Job summary Do you enjoy talking to people by phone? Are you a naturally helpful person? We have opportunities for customer focused individuals who want to work in a friendly and supportive environment as part of our outpatient booking team at East Surrey Hospital in Redhill. The roles involve undertaking a variety of tasks relating to booking and managing outpatient appointments including answering incoming calls and liaising with patients and stakeholders. Outpatient Booking Officers help fully utilise clinics and ensure that patients are booked in accordance with the Trusts referral to treatment policy. Successful candidates will need to demonstrate diplomacy and empathy and be comfortable working in a busy office environment whilst maintaining accuracy. We welcome applications from people who would like to join our fantastic booking team and work for one of the region's top performing hospitals. Week 1 07:45-13:15 MON TO FRI Week 2 13:30-19:00 MON TO FRI Week 3 07:45-13:15 MON TO SAT (ROTATIONAL DAY OFF IN WEEK) Week 4 13:30-19:00 MON TO FRI Main duties of the job For further information, please see the attached trust job description and person specification for a full list of duties and responsibilities. About us We provide emergency and non-emergency services to the residents of East Surrey, North-East West Sussex, and South Croydon, including the major towns of Crawley, Horsham, Reigate and Redhill; a community of over 535,000 people. We provide acute and complex services and a range of outpatient, diagnostic services whilst Crawley Hospital and Horsham in West Sussex and Caterham Dene Hospital and Oxted Health Centre in Surrey provide less complex planned services. In 2019 the Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated our services as 'Outstanding' and we are one of the best performing Trusts in England: Winners of Health Service Journal Acute Trust of the year award 2021. National Patient Safety Awards winner and strive to be a beacon for safety in all that we do. We are rated the sixth highest trust in the South East and in the top 25% nationally for staff recommending the Trust as a place to work or receive treatment. Date posted 28 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year plus high cost allowance Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 326-6725531-RB Job locations East Surrey Hospital Canada Avenue Redhill RH1 5RH Job description Job responsibilities Once you understand the requirements outlined in the advert, please ensure your application clearly reflects where you match them including any examples you would like to highlight. Job description Job responsibilities Once you understand the requirements outlined in the advert, please ensure your application clearly reflects where you match them including any examples you would like to highlight. Person Specification Criteria Essential Evidence of a good standard of written English appropriate to the role A complete and accurate application Suitability for role evidenced in supporting statement Evidence of essential experience for role Meet the essential education/qualifications required for the role Hold the necessary mandatory professional/clinical registration Evidence of the Trust values and behaviours Evidence of any other essential criteria outlined in the person specification Person Specification Criteria Essential Evidence of a good standard of written English appropriate to the role A complete and accurate application Suitability for role evidenced in supporting statement Evidence of essential experience for role Meet the essential education/qualifications required for the role Hold the necessary mandatory professional/clinical registration Evidence of the Trust values and behaviours Evidence of any other essential criteria outlined in the person specification 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 Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust Address East Surrey Hospital Canada Avenue Redhill RH1 5RH Employer's website https://surreyandsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)