Job summary Childrens Services is seeking a full-time passionate and highly motivated Administrative Clerk/Receptionist to join the Paediatric Therapy Administrative team. This pivotal role supports the Paediatric Allied Health Professionals ensuring smooth operations within Childrens Services and in particular the Paediatric Physiotherapy Department. Expected Shortlisting Date 10/02/2025 Planned Interview Date 14/02/2025 Main duties of the job Key responsibilities include handling telephone communications, and providing excellent front-line service to patients in reception areas. The ideal candidate will have: Strong communication skills to effectively engage with a diverse range of individuals, including hospital staff and the general public. Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage tasks within deadlines. Basic IT proficiency and a proactive approach to problem-solving. The ability to work collaboratively as part of a team while demonstrating initiative and independence. If youre enthusiastic about contributing to a dynamic team and making a difference in a meaningful setting, wed love to hear from you About us Allied Health Professionals play a vital role in delivering holistic care to children and young people, focusing on improving health, development, and quality of life. AHPs work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams that include doctors, nurses, social workers, and educators to support the physical, emotional, and social needs of children and their families. Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any questions. Date posted 16 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,615 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number C9298-CHI-0328 Job locations Leeds General Infirmary Great George Street Leeds LS1 3EX Job description Job responsibilities JOB PURPOSE This role provides a high standard of clerical service and, where necessary, reception duties to the department, adhering to departmental guidelines and policies. To undertake a range of clerical and administrative duties which will include receiving and checking documentation, reports and patient information, processing appropriately within departmental guidelines, entering information onto the appropriate IT system and retrieving information as and when required. JOB DIMENSIONS The post holder will work within the department/team to which they are assigned, working within standard operating procedures, policies and agreed local procedures relevant to that Department. The role may be patient facing or non-patient facing. The post-holder may be the first point of contact for patients and other visitors to the Department. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED Qualifications Literate and numerate Education to GCSE grade C standard or equivalent or the ability to pass the Trusts Basic Literacy and Numeracy Test level 2 Good command of spoken and written English NVQ 2 or equivalent level of knowledge /experience in an office or customer care environment Knowledge/Experience IT skills including keyboard and data entry, with the ability to demonstrate proficiency in the use of software Knowledge of relevant administrative systems and clerical procedures pertaining to the department (acquired through job training) Previous clerical experience - this could include school/college work experience Work experience in a health or social care setting (desirable) Previous reception/customer care experience (desirable) Training Commitment to undergo job training as required on: A range of Patient Administration and other Systems. Participate in in-service and mandatory training Participate in annual performance appraisal with commitment to agreed Personal Development Plan (PDP) Special Knowledge Insight into role and responsibilities of post Be fully conversant with Trust policies and procedures and have complete understanding of standards to be achieved. Be aware of key indicators and service level agreements within the department. Disposition / Attitude Able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team Able to work on own initiative, within agreed departmental guidelines Professional attitude Practical Skills Good interpersonal skills Effectively communicate with patients and team members THE LEEDS WAY VALUES Our values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are: Patient-centred Collaborative Fair Accountable Empowered All our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values Additionally the following are core values which relate specifically to this post: The jobholder will place a high value on the quality of service by ensuring that all documentation is received, checked and processed appropriately, in line with departmental procedures Respect the contribution of all members within the team/department and the importance of working together to ensure a high standard of patient care Recognise the importance of Data Protection and confidentiality Be aware of what information can be disclosed to staff, patients and other agencies Integrity, openness and honesty Able to work across both Trust main sites Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is part of the West Yorkshire Association of Acute Trusts (WYAAT), a collaborative of the NHS hospital trusts from across West Yorkshire and Harrogate working together to provide the best possible care for our patients. By bringing together the wide range of skills and expertise across West Yorkshire and Harrogate we are working differently, innovating and driving forward change to deliver the highest quality care. By working for Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust this