NHS111 Call Handler

The NHS 111 line is a national requirement to provide a three-digit emergency number for mental health. The post holder will be required to effectively engage and manage complex calls from young people, parents/carers and other professionals. The post holder will be a valued team member and be supported by clinicians in the management of challenging calls. As the service is exclusively telephone based, due to the nature of calls, there is no remote working.

Calls are received from the geographical locations of Kent & Medway only.

To be primarily responsible for handling incoming NHS 111 mental health calls.

Determine identity of the caller and open referrals to the service.

Demonstrate active listening to accurately record information and provide appropriate advice and signposting.

De-escalate anxiety, tensions and provide solutions to current concerns over seen and supported by trained clinicians.

Clinical Skills

Active listening skills in order to document current concerns.

Demonstrate empathy and understanding.

Be able to de-escalate concerned callers.

Have insight and ability to be able to engage effectively with Children and Young People who may be in acute distress.

Administration

To be computer literate and encourage implementation of the Trust’s IM&T Strategy.

To ensure accurate recording of actions, and updating patient’s records, always maintaining confidentiality.

The post holder will input and maintain, appropriate computer and manual clinical records and statistical data and provide this to the Service Manager/Head of Service when necessary.

The post-holder will engage in relevant computer and IT training as required.

To assist, under the direct supervision of a qualified professionals in the development, design and implementation of relevant projects.

To assist in processing and auditing various types of data concerning service users for the whole team. This may involve maintaining audits files under the guidance of the line manager.

We are Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust. We care for the mental health and wellbeing of people across Kent and Medway and are rated ‘Good’ by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Our teams support children, young people and adults with a wide range of mental health needs. We also provide specialist services, including all-age eating disorder services and neurodevelopmental assessments for children and young people, such as autism and ADHD.

Because we work across the whole county and across hospital and community settings, we can make care more joined up and easier to access for the people we serve.

Our vision is simple: we are here to help communities not just live with mental illness, but live well. It’s why we’re passionate about working with communities to make mental health care better for everyone. Everything we do is guided by our values: caring, inclusive, curious and confident.

Join us if you share our passion for better mental health care and want to be part of a team that’s working well together.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Ian Markin Job title: Operational Team Manager Email address: ***email_hidden*** Telephone number: 07548 161268