Job summary A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Clerical Officer to come and join our lovely Clinic Preparation within Medical Records. We have 1 part time vacancy available working Tuesday to Friday 9am-5pm Within Medical Records in the Clinic Preparation team, you would be responsible for preparing patient health records for outpatient appointments. This is a physically demanding role, which requires a high level of accuracy. We are looking for a dedicated individual with an attitude to learn and must be organised and work on their own imitative. The successful applicant must have a can do attitude and an approachable manner and have excellent communication skills. They must be a team player and have the ability to multitask in a busy environment. If this sounds like you then please apply now, we would love to hear from you Main duties of the job The successful applicant will be expected to act in a professional manner, adhering to strict information governance guidance and always ensure patient confidentiality. The department are continuously looking to improve the service offered and all members of the team are encouraged to suggest new ideas and ways of working. There may be times when the successful applicant may be required to work flexibly within the department dependent upon business need and patient demand. Flexibility is expected with regards to working hours to support the service. About us Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) provides good quality, safe and effective healthcare to the people of Cheshire and beyond. The Trust, which manages Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford, was established as an NHS Trust in April 1991 and became a Foundation Trust in April 2008. We employ almost 5,000 members of staff, provide around 540 hospital beds, with a range of services including accident and emergency, maternity, outpatients, therapies, and children's health. The Trust is also part of Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP), a unique local health partnership that provides a range of community services for people across South Cheshire and Vale Royal. During the Coronavirus pandemic, the Trust was recognised nationally for its 'Be Safe Be EquiPPEd' campaign, which aimed to make the Trust as safe as possible for staff and patients, through supporting the correct use of PPE. At Mid Cheshire, we value our staff and appreciate that in order to give our patients the best quality, compassionate care, we also need to look after our colleagues. Date posted 31 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,615 a year pa pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 412-DCSS-01676 Job locations MCHFT Leighton Hospital Middlewich Road Crewe, Cheshire CW1 4QJ Job description Job responsibilities Appointments responsible for booking outpatient appointments, managing waiting lists and liaising directly with patients or carers. The candidate will also be required to help support the printing of patient referrals. This role is desk based. Call Centre a central contact centre that manage telephone queries from patients/ carers and requests to rebook appointments. This role is desk based. Successful applicants will need to demonstrate: Excellent communication skills Customer service experience Computer literacy Self- motivation Good organisational skills Ability to pay attention to detail Job description Job responsibilities Appointments responsible for booking outpatient appointments, managing waiting lists and liaising directly with patients or carers. The candidate will also be required to help support the printing of patient referrals. This role is desk based. Call Centre a central contact centre that manage telephone queries from patients/ carers and requests to rebook appointments. This role is desk based. Successful applicants will need to demonstrate: Excellent communication skills Customer service experience Computer literacy Self- motivation Good organisational skills Ability to pay attention to detail Person Specification Qualifications Essential GCSE Maths and English (grade C or above), or equivalent qualifications. Or Successful completion of the rotational apprenticeship scheme within Health Records/Outpatients. Awareness of the need for confidentiality in accordance with Data Protection Act and national/local guidelines Desirable Knowledge of Trust systems: PCS, Somerset, NHS e-Referral Service, Bookwise, Envoy. Skills Essential Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing. Effective customer service skills Patient centred, adaptable, willing to change and suggest ideas for improvement Ability to work as part of a team and under own supervision Ability to work under pressure in a methodical and logical manner Desirable Ability to solve problems & make decisions under pressure. Experience Essential Customer Service training/experience Proficient use of Microsoft office Person Specification Qualifications Essential GCSE Maths and English (grade C or above), or equivalent qualifications. Or Successful completion of the rotational apprenticeship scheme within Health Records/Outpatients. Awareness of the need for confidentiality in accordance with Data Protection Act and national/local guidelines Desirable Knowledge of Trust systems: PCS, Somerset, NHS e-Referral Service, Bookwise, Envoy. Skills Essential Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing. Effective customer service skills Patient centred, adaptable, willing to change and suggest ideas for improvement Ability to work as part of a team and under own supervision Ability to work under pressure in a methodical and logical manner Desirable Ability to solve problems & make decisions under pressure. Experience Essential Customer Service training/experience Proficient use of Microsoft office 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 Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address MCHFT Leighton Hospital Middlewich Road Crewe, Cheshire CW1 4QJ Employer's website https://www.mcht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)