Cardiology Receptionist - London, United Kingdom - Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

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London, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Description

The Reception Staff are the first point of contact for patients and visitors arriving within the Cardiology Department. The receptionist role is to provide administrative support and to contribute directly with the management of patient's clinical care

Greet all patients and visitors when they enter the department, establish which area they are to be seen in and redirect as appropriate.
To deal with telephone inquiries in a polite, helpful and courteous manner whilst making sure that patient confidentiality is maintained.

database (Electronic Patient Record) ensuring that strict data accuracy and confidentiality is upheld in accordance with the Data Protection Act and the Access to Health Records Act.

Preparation and running of the daily clinics which are held within the Cardiology department, including diagnostics and walk in appointments.
To check in patients arriving in the department, and to ensure any patient DNA's are recorded promptly.
To book or reschedule any diagnostic tests within the cardiology department and send out the relevant test information to patients.
To book according to the 18 week pathway and diagnostic pathway guidelines when booking or rearranging appointments or tests.
To liaise with cardiology technicians, cardiology manager and service managers for any appointment slot issues.

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.

We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients.

In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.

Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.

We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.

Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.

Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

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