About this role
Job summary
Please note that this vacancy may close early if we receive a high number of applications.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and organisedPatient Experience and Engagement Administration Officer to join our Patient Experience Team. This role is central to ensuring the voices of patients, carers and local communities are heard and used to improve services across the Trust. The post holder will also provide support to the voluntary services and interpretations lead.
The postholder will provide comprehensive administrative, operational and analytical support for a range of patient experience and engagement programmes, including the NHS Friends and Family Test (FFT), National Patient Surveys, patient feedback initiatives and public engagement activities. You will work closely with clinical and non-clinical teams to collect, analyse and report on patient feedback, coordinate engagement events, maintain databases and support quality improvement activities arising from patient insight.
We are looking for a highly motivated individual with excellent organisational, communication and IT skills, who is passionate about improving the experience of patients and families and making a positive difference to the services we provide.
Main duties of the job
As a Patient Experience and Engagement Administration Officer, you will provide administrative and analytical support to the Patient Experience Team including voluntary services and interpretation services, helping to ensure that patient feedback is collected, analysed and used to improve services across the Trust.
Key responsibilities include coordinating patient experience and engagement activities, administering the Friends and Family Test (FFT) and national patient surveys, maintaining databases and records, and preparing reports on patient feedback and experience metrics. You will support the organisation of meetings, engagement events and patient participation activities, liaising with patients, carers, Trust staff and external stakeholders.
The role requires the ability to manage competing priorities, maintain accurate records, and produce clear and timely information to support service improvement. You will help identify themes and trends from patient feedback, support quality improvement initiatives, and contribute to ensuring that the patient voice influences service development and delivery.
We are looking for a motivated and organised individual with excellent communication and IT skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. A commitment to delivering high-quality customer service and improving patient experience is essential.
About us
DBTH is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues.
At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions.
As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.
We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditionso Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read this document carefully.Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
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Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience Essential
Experience of working in an administrative, customer service or patient-facing environment. Experience of handling sensitive and confidential information. Experience of producing reports and presentations. Excellent Microsoft Office skills including Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint. Experience of managing databases, spreadsheets and electronic records. Experience of working to deadlines and managing competing priorities. Understanding of patient-centred care principles. Understanding of confidentiality and information governance. Knowledge of customer service principles. Understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion.
Desirable
Experience of working within the NHS or healthcare environment. Experience of patient experience, engagement, volunteer services or quality improvement activities. Experience of survey administration and reporting. Knowledge of FFT or patient survey programmes Knowledge of NHS patient experience programmes. Understanding of quality improvement methodologies Knowledge of community engagement approaches
Qualifications and Training Essential
Educated to NVQ Level 4, equivalent qualification or equivalent practical experience. GCSE English and Maths Grade C/4 or above or equivalent. Evidence of continuous professional development.
Desirable
Business Administration Qualification. Data Analysis or Customer Service qualification
Personal Attributes & Skills Essential
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Strong organisational skills. High attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to handle sensitive information with diplomacy and professionalism. Ability to work as part of a team. Good analytical skills and ability to identify themes from feedback. Ability to communicate with a wide range of people. Ability to prioritise workload and work independently
Desirable
Experience of facilitating meetings or engagement events. Experience of producing data dashboards or reports.
Demonstrate Our We Care Values and the DBTH Way Essential
Kind, Inclusive, Person-centred, Empowering, Accountable, Collaborative, Attentive Listening, Integrity and Honesty, Courage and Positivity.
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 Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT
Address Doncaster Royal Infirmary
Armthorpe Road
Doncaster
DN2 5LT
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.dbth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)