We encourage applications from all with protected characteristics and from those in the Armed Forces Community. Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh; any application submitted through the medium of Welsh will not be treated less favourably than applications made in English.
If you are successful at interview for this post, you will receive your conditional offer of appointment and information pack via email.
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Aneurin Bevan University Health Board supports flexible working.
Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any time should it be filled via the internal redeployment process.
The salary scale above has been agreed as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2024/2025 and will be implemented in November 2024, backdated to 1st April 2024 where applicable.
Job Overview
We are looking to appoint a motivated person to work within the busy Trauma & Orthopaedic Outpatient Booking Centre at St Woolos Hospital, Newport. The Orthopaedic Booking Centre provides a focal point for outpatient appointments and is responsible for booking both new and follow-up outpatient appointments. It is a very busy and demanding area to work.
The Telephone Booking Clerk will be responsible for delivering excellent customer service to patients. You will need to be able to work in a calm, logical, and methodical way but be able to multi-task while dealing with frequent interruptions, and you must possess effective communication skills while always maintaining patient confidentiality. You must be confident, diplomatic, and able to work in a busy environment with a pleasant and caring disposition. You will be joining a highly dedicated administrative team that supports patient care.
While experience in a range of I.T. systems such as Clinical Workstation (CWS) and WPAS is beneficial, full training will be given.
Main Duties of the Job
The successful candidates will work closely with the existing Trauma and Orthopaedic booking and scheduling clerks, developing a close working relationship with them. As such, help and assistance are never far away. We are looking for candidates with excellent communication and customer service skills. Previous call centre experience is essential due to the nature of the role; however, all other training can be provided in-house. Previous WelshPAS and CWS experience would be advantageous.
The successful candidates will become valued members of the team and have the opportunity to develop themselves professionally within the role. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Working for Our Organisation
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow, and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary, and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.
We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications, and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work-life balance, provide occupational health support, and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.
Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high-quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.
Experience
Essential Criteria
* Previous Call Centre experience
* Previous clerical experience or similar
Desirable Criteria
* Customer Service experience
Education/Qualifications
Essential Criteria
* Good Standard of Education and Computer Literate
Desirable Criteria
* Knowledge of Administration Processes
Abilities/Skills
Essential Criteria
* Excellent communication skills
* Ability to meet deadlines
* Polite and professional telephone manner
* Ability to work well under pressure
* Ability to prioritise workload and achieve targets within given deadlines
* Ability to work flexibly either as part of a team or using one’s own initiative
Knowledge
Essential Criteria
* Understanding of team working ethos
* Able to follow instructions
* Numerate and Literate
Desirable Criteria
* Ability to speak Welsh
Personal Attributes
Essential Criteria
* Willingness to work under direction but also a self-starter
* Demonstrate a commitment to achieving high-quality standards
* Flexible to the needs of the service
* Accurate and methodical
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