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 community 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 Patient Booking Coordinators to join us as we continue to expand throughout the UK.
About the role
All patients that are referred throughout the country are processed and booked via our Referral & Bookings Management Centre. As an NHS commissioned service our aim is that our referral and bookings team is the most responsive to patient needs the safest and the best Nationwide.
Due to our continued growth we are looking for Patient Booking Coordinators to join the team. Our team thrive in our busy Contact Centre and enjoy an atmosphere where everyone takes on a high level of personal responsibility for achieving outstanding service whilst building strong relationships both internally and externally.
We are looking for someone who can :
* Be the first point of contact for patients general practitioners and optometrists throughout the referral process
* Regularly liaise with primary community and secondary care providers using a mix of telephone and online e-referral NHS and in-house IT systems
* Process referrals
* Book patients appointments using the booking system
* Performing ad hoc administration duties as necessary
* Working effectively and efficiently to the CHEC standards
What you'll bring to the role :
* Excellent customer service skills
* Ability to work as part of a team
* IT literacy
* Ability to work under pressure and to service levels
* Have empathy and patience with referrals
* Strong communication skills and confidence when speaking on the phone
* Good attention to detail
What can we offer you
* 23 days annual leave
* Refer a friend scheme
* Company pension
* Company sick pay scheme
* Life assurance scheme
* Bluelight Card- 100s of discount and cashback options
* Career development opportunities dedicated reward framework and multiple learning opportunities.
* Performance review with a training and development plan
* Great team and working environment
About CHEC
Since 2012 CHEC has been working with the NHS to increase patient choice and provide better access to exceptional timely locally-based ophthalmology and gastroenterology care free at the point of care.
CHEC has a nationwide portfolio of community hospitals and clinics operating in a unique hub-and-spoke model. We are proud to have a role alongside colleagues in the NHS offering patients the choice of access to essential procedures and help achieve the best possible clinical outcomes. We continue to expand our community-based offering of vital healthcare to patients across England including ENT (Ear Nose and Throat) and Dermatology services.
CHEC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees to share this commitment this includes being aware of and adhering to all CHEC Safeguarding policies. Recruitment checks are undertaken in accordance with the NHS Employment Check Standards and successful applicants may be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
As An Employer
Good relationships are built on trust integrity and honesty the values that underpin CHECs commitment to the delivery of patient focused services. We strongly believe in a strong and open relationship with our employees.
As an employer CHEC offers a great place to work and an enthusiastic team to work within. Amongst the benefits of becoming a CHEC team member are :
* Generous salary and promotion policy
* Corporate learning
* CHEC provide cross-functional experience
* Good work life balance
* Positive culture
* Employee relationships
* Access to Work
Get support if you have a disability or health condition :
CHEC we are committed to ensuring everyone has equal access and opportunity throughout the recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments or have any general queries regarding this position please contact a member of our team at or call .
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