About this role
Job summary
Are you highly organised, friendly, and passionate about delivering excellent patient care? We're looking for a proactive and detail-oriented individual to join our dynamic Emergency Department Reception Team.
In this varied and vital role, you'll be the first point of contact for patients, providing essential clerical and administrative support. From handling telephone enquiries and greeting patients at reception, to booking and managing appointments, you'll play a key part in ensuring a smooth and positive patient experience.
If you thrive in a busy environment, enjoy working as part of a team, and take pride in maintaining high standards of accuracy and professionalism, we'd love to hear from you.
Please note no VISA sponsorship is available for this role.
Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.
Main duties of the job
Undertake registration procedures, using the Careflow system, on patients presenting to the department
Liaise with medical/nursing staff regarding patient priority
Answer and resolve enquiries from patients and relatives presenting to the department
Obtain unit folders as and when required from medical records
Retrieve hospital numbers and patient information from Careflow
Answer and resolve telephone enquiries efficiently and politely
Ensure that discharge letters have been requested for all patients who have attended the department
Collate discharge letters to be sent to the GP surgeries
Gather patient notes which may be required for departmental clinics
Carry out filing and document imaging of patient records and miscellaneous documents
Photocopying patient records and documents, as required
About us
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
Job description Job responsibilities
Are you looking for an exciting fast-paced admin role using your unique qualities? Then we want to hear from you.
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Educated to GCSE level, or equivalent
Desirable
Knowledge of Careflow
Experience Essential
Customer Service Experience Experience in assisting the general public in various capacities
Desirable
Experience of working in a busy NHS environment
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.
Employer details Employer name Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address Southend
Prittlewell Chase
Westcliff on Sea
SS0 0RY
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)