An opportunity has arisen for an exciting position within the Patient Management Centre. Applications are invited for an enthusiastic person to apply for the role of Patient Centre Clerk on a Fixed Term basis to cover Maternity Leave. This is an excellent opportunity for a dynamic and aspiring individual wishing to develop and progress their career.
The post holder will be the first point of call for patients querying their appointments and will be required to provide an efficient telephone service to the general public and all staff. This job role will also include other administrative tasks relevant to the department.
Main duties of the job
1. As part of a team, to be responsible for making appointments for patients and re-arranging appointments as appropriate, or to take patient details for further appointments to be made.
2. Ability to use local hospital systems, NHS spine and the NHS e-Referral Service (e-RS) to fulfil the duties of this role.
3. To deal with any communications and problems that may arise from various sources, including dealing with difficult patients. To be aware of the Trust's policy on handling complaints and to comply accordingly.
4. Maintain an accurate audit trail for all referrals and appointment amendments.
5. To maintain good communication and relationships with patients, clinicians, GP surgeries and directorates.
6. Computer/IT literate, good telephone manner, able to work on own initiative, good verbal & written communication, ability to organise/prioritise work, attention to detail and previous experience of working in an office environment.
About us
At the Dudley Group, our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do, providing a world-class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We seek to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.
As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high-quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.
We value and respect all individuals' diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We seek candidates who share our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion and will actively contribute to advancing these principles within our workplace and the broader community. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve.
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.
Person Specification
* GCSE Maths - C or above
* GCSE English - C or above
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.
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