Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen across the Emergency Floor for an Administrator.
We are looking for an enthusiastic ward clerk/receptionist to join the Emergency Floor. This is an excellent opportunity for you to join a dynamic team who are responsible for providing administrative support across the Emergency Department Reception, Emergency Assessment Unit and Medical Receiving Unit.
You will be joining a motivated, dynamic team that operates 365 days a year providing reception/ward clerk cover 24 hours a day. This includes weekends, bank holidays and Christmas/New year cover. Shift patterns can be flexible, we have a variety of shifts available between the hours of 8am-midnight.
This post involves patient contact with front-line Emergency reception and ward clerk duties. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent communication skills and the ability to deliver a friendly, professional service to our patients. Accuracy and attention to detail are vital in this role, together with the ability to multi-task in a busy environment. Full training provided and management support for career progression opportunities should they arise.
Please contact Emily Williams or Alex Williams, ED Team Leader on 01803 656109 or e-mail for more information.
Main duties of the job
1. To provide high quality administrative and reception support to ensure an effective and efficient service in line with Standard Operating Procedures.
2. To support the Emergency Admin Team Leader to undertake change management.
3. To be the first point of contact for all Emergency Patients and their relatives as they arrive in, or contact, the Emergency Department.
4. To ensure that patients are treated with courtesy, dignity and respect.
5. There are no responsibilities for line management of staff or budget control.
About us
We have a large admin team working across the Emergency Floor, which includes the Emergency Department, Acute Medical Unit, Emergency Assessment Unit and Hospital at Night, to maintain excellent patient care and customer service along with our clinical colleagues.
Job description
Job responsibilities
6. To ensure patients are received and processed in line with key performance indicators, ensuring accuracy and a high level of data quality
7. To use the relevant IT systems to register patients, record attendances, make appointments and transfer medical records as required
8. Attend statutory, essential and mandatory training
9. Use of Trust computer systems, ensuring patients are booked in accurately in a timely manner
Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
10. Knowledge of Microsoft Office software
11. Ability to work as part of a team
12. Able to communicate effectively
13. Proven experience of providing a customer focused service
Desirable
14. Knowledge of Trust Patient Administrative and Information Systems
15. Knowledge of a range of patient computer software packages Symphony, WinDip, IHCS, Infoflex
Qualifications
Essential
16. Good standard of general education to include GCSE in Maths and English or equivalent
17. Experience of working in a reception area
18. Accurate typing to ensure a high level of data quality
Desirable
19. NVQ 2 in Administration or equivalent