Job summary
Anexciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced administrator to deliver aneffective and efficient telephone-based customer service to service users inthe County Durham area. Working collaboratively with all stakeholders tomaximise customer satisfaction. All relevant training will be provided to anysuccessful candidates.
SPA Community HealthServices runs over 24 hours, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. The successfulapplicant will work a varied shift pattern to support with the smooth runningof the service. We are looking for staff to work varied shifts between 8am and9pm (with opportunities for the Day Team to pick up Night duties).
This role is hybrid workingtherfore allows a balance to work from home and within base following thecompletion of all mantatory training and successful sign off within the role. Wewould support applicants who would prefer to work part time or job share.
Previousunsuccessful applicants need not apply.
Main duties of the job
Thepost holder will provide a first point of contact for referrals into variouscommunity teams. They should have the ability to self-manage and use resourcesefficiently to ensure a timely, high quality and consistent service.
The staff member willrecord accurate information on SystmOne, and various other clinical systems toprovide this service and assist the delivery of the clinical services. Theywill be expected to resolve day to day issues, apply critical thinking andsupport with training and development of others within the service as required.
We can offer development inthe role through developmental training and deputisation of the SPA Admin Leadwhen required.
Allexperience will be considered if preferred qualifications not obtained.
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
From April 1 2024 we are unable to offer sponsorship for healthcare roles that do not meet the minimum salary £23,200, to apply you must have Right to Work in the United Kingdom. If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents
Job description
Job responsibilities
Toprovide a first point of contact into the community teams, undertaking a highstandard of referral that accurately records clients level of needs, as wellas mandatory data required for external and internal standards.
Respond to all telephoneenquiries in an efficient, responsible and timely manner in line with operatingstandards, handling all enquiries with diplomacy, sensitivity and reassurance.
To examine facts orsituations, particularly around redirecting enquiries to other agencies andconverting enquiries into referrals to operational teams. Applicants will beguided through the identification of emergency and crisis situations, seekingadvice from clinical staff within the SPA team where appropriate.
To record accurate andfactual information, ensuring it is passed to the appropriate team/individualin a timely manner, maintain concentration during unpredictable demand withinthe service.
To respond to all incomingtelephone calls from a diverse range of people some of which may have a widerange of communication difficulties or may be telephoning regarding distressingor emotional information. Some calls may require tact or persuasive skills,barriers to understanding; to provide and receive complex or sensitiveinformation
To be responsible formonitoring and processing healthcare telehealth alerts from care homes via adigital platform, passing relevant information/alerts to the clinician on duty.
To maintain accuraterecords to the requirements of departmental standards, including computerisedor manual data collection.
To assist the admin teamlead with planning staff rotas and cover, coordinating the shift or supportingwith delivering training.
Monitor own performance anddevelop the knowledge and skills needed to achieve best practice in the role.
To follow policies andprocedures in the SPA and in CDDFT.
Ensuring the best possibleoutcome for the customers in line with operational procedures and best practiceby escalating complaints, queries, concerns and feedback effectively.
Ensure that any issueswhich may impact upon the business continuity of the service are escalated.
Provide business continuitysupport to locality teams as and when required.
Anyother duties within the responsibilities of the post and to be aware of thepriorities and needs of the manager to ensure deadlines are met.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
1. Good standard of general education.
2. HNC/ Diploma/ NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration of equivalent experience.
3. Keyboard/ typing qualification equivalent to RCA 3/ OCR Advanced text/ work processing or equivalent experience skills to a high standard.
Desirable
4. Management Course.
5. Leadership Course.
Experience
Essential
6. Experience of working with customers to deal with answering queries or problem solving.
7. Experience of working within a team.
8. Experience of dealing with complex issues.
9. Experience of providing a high quality service to internal or external customers in an organization.
Desirable
10. Experience of using SystmOne and SSID.
11. Experience of working in community services.
12. Experience of working in a customer service/ call center environment.
13. Experience of maintaining databases, office systems or performance/ target management systems.
Special Skills and Knowledge
Essential
14. Knowledge and application of computer packages and computer databases: Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
15. Ability to adapt and use various IT and telephone call handling systems.
16. Excellent written, verbal and communication skills and the ability to identify the needs of customers, exchange information with patients, relatives and staff on a variety of matters.
17. Ability to exercise judgement when dealing with enquiries, analyze information to resolve problems for patients, carers and staff using a professional responsible and caring manner, maintaining discretion and confidentiality at all times.
18. Ability to work on own initiative, make informed decisions and communicate these to team lead/ manager where necessary.
19. Ability to organize and prioritize tasks; under pressure and to tight deadlines.
20. Ability to demonstrate duties to new starters, train less experienced staff.
21. Ability to record concise and factual referral information or actions taken to sign post to other services if appropriate.
22. Ability to work under pressure to manage workload and to prioritize and delegate as appropriate.
Desirable
23. Knowledge of customer service/ call center processes.
24. Knowledge of SystmOne.
25. Understanding of medical terminology.
26. Knowledge of Data Protection and Caldicott principles.
Special Requirements
Essential
27. Able to work at a computer for prolonged periods of time.
28. Able to maintain concentration with unpredictable workload demands.
29. Able to manage exposure to distressing or emotional circumstances.
30. Able to travel across Trust sites to meet the requirements of the post.
31. Able to work flexibly to meet the changing needs of the organization and service.
32. Commitment to continuing training and development to meet the requirements of the role.