The post holder will be responsible for providing a comprehensive and patient orientated reception and booking service for the imaging/centralised booking office. This is a multi-skilled role and the post holder will be expected to rotate on a regular basis between back office and front of house duties. For those who will have a reception function this will require a high level of face to face contact involving meet and greet as well as the processing of requests/referrals at front of house. The post holder will be expected to work with some unsupervised periods of time and use their judgement to make immediate, patient related decisions as necessary. The post holder will be required to liaise with a variety of clinic and non-clinical staff both inside and outside the trust to facilitate the effective and efficient management of waiting lists and appointment booking systems. Main duties of the job
Schedule and process all referrals / requests within defined timescales ensuring that all details are entered correctly on to relevant Trust information systems. Ensure that patients are offered appointments within the statutory waiting times including urgent and cancer referrals. Provide an efficient and friendly telephone services to patients, and other callers both internal and external to Trust. Where required contact patients directly to offer, reschedule, cancel appointments or confirm attendance. Person specification
Communication & Relationship Skills
Good communication and interpersonal skills Good organisation skills Ability to prioritise workload Ability to work well in a team and also on own initiative Knowledge, Training & Experience
Good level of general education, grade C or above in English language and maths GCSE equivalent Experience of working within the NHS or a large organisation of similar size and volume Excellent administrative and organisation skills Ability to work unsupervised and use own initiative Knowledge of ICS/RIS/Insight/ICE or similar information systems that support the business function in the NHS Planning & Organisational Skills
Management of own office environment and workload Happy to provide cross cover We are committed to equal opportunities in employment and offer a range of flexible working practices. Part-time and job share applications will be considered. Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. The RNOH operates a Smoke-Free Policy. Smoking is not permitted on any of the Trust’s premises (including the grounds that those premises are sited on) or in any Trust owned vehicle.
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