is your opportunity to be a part of that change. WYAAT is the acute sector arm of the West Yorkshire and Harrogate Health and Care Partnership, one of the largest integrated care systems in the country. The Partnerships ambition is for everyone to have the best possible health and wellbeing, and the work of WYAAT, and each individual trust, supports that ambition. CORE BEHAVIOURS AND SKILLS Personal Motivated Professional attitude and behaviour Able to adapt to service led changes Flexible approach to working practices and duties Attention to detail Good Time Keeping Communication Literacy Numeracy Verbal, non-verbal Able to communicate with all levels of staff Responsibility to others Customer Care skills Reliable Adaptable Trustworthy CORE KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING Excellent customer care skills Be aware of, and demonstrate commitment to the Trusts departmental policies and procedures Have understanding of Health and Safety rules and to be responsible for ones own acts and omissions PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY The post holder will undertake duties within the following range: To be fully conversant with and adhere to standard operating procedures, policies and agreed departmental procedures. To promptly process patient and/or other correspondence, documentation, letters, reports etc. To provide a full clerical support service to the Department including organising, sorting and filing documents and papers; dealing with incoming and outgoing paper and electronic post as required; photocopying, faxing and distributing information by post or email; typing letters and other documents. To greet patients and visitors to the department, providing an efficient and courteous service, referring queries or concerns regarding patients and other visitors to the department to appropriate senior staff. To plan and book appointments in priority order in accordance with departmental policy in a timely and efficient manner and arrange transport/interpreting services where appropriate. Check/enter patient and /or other details on the Patient Administration and other Systems. To request and retrieve relevant information from the appropriate administration system (electronic or paper systems) as necessary including patient case notes. Prepare documentation for processing, including inputting, photocopying or scanning. Check documentation is complete and available when needed in relevant clinic or ward eg casenotes, test results and X-Rays etc. Where necessary, to be responsible for handling and/or banking cash and cheques. May be authorised signatory for small cash/financial payments. Report and respond to any system faults and errors. Maintain and update patient/departmental databases, ensuring patient and other information is accurately recorded, prioritising within departmental guidelines and escalating unresolved situations/issues to appropriate line manager. To deal with telephone and in-person queries from patients and relatives, Trust staff and external agencies in a polite and helpful manner, observing the need for discretion and courtesy. Taking responsibility for returning any follow up calls as necessary. Follow Departmental/Trust disposal and destruction procedures of confidential documentation, in line with Data Protection Act and Confidentiality. Collect and deliver patient or other documentation/reports around Trust when required. Provide suitable cover for other clerical staff in cases of absences, as delegated by line manager. Assisting to maintain high standards of care, including:- Maintain a safe working environment, reporting incidents, accidents, complaints Understand the need to maintain and respect patient confidentiality Participate in in-service training Participate in mandatory training annually Participate in annual performance appraisal Visit and/or work at other designated Trust sites as required to ensure continuity of service/patient care. General office work and any other duties assigned by the Supervisor/Team Leader or Manager, which may include:- Monitor and maintain appropriate/agreed levels of stock and non-stock items, including stationery and office supplies maintain diaries for senior staff Health and Safety / Risk Management All staff are responsible for working with their colleagues to maintain and improve the quality of services provided to our patients and other service users. This includes complying at all times with the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trusts Policies, including Health and Safety policies, in particular by following agreed safe working procedures, and reporting incidents using the Trust incident reporting system. Infection Control The jobholder must comply at all times with the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Infection Control policies, in particular by practising Universal Infection Control Precautions. Hand hygiene must be performed before and after contact with patients and their environment. Equality and Diversity The jobholder must co-operate with all policies and procedures designed to ensure equality of employment. Co-workers, patients and visitors must be treated equally irrespective of gender, ethnic origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion etc. The jobholder must take responsibility in agreement with his/her line manager for his/her own perusal development by ensuring that Continuous Professional Development remains a priority. The jobholder will undertake all mandatory training required for the role. Job description Job responsibilities JOB PURPOSE This role provides a high standard of clerical service and, where necessary, reception duties to the department, adhering to departmental guidelines and policies. To undertake a range of clerical and administrative duties which will include receiving and checking documentation, reports and patient information, processing appropriately within departmental guidelines, entering information onto the appropriate IT system and retrieving information as and when required. JOB DIMENSIONS The post holder will work within the department/team to which they are assigned, working within standard operating procedures, policies and agreed local procedures relevant to that Department. The role may be patient facing or non-patient facing. The post-holder may be the first point of contact for patients and other visitors to the Department. