Job overview
This is a patient facing role and the successful candidate must be able to demonstrate the ability to work well under pressure and manage their time and workload effectively as you will be working in a busy children’s clinic environment which can sometimes be noisy. Although your work will be guided you must be able to work unsupervised, using your own initiative and be able to respond quickly and efficiently. This role requires you to have an empathetic nature as you will encounter anxious children/families/carers.
As a focused individual, you will need to be organised have the ability to prioritise your workload, have excellent communication skills and be a creative thinker and multitasker who is able to effectively problem solve and meet tight deadlines. You will have the ability to work as part of a friendly and supportive team working to achieve common goals.
We would welcome any telephone/email enquiries prior to application .
Main duties of the job
1. Action appointments from worklist.
2. Action appointment requests on electronic database from clinicians and consultants.
3. Change, cancel or amend appointments as required whilst following various booking rules.
4. Ensuring clinics are appropriately utilised.
5. Expedition of referrals.
6. Maintain clinic room bookings.
7. Manage electronic worklists.
8. Add, end and re-open referrals on electronic database
9. Escalate issues to appropriate manager/clinician.
10. Meet and greet parents/children asking relevant screening questions.
11. Receive enquiries via telephone, email, text or fact to face from internal and external parties.
Respond sensitively to parents who may be worried, anxious or distressed.
Working for our organisation
Trust Information Pack:
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
12. Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
13. 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
14. A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
15. Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
16. NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
17. An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
18. Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: .
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
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We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
Person specification
Education, Qualifications and Training
Essential criteria
19. •GCSE Maths and English at grade C+ or equivalent
20. •Good written and spoken English
21. •Willingness to work towards Level 3 qualification
Desirable criteria
22. •Administrative qualification equivalent to NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience
Experience and Knowledge Required
Essential criteria
23. •Experience of working within a team
24. •Understanding of a range of work procedures and processes
25. •Experience of working to a high standard in a customer service environment
26. •Demonstrable knowledge of secretarial or administration procedures
Desirable criteria
27. •Previous administrative experience of at least one year
28. •Experience of dealing with confidential information
29. •Experience of working in the NHS
Skills and Attributes
Essential criteria
30. •Good verbal and written communication skills
31. •Good interpersonal skills
32. •Ability to communicate with staff at all levels, including Consultant medical staff and senior administrative staff
33. •Ability to communicate effectively with all service users
Desirable criteria
34. •Good organisational skills
Aptitude and Personal Qualities
Essential criteria
35. •Able to work as part of a team
36. •Able to work in a fast paced environment and remain calm during busy periods
37. •Able to show flexibility and adaptation to service requirements