Communications Operative
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Position Overview & Specifications
Advert - Communications Operative / Switchboard Operator (Brighton) 37.5 hours per week working night shifts, to cover 24/7/365.
Band 3 - £ 21,730 - 23,177 (pro rata) per annum. Plus weekends and unsocial hour's enhancements.
The Switchboards are based at the Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton and the Princess Royal Hospital. This position is based at the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton.
The telephony staff are normally the initial contact between members of the public, patients and hospital personnel. The post holder will be required to actively promote a positive and professional image and attitude to both internal and external callers at all times. They will be required to promote a professional manner and communicate effectively with patients, members of the public, GP's, trust staff, departments, visitors and suppliers.
Band 3 - £ 21,730 - 23,177 (pro rata) per annum. Plus weekends and unsocial hour's enhancements. The Shift pattern is variable to cover a 24hr service over 7 days a week.
37.5 hours per week working night shifts to cover 24/7/365. Required to work primarily at the Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton but may be required to work at the Princess Royal Hospital, Haywards Heath.
The switchboards operate 24/7/365, including weekends, evenings, night shifts and bank holidays.
For further details:
Terri Fitzgerald - 01273 523010
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Healthcare Services & Hospitals
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Communications Operative roles across University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust 379's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Healthcare Services & Hospitals.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £21,730 - £23,177 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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