Job summary We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated Customer Care Assistant to join our dynamic and forward thinking Nantwich Care Community Teams at the reception desk at Church View Primary Care Centre. Main duties of the job As part of Integrated Care Community we are proud of the transformation work we have already achieved in order to establish the "Right Professional, Right Place, Right Time" approach. The successful candidate will provide administration and clerical service to the Care Community. A key requirement of the post is to welcome and receive patients/relatives/carers and other visitors into the workplace, and maintain the preparation and flow of patient data/information. You will need to ensure that all data/information is maintained to the agreed quality standard and available at the right time and place. You will also be expected to organise your own workload in order to maintain an efficient and professional service About us Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides a full range of local hospital and community services for people across East Cheshire (population 399K) and West Cheshire and Chester boroughs (population 357K). The Trust provides high quality planned and unplanned/emergency care, cardiac and critical care as well as child health, maternity services, and intermediate care across our sites at Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford. The Trust provides 500 beds and employs over 5,000 members of staff. An extensive range of community services is provided across 26 medical centres and schools by our community arm, Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership, in collaboration with Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS FT and the South Cheshire and Vale Royal GP Alliance. With the formation of Integrated Care Systems in July 2022 the Trust became a strategic partner in both Cheshire East and Cheshire West and Chester 'places' and is part of the Cheshire and Merseyside partnership caring for a population of over 2.7million. During the Coronavirus pandemic, the Trust was recognised nationally for its 'Be Safe Be EquiPPEd' campaign, which aimed to make the Trust as safe as possible for staff and patients, through supporting the correct use of PPE. At Mid Cheshire, our mission is to inspire hope and provide unparalleled care for the people and communities of Cheshire, helping them to enjoy life to the fullest. Date posted 16 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £24,169 a year pa pro rata Contract Fixed term Duration 18 months Working pattern Part-time Reference number 412-COMM-7041340 Job locations Church View Primary Care Centre Beam Street Nantwich CW5 5NX Job description Job responsibilities JOB PURPOSETo provide a comprehensive administration and clerical service to the Care Community. A key requirement of the post is to welcome and receive patients/relatives/carers and other visitors into the workplace, and maintain the preparation and flow of patient data/information, ensuring that all data/information is maintained to the agreed quality standard and available at the right time and place. The post holder will also be expected to organise own workload in order to maintain an efficient and professional service. SERVICE DELIVERY. 1. Provide an efficient reception service, greeting patients, public and all visitors as they arrive, dealing with enquiries promptly, taking action as necessary and directing patients/relatives/carers accordingly.2. Provide administrative support to the Care Community as requested, according to the requirements of the service, where appropriate.3. Maintain systems and process to ensure that patient information/data is recorded accurately according to the agreed quality standard.4. Be able to use the required electronic systems for correspondence, clinic management.5. Maintain constructive relationships with others, within and across Care Community Team and wider divisions and externally in order to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of services to patients.6. On occasion may be required to support Care Community Hubs to respond to demand in calls to the service with support from other Care Community admin and wider Clinical staff within appropriate procedures and guidelines. Job description Job responsibilities JOB PURPOSETo provide a comprehensive administration and clerical service to the Care Community. A key requirement of the post is to welcome and receive patients/relatives/carers and other visitors into the workplace, and maintain the preparation and flow of patient data/information, ensuring that all data/information is maintained to the agreed quality standard and available at the right time and place. The post holder will also be expected to organise own workload in order to maintain an efficient and professional service. SERVICE DELIVERY. 1. Provide an efficient reception service, greeting patients, public and all visitors as they arrive, dealing with enquiries promptly, taking action as necessary and directing patients/relatives/carers accordingly.2. Provide administrative support to the Care Community as requested, according to the requirements of the service, where appropriate.3. Maintain systems and process to ensure that patient information/data is recorded accurately according to the agreed quality standard.4. Be able to use the required electronic systems for correspondence, clinic management.5. Maintain constructive relationships with others, within and across Care Community Team and wider divisions and externally in order to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of services to patients.6. On occasion may be required to support Care Community Hubs to respond to demand in calls to the service with support from other Care Community admin and wider Clinical staff within appropriate procedures and guidelines. Person Specification Qualifications Essential 5 GCSE's grade C or equivalent. Must include English. Proficient in Microsoft applications including Outlook, Word, Excel and Power point. ECDL or equivalent Desirable Knowledge of medical terminology Level 3 Business Admin or Team Leading Qualification Experience Essential Previous Administrative experience Knowledge of confidentiality in accordance with Data Protection Act and national/local guidelines Desirable Understanding of health records/waiting lists Understanding of computer systems used by the department skills and knowledge Essential Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to prioritise own workload Good interpersonal skills Excellent time management and organisational skills Proactively manage change Person Specification Qualifications Essential 5 GCSE's grade C or equivalent. Must include English. Proficient in Microsoft applications including Outlook, Word, Excel and Power point. ECDL or equivalent Desirable Knowledge of medical terminology Level 3 Business Admin or Team Leading Qualification Experience Essential Previous Administrative experience Knowledge of confidentiality in accordance with Data Protection Act and national/local guidelines Desirable Understanding of health records/waiting lists Understanding of computer systems used by the department skills and knowledge Essential Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to prioritise own workload Good interpersonal skills Excellent time management and organisational skills Proactively manage change Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Church View Primary Care Centre Beam Street Nantwich CW5 5NX Employer's website https://www.mcht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)