Job summary Due to the skill level we are unable to provide sponsorship for this role An exciting development opportunity has arisen for a band 2 Administration Support Assistant to be based at our Royal Stoke site at the University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust.The successful candidate will work closely with the Clinic Administration teams to ensure outpatient clinics are fully utilised and patients are allocated an outpatient appointment within NHS national targets. They may also assist with any incoming calls to the Appointments Call Centre. A flexible approach is essential, as is the need to be self-motivated with the ability to work under pressure and prioritise, set tasks/objectives. Team building skills are also an essential requirement of the post holder, together with an awareness of Trust policies and procedures. Main duties of the job To undertake clerical duties, this includes providing and receiving routine information requiring tact or persuasive skills. Communicate tactfully with patients, reception staff about appointments or any other queries deemed necessary. Deals with enquiries where there may be barriers to understanding. The post holder will deal with all appointment queries communicating factual routine information to patients, relatives (with consent) and external and internal bodies. The work is wide ranging from the handling of general internal calls, external patient calls and patient relative enquiries and calls from other Healthcare professionals. To work closely with the Outpatient department to develop a wide knowledge of the specialties to ensure a good patient experience, promoting effective communication to ensure the achievement of Trust and Divisional objectives. Communicates closely with the system administrators on a daily basis updating them on any slot issues, patient queries, also to ensure that feedback is given on any work that has been allocated daily. Ensuring that all available capacity is fully utilised Take instruction from Clinic administrator to deliver an effective and efficient booking service Organises own workload, coordinates and adjusts on-going clinic appointments About us University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales. All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential. UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust. At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve. Date posted 24 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,615 a year per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 9 months Working pattern Part-time Reference number 205-6731831 Job locations Royal Stoke University Hospital of North Midlands Newcastle Road Stoke-on-Trent ST4 6QG Job description Job responsibilities For more information on working for the Trust, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. For more details on the post, please see contact information details Job description Job responsibilities For more information on working for the Trust, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. For more details on the post, please see contact information details Person Specification Essential Essential Grade C's and above to include Maths and English or equivalent experience Desirable oPrevious NHS experience Desirable Essential oVaried knowledge of IT skills Desirable oCustomer care service Person Specification Essential Essential Grade C's and above to include Maths and English or equivalent experience Desirable oPrevious NHS experience Desirable Essential oVaried knowledge of IT skills Desirable oCustomer care service 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust Address Royal Stoke University Hospital of North Midlands Newcastle Road Stoke-on-Trent ST4 6QG Employer's website https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)