About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and well organised individual to join the Specialised Cancer Services Reception Team at Weston Park Hospital.
The team support our clinical colleagues with running the receptions across the hospital as well as the transport department.
Mon to Fri - two roles at 37.5 hours
Main duties of the job
To provide a friendly and efficient reception of patients, visitors and staff attending the Radiotherapy, and Outpatient Departments at Weston Park Hospital.
To carry out general administrative duties, and ensure that all clinical and nursing staff are supported.
To book patient appointments and to ensure that all clinical activity is recorded accurately on the Trust's patient administration system on the day of activity. To ensure that all patients are added to the appropriate waiting or review list, so that no patients are 'lost to follow up"
Please note this advertisement is for full time opportunities.
About us
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its employees. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
GCSE at Grade C/4 in English and Maths (or equivalent qualifications) or equivalent experience
Desirable
NVQ Level II in Business Administration / Customer Service / IT
Experience Essential
Experience of working within an office environment Experience of working in a public facing role
Desirable
Experience of working in a public facing role
Further Training Essential
Knowledge of / experience of using information and/or customer service systems Working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages including Outlook, Excel and Word
Desirable
Previous experience Infoflex / 59R Software Previous experience of PAS / Infoflex / SystmOne (area specific software)
Skills and Knowledge Essential
Understanding of data protection issues and the ability to maintain confidentiality Excellent communication skills, with ability to deal with staff at all levels Displays use of initiative with effective organisational skill Ability to prioritise and work to strict/conflicting deadlines On-going commitment to personal development
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details Employer name Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Weston Park Hospital
Whitham Road
Sheffield
S10 2SJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.sth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)