About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated full-time permanent Team Leader within the Patient Administration Services Team, based at the Birmingham Children's Hospital.
We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic person, with a flexible approach, to provide support primarily to the front desk senior clerks (Out-Patient Reception), ensuring first-class service is delivered to our patients. The post holder will ensure all administrative processes are followed, in line with standard operating procedures, providing a streamlined service to our patients.
You will support in co-ordinating the teams on a daily basis and be responsible with existing team leaders in day to day management. You will primarily be working closely with the Patient Admin Services Operational Manager in supporting team leaders and the department where necessary. You will work in all areas in addition to actively be involved with the implementation of any new ways of working. To assist in coordinating the Patient Admin Service across the Trust in conjunction with the other Team Leaders (please see JD for further details).
You must be flexible and be adaptable to change and be able to manage the forthcoming changes within the department. If you are relish a challenge, can work under pressure and want to experience first line management then this job is for you
Main duties of the job
To be responsible for the day to day management of members of the Patient Admin Services Team. Primarily working closely with the line management team responsible for the out-patient reception teams To assist in coordinating the Patient Admin Service across the Trust in conjunction with the other Team Leaders (please see JD for further details).
Be available to support senior colleagues who line manage other areas within PAST - health records, and digitisation services team, ward clerk teams, out-patient and emergency department receptionists.
Working hours: shift pattern between the hours of 08.00 to 17:30
About us
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.
Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.
Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.
Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.
Job description Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS Essential
Educated to GCSE English & Mathematics level. ECDL or equivalent.
Desirable
Training in equal opportunities and/or recruitment and selection NVQ level 4 or equivalent knowledge and experience.
ANALYTICAL AND JUDGEMENT SKILLS Essential
To be able to show empathy and understanding towards individual staff needs Articulate, methodical, self motivated and able to work well within a team Demonstrate willingness to lean and develop within the role in line with performance development expectations Knowledge of patient administration systems Clear oral and written communication skills as well as excellent interpersonal skills Demonstrate experience in the ability to meet deadlines in an unpredictable and pressurised environment
PERSONAL SKILLS / ABILITIES AND ATTRIBUTES Essential
Evidence of being able to remain calm under pressure and meet work requirements on a daily basis Able to learn quickly and use own initiative Reliable, dedicated, punctual, patient and flexible Good time keeping and attendance records Ability to commmunicate effectively with patients, parents/guardians, clinical and non-clinical staff and department colleagues and staff
KNOWLEDGE & NATURE OF EXPERIENCE Essential
Proven knowledge and experience of working with Patient Records or similar area of work Previous reasonable NHS experience (working to A&C band 3 or above) Working front line experience/skills. Knowledge Patient Administration Systems & PC experience. Microsoft Office experience particularly Word and Excel Able to meet deadlines in a pressurised environment
Desirable
Previous Experience / knowledge of the Emergency Department, Ward Clerk, outpatient and health records and digitisation roles Previous/equivalent experience of staff supervision
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 Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Address Birmingham Children's Hospital
Steelhouse Lane
Birmingham
B4 6NH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://bwc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)