An exciting opportunity has arisen within NHS Fife’s Patient Experience Team for a motivated and compassionate individual to join us as a Patient Experience Officer.
In this pivotal role, you will support the administration of patient feedback and the complaints handling process, contributing directly to the continuous improvement of patient care. You will also assist in delivering the wider services of the Patient Experience Team, helping to ensure that every patient voice is heard and valued.
We are looking for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, can manage a busy and varied workload, and is confident working to tight deadlines. You should be adaptable, proactive, and able to prioritise effectively in response to changing demands.
Key skills and attributes include:
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• High standard of administrative and IT proficiency
• Strong organisational and time management abilities
• A professional, empathetic approach to customer service
• Confidence liaising with staff at all levels across the organisation
In return, you will join a supportive and experienced team, working collaboratively with colleagues across NHS Fife. You will play a key role in ensuring compliance with both National and Local feedback and complaints procedures.
For informal enquiries, please contact Siobhan McIlroy, Head of Patient Experience on 01592 648153, Ext: 28069.
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We offer flexible working and family-friendly policies and fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.
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