate about providing vital care and support, we want to hear from you.

In this role, you will be at the forefront of helping people in need, guiding them through critical decisions with care and professionalism. You will triage a variety of calls, provide accurate assessments, and offer non-clinical advice using the NHS Pathways System.

To gain a better insight into the role, please click on the link to watch a video of a what a typical call might be like - simulation call

Employee Wellbeing and Benefits

At Practice Plus Group, we value and invest in our team. Here are some of the amazing benefits youll enjoy when you join us:

• 33 days annual leave, increasing with service up to 36 days per year (including bank holidays) to help you recharge.
• Paid training and continuous learning opportunities to grow your career.
• Competitive pension scheme with Scottish Widows or the Peoples Pension.
• Salary Finance: Access to salary advances, loans, and government benefits.
• Discounts & Perks: Enjoy exclusive discounts, including Blue Light Card, Costco membership, and more!
• Cycle to Work Scheme, Eye Care Vouchers, and Holiday Sell-Back options for your convenience.

Main duties of the job

• Wellbeing Support: Free 24/7 counselling and advice helpline, including free premium access to Headspace to support mental wellbeing.

For more details on our full benefits package, click here

Pay Rates

£12.71 per hour (7am-11pm)

£15.78 per hour (11pm-7am)

Enhanced rate of £16.33 per hour when working between Friday 18:00 to Monday 7:00am.

Please note that the weekend rate is a none contractual incentive for working unsociable hours and you will be paid £12.71 during your training.

Working Hours

We have a selection of different shift patterns to offer that is based on 24-37.5 hours per week.

Please note that this role cannot be worked remotely, and you must be able to attend shifts in our 111- contact centre: Cavendish House, Teesdale Business Park, Stockton-on-Tees, TS17 6QY.

Training and Development:

We offer extensive, fully paid training to equip you with the skills to become a qualified Health Advisor and learn the advanced NHS 111 triage tool.

Schedule:

Monday 2nd November: Monday- Friday (09:30am 5pm) for 4 weeks + 1 additional day to complete internal training on LMS

• It is essential that you can commit to the training every day
• You will undergo assessments and call audits throughout training. Passing these is essential to continue with the role. Failure to pass on your second attempt will result in no longer being able to continue with the role.

Job description

You will manage calls from patients and healthcare professionals with urgent and non-urgent healthcare needs, using the Pathways System appropriately to direct the patient to the service suitable for their needs. You will use computer systems to capture patient information along with being expected to demonstrate self-directed learning and practice. There will be a period of competency-based training both initially and over the first 6 months of employment which you must complete in order to perform all the duties of the job to the required standard.

About us

• After training, you will receive ongoing support to ensure youre ready to be signed off as a fully accredited Pathways Health Advisor.

Please click here for further information: NHS 111 Health Advisor Journey

As a fully trained Health Advisor, no day is the same. You will be using the NHS 111Pathways system to assess patients over the phone and direct them to the most appropriate care. Although we are a non-emergency service, you may also need to deal with emergency calls from time to time and to arrange for 999 services if required. You will receive full support from your team and managers.

Some of your responsibilities will be:

• Initial Contact: You will be the first point of contact for patients, providing time-critical advice.
• Triage Calls: Youll assess and prioritise a wide range of calls based on urgency.
• Using NHS Pathways System: Ensuring safe and effective assessments by using the NHS Pathways system to guide decisions.
• Non-clinical Advice: Provide guidance to patients regarding their symptoms and next steps in their care.
• Accurate Documentation:Ensure accurate, clear, and detailed records of all calls for continuity of care.

We are looking for caring, compassionate but also driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for a fair and inclusive healthcare access to all.