Job overview

We are looking to appoint a highly-motivated, enthusiastic, efficient and friendly person to be part of our Central Booking Line and Reception Team.

The Clinic Clerk within Integrated Sexual Health Services will work in a busy integrated sexual health environment, within a multidisciplinary team. 

Shift patterns will be

 Mondays - 07:45 - 19:00

Tuesdays - 07:45 - 19:00 or 17:45 (alternate)

Saturdays (1 in 4) 09:45 - 13:15

Main duties of the job

The Clinic Clerk within Integrated Sexual Health Services will work in a busy integrated sexual health environment, within a multidisciplinary team. 

You will:

• Work effectively as part of the reception and central booking telephone line teams across clinic settings in North Derbyshire, dealing with enquiries promptly, politely and effectively in all circumstances. This will involve asking clients sensitive questions. 
• Ensure clinic is conducted efficiently and is properly prepared to receive patients before clinic and secured after clinic sessions. 
• Use the Inform electronic patient records system to book, amend, and cancel appointments, as well as arriving patients coming into service
• Observing and maintaining strict confidentiality with regards to any patients/family/staff records and information in line with the requirements of the Data Protection Act
• Dealing appropriately with instructions or queries from staff, clinicians and partner organisations
• Use the Inform electronic patient records system to book, amend, and cancel appointments, as well as arriving patients coming into service
• Assist in clerical/administrative duties as required
• Work flexibly to support the ongoing development of sexual health services, engaging in patient and public involvement in hubs and peripheral clinics as required
• Responsibility for the waiting room including supporting patients who may be upset or have to wait longer than expected for their appointment

Working for our organisation

Integrated Sexual Health Services has clinics at our Wheatbridge and Florence Nightingale Community Hospital Site in additional to many peripheral clinics across Derby and Derbyshire.  

DCHS employ around 4,200 substantive staff, caring for patients in 11 community hospitals and more than 30 health centres, as well as in clinics, GP practices, schools, care homes and, increasingly, in people's own homes and via virtual consultations.

Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust (DCHS) is one of the largest providers of specialist community healthcare in England and we currently employ around 4,500 staff.  We deliver a variety of services across Derbyshire, caring for nearly 1.8 million patients each year.

We deliver patient care through 11 community hospitals, 4 minor injury units, 29 health centres and a learning disability centre.  Another key part of our service is out in the community where we care for people in their own homes via therapists, health visitors and district nurses, and promoting public health in the wider community.  As a Trust we care for patients of all ages with a special focus on the needs of elderly people and the very young.

DCHS has been recognised as a top 10 NHS organisation to work for in the UK by the Health Service Journal and NHS Employers in their Best Places to Work 2015 campaign.  The Trust is also the runner-up in the category for the best NHS community trust employer.

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Our vision “to be the best provider of local healthcare and to be a great place to work”

Our values:

1) To get the basics right
2) To act with compassion and respect
3) To make a difference
4) To value and develop teamwork
5) To value everyone’s contribution because everyone matters

The majority of our locations offer free parking facilities for staff.

We will communicate with you regarding your application via email so please check your email account on a regular basis.  If using hotmail, MSN or yahoo email accounts please check your 'junk/spam' mail regularly.

If you require any support in completing the application form please do not hesitate to contact the Recruitment Team,   01332 564856, option 1, option 1  or   [email protected]  and we will be happy to provide assistance.

Please note - if we receive a high number of applications for this position we reserve the right to withdraw the post before the closing date, therefore it is advisable that you apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment. 

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for our service and for you.  Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that's job share, part time or another flexible pattern.