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Job overview

Ring in 2025 with a Permanent Role at HUC!

As we welcome the New Year, HUC is here to ensure everyone receives the medical attention they need, even when the festive season brings unexpected illness or injury. Serving 4.5 million patients across Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire, West Essex, and the Southwest, HUC provides exceptional NHS 111 and Out of Hours GP services 24/7, 365 days a year. We are looking for people with no previous healthcare experience to make a difference to the communities we serve.

Main duties of the job

Your Role:

· First Contact: Manage urgent and non-urgent cases, providing essential medical advice.

· NHS Pathways Software: Assess patients’ conditions and direct them to the appropriate healthcare professional or service.

· Advanced Training: Use your advanced listening and probing skills to ensure every patient receives clear advice and is signposted correctly. Please note that training is for 6 weeks, 9am-5pm regardless of contracted hours.

Working for our organisation

Why HUC?

· Thriving and Growing: Our continued growth means more opportunities for you!

· Diverse Roles: As a 111 Call Handler, you’ll be the first point of contact, making a real difference in patients’ lives.

· Skill Development: No previous healthcare is needed for this role. Ambitious? We offer plenty of opportunities to develop your skills and explore new avenues within our organisation. For many this role is a stepping stone into a rewarding career in healthcare.

· Community Impact: Be a vital part of your community, providing essential care and support to those in need.

· A Team That Becomes a Family: Join a supportive team where colleagues become like family, working together to make a difference.

· Free Training: Our comprehensive 6 week, full time training course, will give you all the tools you need to start making a difference. Don’t worry, we continue to support you and help develop your skill once you start taking calls.