Patient Administrator - Southampton, United Kingdom - University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
2 weeks ago
Description
We are a friendly and supportive team dedicated to the service and mothers we come into contact with daily. The role is a valuable part of the women's journey and an asset to our service.
Our clinical team look after high-risk or problematic pregnancy, and women who may be carrying a baby with an abnormality.
We also see women who have already had babies with abnormalities, or who have a family history of genetic problems.
We perform scans and other tests to tell us more about the baby's problem so that we can plan the right care for the rest of the pregnancy.
We are looking for full time and part time.Full time hours a week full time Monday to Friday 8am-4pm, week 1 and 9am-5pm week 2.
Part time is between days) and 30 hours ( 4 days) the hours will be 8am-4pm, week 1 and 9am-5pm week 2 between Mon and Friday - how many hours and days can be discussed at interview.
You can read an overview of the main duties of the role in the section below: Job Description and Main Responsibilities.
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.
UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
At UHS we are committed to providing a flexible working environment. We believe that it benefits everyone if we achieve a positive work-life balance.Whether you are balancing family, study or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.
We're proud to have been voted in the Top Five acute Trusts for our commitment to supporting our staff to achieve work-life balance.
UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme and life insurance.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
You will be responsible for all elements of administration of the patient journey, from clinic letter production to managing scans and outpatient appointments.
You will need to be able to work in a calm, logical and methodical way but be able to multi-task whilst dealing with frequent interruptions, and you must possess effective communication skills.
The role is varied and busy and you will need to have a flexible approach to a demanding workload with changing priorities.
You will need to have a high standard of spelling and grammar and someone who is committed to learn and develop.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
- High standards of accuracy with attention to detail.
- Ability to communicate over the telephone and in person.
- Use of IT skills, including Microsoft Office suite
- The ability to work independently, seeking guidance where necessary
Advanced IT skills, proven experience of using a word processing package (preferably Microsoft Word) and excellent keyboard skills is essential.
This is an area of high activity. Good communication, organisation skills and the ability to prioritise your workload are essential for this role. You will need to have an accurate and systematic approach to your work and attention to detail.Effective communication skills are crucial as you will liaise with a variety of people including the general public and hospital staff.
The ability to work either alone or co-operatively in a team environment are key to this role.
The successful post holder will be expected to cover colleagues in times of sickness and annual leave across our services.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch.
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