NHS 111 Call Handler
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Position Overview & Specifications
Job Role: NHS 111 Call Handler
Location: Derby
- Pay rates starting at £11.11ph for Health Advisors
- 30% enhancement pay between 6pm and 8am
- 45% enhancement pay on the weekends and Bank Holidays
Are you looking for a rewarding career path where you can make a difference? Harper Recruitment Group are proud to be working in partnership with DHU Healthcare and we are recruiting for 111 Call Handlers!
Current Rotas available:
Full-time (Nights shifts available)
Part-time (Day and Night shifts available)
What will the role involve?
- Handling inbound calls from members of the public and healthcare professionals
- Providing appropriate responses and advice to patients
- Liaising with clinical advisors, primary care, social services, and out of hours services
- Ensuring a high level of customer care is always provided
- Escalating calls when required or in case of emergency i.e. ambulance dispatch
- Logging all calls and updating information onto the NHS pathway system
Who should apply?
- Candidates must be available for 6 weeks of full-time training (Monday-Friday 8am - 4pm)
- Flexible approach to working hours - a range of rotas are available but all rotas include 3/4 weekends and 6/8 bank holidays
- Experience within Customer Service, Contact Centre, Retail, Care or Hospitality
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and pressured environment
- Excellent listening skills
As well as working for a fantastic and supportive organisation these roles also come with some great perks including:
- Career progression opportunities
- NHS Pension Scheme
- Health Scheme
- Generous holiday entitlement
- NHS Discounts
- Full training provided
- Earn up to x2.5 more when you work Bank Holidays
Please submit your CV today to start the application process!
Unfortunately, we are unable to contact all candidates due to the large volume of applications we receive. If you have not heard from a consultant within the next three days please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion. Please do not hesitate to apply for other suitable roles in the future.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Salary: From £11.11 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Night shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Derby: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Are you able to commit to six weeks of full time training?
- Are you able to commit to working 3 out of 4 weekends and 6 out of 8 bank holidays?
Work Location: In person
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: HR Consulting
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for NHS 111 Call Handler roles across Harper Recruitment Group'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 HR Consulting.
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 £11 - £11 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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