Job overview
We are looking for a motivated and organised Team Administrator to join our Referral Management & Booking Team which covers many specialties and provides services across East Lancashire.
The post holder will have a keen eye for detail, excellent communication and organisation skills.
Working hours are Monday to Friday, between 8.00 am and 4.30 pm.
Based at the Holden Centre in Barrowford, you will be part of a dynamic team responsible for coordinating patient referrals and bookings, ensuring that administrative processes run smoothly and efficiently.
In this role, you will oversee the daily allocation of workloads, support the induction and development of new staff, and liaise closely with clinical leads and administrative colleagues to maintain high standards of service delivery. You will be responsible for monitoring key performance indicators, ensuring compliance with standard operating procedures, and contributing to continuous service improvement. Excellent communication skills are essential, as you will be a key point of contact for patients, carers, and external stakeholders. If you are passionate about making a difference through high-quality administration and enjoy working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
Coordinate daily shift patterns and allocate workloads for the Referral Management and Booking Hub Administrators.
Ensure all administrative processes follow the Therapies Standard Operating Procedures and escalate any risks or issues.
Modify and manage patient booking systems and diary templates, including creating, deleting, and rescheduling appointments.
Liaise regularly with clinical leads to ensure administrative tasks are aligned with service needs.
Communicate any delays affecting monthly reporting to the Therapies Data Systems and Information Officer.
Conduct regular spot check audits to ensure compliance with administrative standards and escalate any concerns.
Support the induction and training of new administrative staff, sharing knowledge and best practices.
Handle telephone enquiries from patients, carers, and external agencies in line with Trust policy.
Assist in managing complaints and concerns, escalating where necessary.
Accurately record and manage patient data using systems like EMIS and CERNER.
Contribute to service improvement initiatives and ensure compliance with data quality and access policies.
Working for our organisation
At East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over 600,000 people across East Lancashire and the surrounding area. We employ over 8,000 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
* Coordinate daily shift patterns and allocate workloads for the admin team.
* Ensure all administrative tasks are completed in line with SOPs and escalate any risks or issues.
* Modify and manage patient booking systems and diary templates, including creating, deleting, and rescheduling appointments.
* Communicate delays in patient administration processes to the Therapies Data Systems and Information Officer.
* Conduct regular spot check audits to ensure adherence to SOPs and the Therapies Access Policy.
* Ensure data quality standards are met and information is accurately recorded in systems such as EMIS and CERNER.
* Act as a key point of contact for patients, carers, and external
* Support the induction and training of new administrative staff.
* Maintain confidentiality and comply with data protection legislation.
* Uphold Trust values and act in the best interests of service users.
* Contribute to continuous service improvement and support the Trust’s vision of delivering safe, personal, and effective care.
* * Share knowledge and expertise to build team capability.
* Assist in managing complaints and concerns, escalating where necessary.
* agencies, handling enquiries in line with Trust policy.
* Liaise with clinical leads, GPs, commissioners, and other stakeholders to support service delivery.
* Attend and contribute to team and clinical lead meetings.
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Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
* GCSE English & Maths Level 4 GCSE or equivalent
* Level 2 Customer Services or equivalent experience or education
* T-Levels/NVQ/BTEC Level 3
Experience
Essential criteria
* Experience in a similar role with knowledge of referral to booking/patient related administration systems and processes i.e. EMIS, CERNER, ENVOY
* Proven ability to meet set timeframes working to priorities and deadlines, for example service KPIs
* Experience of customer care/liaison with the public, patients or carers including on the telephone
* Experience in reporting of basic information and collation for reports
* Proven ability to train and develop members of staff
Desirable criteria
* Previous experience of STRATA, ICE, CERNER, AccuRx
* Previous experience of building clinic diaries on EMIS
Knowledge and Skills
Essential criteria
* Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office 365
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Knowledge and understanding of confidentiality and GDPR
* Proven ability to work with excel including extraction of basic information
* Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and work flexibility to meet the needs of changing priorities
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
* Flexible and adaptable to meet changing needs of the service, taking on board new ideas, skills, and knowledge.
* Commitment to continuous professional development
* Effective team player
Other
Essential criteria
* Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner as required in accordance with the agreed job plan
* Able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the organisation