Job summary
Employer heading
Appointment Office Booking Clerk
Band 2
Welcome to Swansea Bay University Health Board. We welcome applications from people who share our values: caring for each other, working together and always improving.
Swansea Bay University Health Board reserve the right to close this vacancy after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received. Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post.
Prior consideration for this vacancy will be given to staff currently awaiting redeployment and we therefore reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any stage.
Please be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 1,2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the living wage of £12 per hour - £23,465 per annum. This temporary top up will be in place until the annual pay uplift for 2024/25 is confirmed.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Appointments Booking Centre, based in Swansea Bay University Health Board Headquarters. The Appointment Office deals with over 10,000 calls a month from patients relating to queries regarding their appointments and waiting times. The Appointment Office books patient appointments and supports other areas of the Health Board.
The successful candidate will need to be able to provide a patient centred approach to booking, whilst following guidelines. The candidate will need to be enthusiastic and have good administrative qualities.
This is a full-time post, there is a requirement to complete an evening shift. We are unable to consider working from home requests due to the nature of the post.
Main duties of the job
Provide a courteous, professional booking service for new and follow up appointments that complies with procedural guidelines and quality standards.
Administration support in the effective management of appointments bookings, including clinic maintenance.
To ensure that all communication with patients, carers and staff is always undertaken in a courteous and helpful manner.
Liaising with supervisory staff regarding the overall booking of patient appointments.
To ensure that all handover documentation is read and completed accurately in a timely manner.
Liaising with patients to arrange and agree appointments.
According to clinic template rules, booking appointments from waiting lists.
To update spreadsheets with booking and clinic information.
To respond proactively to the non-clinical needs of patients and carers, and to main the high standard and reputation of the Health Board.
To maintain the security of patient identifiable information in your care.
The Appointment Office is located at Swansea Bay University Health Board Headquarters based at Baglan.
Please note there is a requirement to complete an evening shift 12pm to 8pm. Working from home applications cannot be considered due to the nature of the role.
Working for our organisation
Swansea Bay University Health Board (formerly ABMU) was created on 1st April 2019, after responsibility for providing healthcare services in the Bridgend County Borough Council area passed from ABMU to the new Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board.
Swansea Bay UHB covers a population of around 390,000 in the Neath Port Talbot and Swansea areas and we have a budget of around £1bn. The Health Board employs approximately 12,500 staff. It has three major hospitals providing a range of services: Morriston and Singleton in Swansea, and Neath Port Talbot Hospital in Baglan, Port Talbot.
We also have a community hospital and primary care resource centres providing clinical services outside the main hospitals. Mental health and learning disabilities services are provided both in hospital and community settings. Morriston also delivers one of two cardiac surgery services in Wales.
The Health Board is part of A Regional Collaboration for Health (ARCH), which is a partnership with Hywel Dda University Health Board and Swansea University. ARCH is a unique collaboration project aimed at improving the wellbeing and wealth of South West Wales.
To find out more, please see: https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/
Our values: https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/jobs/why-work-for-us/
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Person specification
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
- Self Motivated/Able to work unsupervised
- Confident – able to communicate to staff of all levels
- Is tactful and shows awareness of sensitive issues
Skills & Abilities
Essential criteria
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Excellent Telephone Manner
- Proven organizational and administrative skills, ability to prioritize work loads
- Have a flexible approach to work
- Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines
Desirable criteria
- Able to speak Welsh
Experience
Essential criteria
- Good knowledge of administration/clerical procedures
- Experience using computer software packages such as Microsoft Office
- Experience of effective team work
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working in a busy office environment
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Minimum 5 GCSE's at C or above
Desirable criteria
- NVQ in Administration or equivalent
- ECDL
Values
Essential criteria
- Can demonstrate SBU values
Applicant requirements
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Lisa O'Mahoney
- Job title
- Appointment Office Support Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01792 516698
- Additional information
Alternative contacts who can also provide information on this post or arrange a visit to the department are:
Rachel Holmes, Appointment Office Support Manager
or Annmarie Moss, Appointment Office Support Manager
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