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED Qualifications Literate and numerate Education to GCSE grade C standard or equivalent or the ability to pass the Trusts Basic Literacy and Numeracy Test level 2 Good command of spoken and written English NVQ 2 or equivalent level of knowledge /experience in an office or customer care environment Knowledge/Experience IT skills including keyboard and data entry, with the ability to demonstrate proficiency in the use of software Knowledge of relevant administrative systems and clerical procedures pertaining to the department (acquired through job training) Previous clerical experience - this could include school/college work experience Work experience in a health or social care setting (desirable) Previous reception/customer care experience (desirable) Training Commitment to undergo job training as required on: A range of Patient Administration and other Systems. Participate in in-service and mandatory training Participate in annual performance appraisal with commitment to agreed Personal Development Plan (PDP) Special Knowledge Insight into role and responsibilities of post Be fully conversant with Trust policies and procedures and have complete understanding of standards to be achieved. Be aware of key indicators and service level agreements within the department. Disposition / Attitude Able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team Able to work on own initiative, within agreed departmental guidelines Professional attitude Practical Skills Good interpersonal skills Effectively communicate with patients and team members THE LEEDS WAY VALUES Our values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are: Patient-centred Collaborative Fair Accountable Empowered All our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values Additionally the following are core values which relate specifically to this post: The jobholder will place a high value on the quality of service by ensuring that all documentation is received, checked and processed appropriately, in line with departmental procedures Respect the contribution of all members within the team/department and the importance of working together to ensure a high standard of patient care Recognise the importance of Data Protection and confidentiality Be aware of what information can be disclosed to staff, patients and other agencies Integrity, openness and honesty Able to work across both Trust main sites Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is part of the West Yorkshire Association of Acute Trusts (WYAAT), a collaborative of the NHS hospital trusts from across West Yorkshire and Harrogate working together to provide the best possible care for our patients. By bringing together the wide range of skills and expertise across West Yorkshire and Harrogate we are working differently, innovating and driving forward change to deliver the highest quality care. By working for Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust this is your opportunity to be a part of that change. WYAAT is the acute sector arm of the West Yorkshire and Harrogate Health and Care Partnership, one of the largest integrated care systems in the country. The Partnerships ambition is for everyone to have the best possible health and wellbeing, and the work of WYAAT, and each individual trust, supports that ambition. CORE BEHAVIOURS AND SKILLS Personal Motivated Professional attitude and behaviour Able to adapt to service led changes Flexible approach to working practices and duties Attention to detail Good Time Keeping Communication Literacy Numeracy Verbal, non-verbal Able to communicate with all levels of staff Responsibility to others Customer Care skills Reliable Adaptable Trustworthy CORE KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING Excellent customer care skills Be aware of, and demonstrate commitment to the Trusts departmental policies and procedures Have understanding of Health and Safety rules and to be responsible for ones own acts and omissions PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY The post holder will undertake duties within the following range: To be fully conversant with and adhere to standard operating procedures, policies and agreed departmental procedures. To promptly process patient and/or other correspondence, documentation, letters, reports etc. To provide a full clerical support service to the Department including organising, sorting and filing documents and papers; dealing with incoming and outgoing paper and electronic post as required; photocopying, faxing and distributing information by post or email; typing letters and other documents. To greet patients and visitors to the department, providing an efficient and courteous service, referring queries or concerns regarding patients and other visitors to the department to appropriate senior staff. To plan and book appointments in priority order in accordance with