About this role
Job summary
As Receptionist in the Emergency Department, you'll be the first point of contact for patients and visitors, and will take charge of collecting patient information, processing paperwork, whilst providing a friendly and welcoming service to all.
You'll provide administrative support to facilitate the patient's progress through the hospital system and help maintain the most up to date patient records.
As well as general reception duties, the role has many different parts to it and will include supporting clinical members of staff within ED. No two days are the same!
This is an exciting and challenging role that comes with lots of opportunities to really make a difference to the patient experience. If you are organised and thrive in a busy and dynamic role, this could be the job for you.
Please note that this position will entail working a variety of shifts which will involve nights, early starts, evening and weekends, so a reliable and flexible approach is required. Flexibility to work additional shifts as and when required would be advantageous.
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Main duties of the job
1. To undertake reception duties for the department including accurately booking patients into the electronic system and responding to enquiries ensuring confidentiality is maintained at all times.2. Adhere to local policies and procedures.3. Communicate in the appropriate manner with members of the public and staff, taking into account any communication difficulties ie. hard of hearing, non-English speaking Nationals.4. Answering telephone enquiries and transferring calls within department or other departments.5. Maintain the alphabetical filing system.6. Ensure all patient referrals are processed efficiently7. Deal tactfully, sensitively and with empathy with all patients and relatives attending the department.8. Work as part of a team within the Emergency Department.9. To attend training courses as required by the departmental manager.10. Use of computer systems where appropriate, including establishing a database, e-mail system,the Internet and intranet and other office systems.
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University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN) was formed through the grouping of Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust. As one group, we are on a journey to improve services for our communities by working collaboratively, modernising the way we deliver care and continually striving for excellence.
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Job description Job responsibilities
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the Shortlisting Criteria section of the document.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Good standard of education to GCSE level or equivalent including numeracy and literacy skills , including spoken and written English
Desirable
A level English
Knowledge Essential
Experience of team working Experience of working in an Emergency Department Knowledge of administrative procedures Knowledge of GDPR and how to apply
Desirable
Previous reception experience Good working knowledge of hospital systems to include Careflow EPR
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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Employer details Employer name Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address University Hospitals of Northamptonshire
Kettering
NN16 8UZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.kgh.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)