We are looking for a reliable, organised and enthusiastic person with a strong work ethic to join our committed Older Adult Community Mental Health Services for 37.5 hours per week. This is an office-based position, and there may be a need to travel to a different base if required to support the needs of the service or to attend training. Mileage is paid at a standard rate.
You will need to have proven customer service/reception experience/skills, such as NVQ 2 Diploma in Business & Administration or equivalent. You will contribute to the smooth and efficient running of the office, which includes typing and formatting of correspondence and other data requirements using Word, Excel, and clinical systems, as well as supporting and assisting with referrals processing.
This is a busy reception role alongside providing office support; therefore, it is essential to possess strong communication and organisational skills as you will be dealing with a wide range of inquiries in a welcoming yet professional and sensitive manner, ensuring confidentiality at all times. You will be a key member of a friendly team and service. We are keen to support and develop our staff through a clear career pathway and encourage promotional opportunities within the Trust. If you are looking for a new challenge, enjoy variety in your work, and wish to be part of a team striving to make a difference for our community, then we want to hear from you.
Responsibilities include:
1. To ensure patient and staff confidentiality is maintained at all times, adhering to Trust and national policy regarding the same.
2. To manage workload under supervision, seeking advice when required, performing routine office procedures which may at times include typing of reports, letters, and other documents.
3. To open and distribute correspondence, deal with outgoing post, photocopy, file, and fax in accordance with current trust procedures.
4. To have a thorough working knowledge of electronic systems including email, SHARON, Clinical systems, and Datix, and to update these systems in a timely and accurate manner in accordance with Trust policy.
5. To be the point of contact for the team in ordering and receipting of goods and services in line with Standing Financial instructions.
6. To prepare and process documentation in respect of the electronic ordering, receipting, and payment of stationery and goods in accordance with Standing Financial Instructions.
7. To maintain healthcare records, including the scanning of documentation within the area of responsibility, including the compilation of records for new patients, filing, archiving, and using the tracer system in accordance with the Trust Records Management Policy.
8. To assist with the distribution and collation of information around referrals, waiting lists, and other statistics to ensure optimum usage of facilities and assist the team coordinator.
Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health services and a number of learning disability, autism, and social care services in the county of Lincolnshire. Employing around 2,900 staff and serving a population of over 768,400, our people lie at the heart of everything we do. You could be part of a Trust rated by staff as one of the best mental health and learning disability trusts in England.
We offer options for flexible working and provide a wide range of training and promotion opportunities across all professions. We support and celebrate diversity, have active staff networks groups, and are always looking at what more we can do to support our staff.
Whether you’re taking the first exciting steps in your career, itching for a new challenge, or searching for a better place to raise a family, Lincolnshire has a range of rewarding health and social care careers in a county that’s friendly, fascinating, affordable, and brimming with everything you need to live a happy life. Visit beinlincolnshire.com to find out more.
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for complete details regarding this post.
When completing your application, please demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
We can also offer you many staff benefits to help support you, which include:
* Early access to Psychological Therapies and Physiotherapy
* Competitive annual leave allowance
* Car leasing scheme
* Childcare Vouchers
* NHS pension scheme
* Free eye tests
* Money saving options through our salary sacrifice scheme
* Discounts on major high street retailers and restaurants
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