departmental policy in a timely and efficient manner and arrange transport/interpreting services where appropriate. Check/enter patient and /or other details on the Patient Administration and other Systems. To request and retrieve relevant information from the appropriate administration system (electronic or paper systems) as necessary including patient case notes. Prepare documentation for processing, including inputting, photocopying or scanning. Check documentation is complete and available when needed in relevant clinic or ward eg casenotes, test results and X-Rays etc. Where necessary, to be responsible for handling and/or banking cash and cheques. May be authorised signatory for small cash/financial payments. Report and respond to any system faults and errors. Maintain and update patient/departmental databases, ensuring patient and other information is accurately recorded, prioritising within departmental guidelines and escalating unresolved situations/issues to appropriate line manager. To deal with telephone and in-person queries from patients and relatives, Trust staff and external agencies in a polite and helpful manner, observing the need for discretion and courtesy. Taking responsibility for returning any follow up calls as necessary. Follow Departmental/Trust disposal and destruction procedures of confidential documentation, in line with Data Protection Act and Confidentiality. Collect and deliver patient or other documentation/reports around Trust when required. Provide suitable cover for other clerical staff in cases of absences, as delegated by line manager. Assisting to maintain high standards of care, including:- Maintain a safe working environment, reporting incidents, accidents, complaints Understand the need to maintain and respect patient confidentiality Participate in in-service training Participate in mandatory training annually Participate in annual performance appraisal Visit and/or work at other designated Trust sites as required to ensure continuity of service/patient care. General office work and any other duties assigned by the Supervisor/Team Leader or Manager, which may include:- Monitor and maintain appropriate/agreed levels of stock and non-stock items, including stationery and office supplies maintain diaries for senior staff Health and Safety / Risk Management All staff are responsible for working with their colleagues to maintain and improve the quality of services provided to our patients and other service users. This includes complying at all times with the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trusts Policies, including Health and Safety policies, in particular by following agreed safe working procedures, and reporting incidents using the Trust incident reporting system. Infection Control The jobholder must comply at all times with the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Infection Control policies, in particular by practising Universal Infection Control Precautions. Hand hygiene must be performed before and after contact with patients and their environment. Equality and Diversity The jobholder must co-operate with all policies and procedures designed to ensure equality of employment. Co-workers, patients and visitors must be treated equally irrespective of gender, ethnic origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion etc. The jobholder must take responsibility in agreement with his/her line manager for his/her own perusal development by ensuring that Continuous Professional Development remains a priority. The jobholder will undertake all mandatory training required for the role. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Literate / Numerate NVQ2 in Customer Care or an equivalent level of knowledge/experience Education to GCSE grade C standard or equivalent or the ability to pass the Trusts Basic Literacy and Numeracy Test level 2 Desirable ECDL or equivalent Skills & behaviours Essential Working knowledge of patient related databases Experience Essential Competent keyboard skills to maintain a high quality, accurate and efficient service (keyboard/data entry) Previous experience in an office environment (includes work experience at school or college) Desirable Commitment to undergo training as required Insight into duties and responsibilities of post Knowledge of clerical procedures and administrative systems pertaining to the department (acquired through on the job training) Motivated, keen to learn Reliable Trustworthy Flexible approach to duties and working practices Person Specification Qualifications Essential Literate / Numerate NVQ2 in Customer Care or an equivalent level of knowledge/experience Education to GCSE grade C standard or equivalent or the ability to pass the Trusts Basic Literacy and Numeracy Test level 2 Desirable ECDL or equivalent Skills & behaviours Essential Working knowledge of patient related databases Experience Essential Competent keyboard skills to maintain a high quality, accurate and efficient service (keyboard/data entry) Previous experience in an office environment (includes work experience at school or college) Desirable Commitment to undergo training as required Insight into duties and responsibilities of post Knowledge of clerical procedures and administrative systems pertaining to the department (acquired through on the job training) Motivated, keen to learn Reliable Trustworthy Flexible approach to duties and working practices 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. Employer details Employer name Leeds Teaching Hospitals Address Leeds General Infirmary Great George Street Leeds LS1 3EX Employer's website https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)