Job Title: Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC) Receptionist Responsible to: SDC Operations Manager Accountable to: General Manager Role Summary The post-holder will provide an efficient reception and administrative service. The post-holder is expected to work independently using their own initiative and seeking advice when appropriate. This role is an integral part of the multi-disciplinary team. Main duties and responsibilities To greet patients at the UTC in a professional and courteous manner, maintaining excellent customer care skills. The post holder will also be responsible for making sure that the appointment book on both EPIC and Adastra accurately reflects the waiting times and volumes within the department. Adhere to procedures for opening up and closing down the UTC. To ensure Frimley UTC rooms are accessible and resourced appropriately every morning, e.g. ensuring FP10s are stocked within printers, rooms are unlocked and appropriate for consultations to start at 08:00 am every morning. Replenish supplies of any items as necessary and ensure that all property belonging to NHUC is looked after safely and securely. To wear uniform clothing provided, which should be kept clean and tidy. The post holder will work as part of a multidisciplinary team (MDT), supporting clinical and operational staff with various administrative tasks. This role will involve direct communication with GPs and clinicians, as well as collaboration with the A&E admin team to perform daily duties and ensure a seamless patient journey. Specifically, the receptionist is essential for overseeing both 111 patients and walk-in patients in the UTC. To inform clinicians of any deteriorating patients in the waiting room. Communication To demonstrate politeness, courtesy, respect and sensitivity in dealing with patients, visitors/relatives and colleagues. To adapt communication skills to meet the needs of patients who may have barriers to understanding, e.g. language To work cohesively with all team members to ensure that the very best services to patients are provided at all times. Ensure the patients in the waiting room are kept informed of any potential delays and that the waiting room is kept tidy. Deal with general enquiries both by telephone and in person, from other medical professionals and patients. General NHUC believes that everyone plays a role in enhancing the quality of care provided to our patients. As an employee, you are expected to actively support the clinical governance agenda by participating in activities that improve quality, such as managing risks through reporting incidents and near misses. Adhere to NHUC policies, guidelines, and procedures. Maintaining your continued professional development Education and Training/Self-Development. To identify own training and development needs and undertake appropriate training/ education as required To be flexible in roles undertaken according to the business needs To attend all statutory and mandatory training as and when required. Assisting the management team in relation in training new starters. Ensuring the UTC meet the standards as laid out in our infection control policy. To attend various meetings in relation to the role. Any other reasonable duties as required NHUC believe in developing the skills of our workforce in order to meet future aspiration this includes providing funding for internal and external training courses where appropriate.