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Job summary

Main area
Administration
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 4
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
529-6693792
Employer
NHS Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Floor 9, Alpha Tower
Town
Birmingham
Salary
£26,530 - £29,114 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
09/12/2024 23:59

Employer heading

NHS Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care Board logo

Administrator and Scheduler

NHS AfC: Band 4

We are a Disability Confident Employer and actively welcome applications from people with a disability, and commit to shortlisting all such suitable applicants who meet the essential criteria for an interview. Please let us know of any reasonable adjustments you require in order to participate in the recruitment process.

Job overview

The post holder will be an integral part of the locality working by supporting the All Age Continuing Healthcare Team in providing a strong business (non- clinical) and administrative function, ensuring compliance with national and local policies and operating procedures.
The post holder will be the initial point of contact in the office for clients, their relatives and other stakeholders, dealing with both routine and specialist enquiries with excellent customer service skills.
The post holder will be involved in all aspects of the CHC office functions which includes full administrative support as part of the All Age Continuing Healthcare Team.

Main duties of the job

  • To provide a full administration service to the CHC team. From initial referral, throughout the eligibility process and to support the requirements post panel administration
  • To log referrals in order of priority according to process and create accurate patient records on the electronic system
  • To input data on electronic system, to enable accuracy in reporting
  • To deliver an effective and competent level of administration and/or clerical support and consistently deliver a “client-focused” service which promotes good customer service and effective working relationships.
  • To arrange/schedule assessments and reviews for clinical colleagues, including contacting individuals, family members/representatives and other relevant professionals, as required
  • To rearrange assessment case management and reviews for all cancelled appointments.
  • Ensure assessors and case managers workload is on schedule
  • Booking patient assessment, case management and reviews and having direct contact with distressed and anxious patients and their relatives, treating them with tact and dignity always
  • Ensure the principles and duties of safeguarding are holistically, consistently and contentiously applied
  • Responsible for organising meetings for the department, minute taking, calendar management and planning any administrative work as required.

Working for our organisation

The ICB is committed to having a workforce which is representative of the population of Birmingham and Solihull.  Our current staffing profile demonstrates that we are not as representative as we would like to be at this level within the organisation.  We would actively welcome applications from males for this role.
 
The ICB is registered as a Disability Confident Employer.  We actively welcome applications from applicants with a disability and commit to shortlisting all such suitable applicants who meet the essential criteria for an interview.  Please let us know of any reasonable adjustments you require in order to participate in the recruitment process.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

  • Contribute to maintenance and monitoring of service standards around quality and KPIs
  • Have a flexible/adaptable approach to their work in order to meet various deadlines.
  • Be proactive in the management the clinician scheduling ensuring all appointments are planned and scheduled ahead of assessment and reviews at 3,12 months for all clinical activity ensuring there is not disruption to business continuity.
  • Identify breaches in waiting times ahead of 28 days targets  fast track KPIs or relevant KPIs as per team.
  • To liaise with families or representatives, ensuring they are kept fully informed and up to date throughout the CHC process
  • The post holder will be required to work on their own initiative and demonstrate a willingness to help others and be a key motivated and efficient member of the team, with responsibility for specifically allocated tasks.
  • The post holder will be expected to follow set processes, prioritise their workload and demonstrate initiative in order to fulfil the requirements of the post. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential plus an ability to deal with sensitive and confidential phone calls, emails and written communication.
  • The post holder will be required to work to tight timescales, prioritise their own workload and be able to work under pressure to a high standard whilst always maintaining confidentiality

Person specification

Essential

Essential criteria
  • Educated to NVQ 3 level in a relevant subject or equivalent level of qualification or significant equivalent previous proven experience.
  • Significant administrative/ secretarial experience including initiating and maintaining office systems.
  • Intermediate knowledge of IT systems and software programmes such as Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access.
  • Demonstrable experience of working in a large complex organisation.
  • Ability to work under pressure in a busy working environment and able to multi-task
Desirable criteria
  • Knowledge of NHS issues

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Apprenticeships logoNo smoking policyAge positiveInvestors in People: GoldMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employer

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Inga Spakova
Job title
Senior Administrator
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01216132133
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