Job summary
We are seeking an experienced Receptionist/admin for support to the Richmond Recovery Support Teams. The post is 5 days a week, hrs, Monday-Friday, 9 am - 5 pm.
The post will cover the main reception and support for Richmond Adult Mental Health Services. This essential role provides being the first point of contact for patients, relatives/carers booking in at reception for their appointments, advising staff that clients have arrived, ordering and restocking information flyers, ensuring the waiting room remains clean and tidy and assisting the community administration teams. Admin tasks to include using computerised information systems (RiO), arranging outpatient clinic appointments, managing telephone calls and liaising with patients, relatives/carers and other professionals.
Main duties of the job
The post will be part of an administration team that exists to provide an important administrative and Outpatient service to mental health teams to ensure the smooth running of those services. This is to include using computerised information systems, collating statistics and returns as required by the Trust and Local Authority, word-processing, developing, maintaining filing systems and being the first point of contact for patients, relatives/carers and other professionals.
You will need to have previous secretarial/administrative experience with excellent verbal and written communication skills and proven organisational and prioritization skills. The role requires you to work under your own initiative amongst a team of administrators working across community teams. You will also be required to provide cross cover on reception and other teams when required. RIO experience would be advantageous.
About us
We are Proud to Belong at South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust.
We have expert services, a rich history and a clear commitment to providing the best quality care for those with mental ill-health. The Care Quality Commission already rates our services as 'good' - we aspire to be 'outstanding'.
This is a great time to join us. We are transforming the way we care for our communities to support our mission of Making Life Better Together. We have built two brand new mental health facilities at Springfield University Hospital, which are amongst the best in the world. More developments are planned across our sites and services.
We are inclusive and diverse and strive to be actively anti racist. We want to attract people from all backgrounds and experiences to enrich the work we do together. We are proud to co-produce and involve our local communities in all that we do.
We offer flexible working, career development and a variety ofbenefits to enable a positive, welcoming environment in which our people and their careers can thrive.
Come and join our inclusive teams and help our patients on their recovery journey.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. To be responsible for ensuring the data on the required electronic patient care record or Local Authority systems, if required, is accurate and up to date.
2. To ensure that all service users patients and visitors are received in a courteous and efficient manner.
3. To facilitate effective communication within the team by providing team members with messages and information.
4. To ensure that all telephone enquiries to the team are handled politely and sympathetically, ensuring that all messages are passed on to the appropriate person in a timely and accurate manner which may often involve dealing with difficult and distressed patients on the phone or in person.
5. Room bookings or video conferencing were possible and as required.
6. Ensure that administration related Trust KPIs are addressed through regular reports provided by the Team Manager.
7. To liaise with the Administration Team Manager on matters relating to building maintenance issues and where appropriate co-ordinate all the support services provided to the team including domestic, catering, security, estates etc.
8. To be responsible for the ordering and purchasing of stationery and office supplies for staff as well as monitor and ensure that adequate levels of stationery supplies are maintained and distributed accordingly liaising with the Procurement Team regarding any problems.
9. To have the need for confidentiality of service users and professional information
10. To take responsibility for ensuring the security, cleanliness and maintenance of premises and equipment, ensuring that any work required is carried out by the appropriate agency
11. Photocopy/scan/email as requested by other members of the team
12. To undertake any other duties commensurate with the general level of responsibility of the post.
13. To implement Trust and team policies/procedures and propose changes to practices if necessary.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
14. Experience of administrative & reception work
15. Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
16. Front line customer service experience
Desirable
17. Experience of working in NHS setting or similar large organisation
18. Experience of using computerised databases
19. Experience of community working
Training and Qualifications
Essential
20. ECDL or willingness to work towards achieving it
21. NVQ Business Administration level 2 or willingness to work towards achieving it
22. GCSE English or equivalent
23. Evidence of continuing professional and personal development
Desirable
24. Evidence of continuing education
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
25. Knowledge and experience of using Microsoft packages including Outlook, Word, Excel and Powerpoint
26. Ability to manage diverse workload whilst dealing with frequent interruptions
27. Ability to meet deadlines and to calmly work under pressure
28. Increased organisational skills and ability to prioritise
29. Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Desirable
30. Knowledge of computerised patient databases
31. Knowledge of mental health issues
32. Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills