Job summary
- Main area
- Cardiology
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 2
- Contract
- Fixed term: 12 months (up to)
- Hours
- Part time - 22.5 hours per week (Monday - Wednesday 9-5)
- Job ref
- 374-LCJY002
- Employer
- East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Conquest Hospital
- Town
- Hastings
- Salary
- £23,615 per annum, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 28/11/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Cardiology Booking Clerk
NHS AfC: Band 2
We are proud to provide ‘Outstanding’ care and be a great place to work.
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust provides safe, compassionate and high quality hospital and community care to the half a million people living in East Sussex and those who visit our local area.
We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex with an annual income of £568 million and we are the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex.
Our extensive health services are provided by over 7,000 dedicated members of staff working from two acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites across East Sussex, and in people’s own homes.
In 2020 the Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated us as ‘Good’ overall, and ‘Outstanding’ for being Caring and Effective. The Conquest Hospital in Hastings and our Community Services were rated ‘Outstanding’ and Eastbourne DGH was rated ‘Good’ Our two acute hospitals have Emergency Departments and provide 24 hour a day care, offering a comprehensive range of surgical, medical, outpatient and maternity services, supported by a full range of diagnostic and therapy services.
In the summer of 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious ‘Building for our Future’ (BFF) programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to redevelop and expand our hospitals at Eastbourne, Hastings and Bexhill, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.
We provide safe, compassionate and high quality hospital and community care to over half a million people living in East Sussex and those who visit our local area.
We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex with an annual income of £650 million and we are the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive health services are provided by over 8,000 dedicated members of staff working from two acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites across East Sussex, and in people’s own homes.
In 2020 the Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated us as ‘Good’ overall, and ‘Outstanding’ for being Caring and Effective. Conquest Hospital and our Community Services were rated ‘Outstanding’ and Eastbourne DGH was rated ‘Good’.
Our two acute hospitals have emergency departments and provide 24 hour a day care, offering a comprehensive range of surgical, medical, outpatient and maternity services, supported by a full range of diagnostic and therapy services. Our centre for trauma services and obstetrics is at Conquest Hospital, while our centre for urology and stroke services is at Eastbourne DGH. At Bexhill Hospital we offer a range of outpatient, day surgery, rehabilitation and intermediate care services. At Rye, Winchelsea and District Memorial Hospital we offer outpatients, rehabilitation and intermediate services. At Uckfield Community Hospital we provide day surgery and outpatient care.
In the community, we deliver services that focus on people with long term conditions living well outside hospital, through our integrated locality teams working with district and community nursing teams. Community members of staff also provide care to patients in their homes and from a number of clinics, health centres and GP surgeries.
Job overview
We have an exciting opportunity for a part-time motivated booking clerk to join our busy Cardiology administrative team. The post available will be based at Conquest Hospital and may involve some working from home. The successful applicant will demonstrate excellent communication skills, be well organised, motivated and be able to work well within a very busy team to provide high quality administrative support. Experience working in a changing, fast paced office environment is essential along with the ability to show initiative.
Main duties of the job
The post holder’s main responsibilities are: To act as first point of contact for patients requiring cardiac test appointments along with booking new and follow up appointments, outcome / cash up appointments, answer telephone calls and support the Cardiology Elective Bookings Manager. The post holder may also be required to cover reception and help patients with directions or provide any appropriate information they may need while maintaining a high level of confidentiality. Other admin duties will arise as required.
Working for our organisation
We are proud to provide ‘Outstanding’ care and be a great place to work.
We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people’s own homes.
In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as ‘Good’ overall, and ‘Outstanding’ for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated ‘Outstanding’. Eastbourne DGH rated ‘Good’.
In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious ‘Building for our Future’ programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached job description.
For any further questions or queries then please contact the appointed manager.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths
- Ability to undertake additional training on departmental IT and manual systems
- Computer literate
Experience
Essential criteria
- Previous admin and customer service skills.
Desirable criteria
- Experience and understanding of a Patient Administration System (PAS) Customer care skills and experience, preferably within a healthcare environment.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Essential criteria
- Good IT skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office Word, Excel and Outlook
- Knowledge of IT systems
Desirable criteria
- An awareness of Government Access Targets
- Ability to control a conversation with a difficult or emotional patient.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Megan Thomas-Langlands
- Job title
- Elective Booking Manager - Cardiology
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07517403636
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