Job summary We are always looking for great talent to join our team and help achieve our ambitious goals and growth. We care about our people, and we care about the future of eye health and how CHEC can play an innovative part in making this great, with your help. If you are care focused and looking to join an organisation that is thriving on success, then CHEC is your employer of choice We have an exciting opportunity for a Patient Coordinator to join us as we continue to expand throughout the UK. Main duties of the job An exciting opportunity has arisen for someone who enjoys working with people, building relationships and is passionate about providing excellent care to our patients. The focus of the role is being the first point of contact for our patients, taking inbound and making outbound calls to patients about their appointments. You will perform administration duties as they arise whilst following processes and procedures. About us Community Health and Eyecare are an independent service provider that specialise in Ophthalmology and Endoscopy services supporting the NHS. CHEC are an established group of hospitals and community clinics across the UK. Our bespoke state of the art surgical centres are a beacon of envy, providing end-to-end care for our patients through NHS partnerships. We have 5 core values that we uphold through our employee and patient lifecycle to ensure a pleasant experience for all. These are Caring, Passionate, Togetherness, Listening and Focus, something that all our colleagues are expected to naturally uphold here at CHEC Date posted 13 January 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £23,500 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number CHE1071982 Job locations Unit C1 The Riverside Canterbury CT1 1BN Job description Job responsibilities Support patients and be first point of contact To maintain high standards of patient care at all times, responding sensitively to patients who are emotional and/or distressed To provide advice to patients about the services we provide which are available to them. To use communication skills including empathy, tact and reassurance in handling all call To maintain a robust approach to data quality and patient confidentiality Job description Job responsibilities Support patients and be first point of contact To maintain high standards of patient care at all times, responding sensitively to patients who are emotional and/or distressed To provide advice to patients about the services we provide which are available to them. To use communication skills including empathy, tact and reassurance in handling all call To maintain a robust approach to data quality and patient confidentiality Person Specification Experience Essential Natural ability to empathise with patients and demonstrate a genuine care Good communication and strong interpersonal skills Excellent telephone manner Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail Highly proficient in Microsoft Office and other systems The ability to learn and adapt to new internal systems Self-motivated and self-starter with the ability to prioritise and schedule work independently Person Specification Experience Essential Natural ability to empathise with patients and demonstrate a genuine care Good communication and strong interpersonal skills Excellent telephone manner Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail Highly proficient in Microsoft Office and other systems The ability to learn and adapt to new internal systems Self-motivated and self-starter with the ability to prioritise and schedule work independently 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). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). 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). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name CHEC Address Unit C1 The Riverside Canterbury CT1 1BN Employer's website https://www.communityhealthservices.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)