A Vacancy at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust.
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
We have an exciting opportunity to recruit 2 enthusiastic apprentice administrators to join the Outpatient Administration Centre (OAC) at University Hospital Southampton (UHS).
The Outpatient Administration Centre (OAC) is at the hub of outpatient administration within the Trust. It is a busy, friendly, interesting and often diverse department where we provide support to the clinical outpatient services based at University Hospital Southampton (UHS) and Royal South Hants (RSH).
We offer fantastic training and development giving you the best possible opportunities to achieve the career you want. Development of our staff is central to the delivery of high quality, safe and effective care. We can offer opportunities to develop within a supportive environment, and our staff survey results reflect our commitment to facilitate your career progression.
As part of this role, we will work with you to develop in the role while undertaking aCustomer Services Practitioner Level 2apprenticeship. During your apprenticeship, you will cover subjects including:
• Knowing your customer and the importance of customer experience relevant to the role
• Development of interpersonal skills and communication
• Personal organisation and developing self
• Team working
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.
Specific to this role is the suitability for agile working which is a mixture of on-site and remote working. In addition, we are open to discussing flexibility in the hours that you work. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what’s possible for the role and service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Outpatient Administration Centre staff are hardworking, committed to patient care and often the first point of contact for the patients, they are responsible for:
• Making and receiving over 20,000 calls per month from patients.
• Booking over 650,000 outpatient appointments each year, covering 50 specialties across the Trust.
• Managing clinics, rescheduling appointments, cancelling appointments and filling new clinics.
• Covering reception desks across all of our sites, checking patients in, booking follow up appointments and dealing with queries.
• Preparing patient packs for outpatient clinics.
As well as working towards your apprenticeship qualification, you will help to manage outpatient booking and reception functions.
You will also:
• Provide excellent customer service to patients, relatives/carers and to external agencies.
• Provide a comprehensive administration, booking and appointment service for outpatients and ensure compliance with waiting time targets.
• Work in a centralised Patient Services Centre and provide cross-cover for other staff across the centre to ensure a consistent and effective administration service is maintained at all times.
• Liaise with your line manager to escalate clinic capacity issues.
• Build relationships with stakeholders internally and externally.
You will need to be someone who is committed to learn and develop. You will need to demonstrate compassion, patience and calmness with good communication skills. Due to the nature of this role a high level of organisation is essential.
We’re also looking for you to demonstrate:
• High standards of accuracy with attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate over the telephone and in person.
• Competent IT skills, including a working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• The ability to work independently, seeking guidance where necessary.
You do not need previous admin experience for this role, although previous experience in a professional environment is desirable.
To be eligible for this role you will need GCSE Grade 4-9 in English and Maths (or equivalent) and be committed to your own personal growth, development and study. You will be given paid off the job training which may be on site or a local college.
This advert closes on Tuesday 14 Jan 2025