Job summary
The North
Kirklees Enhanced Access (previously Extended Access) service has been
developed to provide enhanced access to pre-bookable and same day appointments
in general practice. All 27 practices in North Kirklees will be able to offer additional
pre-bookable and same day appointments on an evening and at the weekend. The
bookable appointments will be located across 3 hubs, the locations of which are
Dewsbury Health Centre, Liversedge Medical Centre & Cherry Tree Surgery.
The post
holder will be responsible for answering and directing telephone calls, general
administration, data entry, capturing patient experience, carrying out equipment
and drug checks and liaison with multi-disciplinary teams. The post holder will
have responsibility for opening and closing the premises. The role is dedicated
to the enhanced access service, which means working unsociable hours including
evenings, weekends and potentially Bank Holidays.
The Enhanced
Access service will run on week day evenings between 6.30pm and 9.30pm and on a
Saturday between 9.00am and 5.00pm.
Main duties of the job
To support the smooth running of the hub during
opening.
Ensure you and all colleagues are projecting a
positive, friendly image to all patients and visitors to the hub at all times.
This includes ensuring the reception team are wearing their Curo uniform, your
Supervisor uniform must be worn at all times whilst on shift to represent the
organisation.
Facilitate effective communication between
patients, the hub team, clinical staff, secondary care, out of hours/111
services and other associated healthcare agencies during operational hours
To act as first line support to the hub admin
and hub clinical teams when on duty regarding any issues they may have.
To help and assist all staff whilst on duty.
About us
We are Curo Health a GP federation formed from 27 general practices spanning 4 Primary Care Networks (PCNs) across North Kirklees.
We proudly work together as a community of general practices to help save money, secure investment, strengthen our teams and deliver high quality primary care services at scale such as evening and weekend appointments.
For the people of North Kirklees, our joint approach always aims to create better standards of care, shorter waiting times and faster access to care, right in the heart of our communities where it should be.
Job description
Job responsibilities
**Previous Applicants Need Not Apply**
Ensuring and checking that opening, closing and
security checks required for that hub location have been carried out according
to processes.
Assist in the communication and cascade of new
information or service relevant changes to all relevant staff.
Ensure the telephone is answered promptly at the
hub location and assist when required.
Ensure that correct processes are followed in
accordance with hub working.
Ensure daily hub checks are completed and
documented on Team Net along with any
other TeamNet tasks that are assigned to you.
Ensure hub (and any rooms utilised during shift)
are left in an appropriate state
To be the first point of contact for patients
arriving at the hub.
Processing confidential patient information to
pass to Clinicians.
Contacting patients with appointment times.
Keeping a watchful eye on patients waiting to be
seen and in the case of worsening symptoms, alerting a relevant professional.
Alerting Emergency Services in the event of an
emergency and/or gain help from within the department.
To work autonomously, managing own workload
effectively referring to line manager when necessary.
To adhere to all Curo Health Policies and
Procedures.
Participate and ensure own on-going development.
To maintain a high level of confidentiality and
comply with the Data Protection Act. Be aware of the nature of information
dealt with and work in a manner which ensures confidentiality and security.
Undertake any other activities deemed
appropriate and necessary by the organisation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
**Previous Applicants Need Not Apply**
Ensuring and checking that opening, closing and
security checks required for that hub location have been carried out according
to processes.
Assist in the communication and cascade of new
information or service relevant changes to all relevant staff.
Ensure the telephone is answered promptly at the
hub location and assist when required.
Ensure that correct processes are followed in
accordance with hub working.
Ensure daily hub checks are completed and
documented on Team Net along with any
other TeamNet tasks that are assigned to you.
Ensure hub (and any rooms utilised during shift)
are left in an appropriate state
To be the first point of contact for patients
arriving at the hub.
Processing confidential patient information to
pass to Clinicians.
Contacting patients with appointment times.
Keeping a watchful eye on patients waiting to be
seen and in the case of worsening symptoms, alerting a relevant professional.
Alerting Emergency Services in the event of an
emergency and/or gain help from within the department.
To work autonomously, managing own workload
effectively referring to line manager when necessary.
To adhere to all Curo Health Policies and
Procedures.
Participate and ensure own on-going development.
To maintain a high level of confidentiality and
comply with the Data Protection Act. Be aware of the nature of information
dealt with and work in a manner which ensures confidentiality and security.
Undertake any other activities deemed
appropriate and necessary by the organisation.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent)
- Good standard of general education
- SystmOne Experience
Experience
Essential
- Previous primary care experience
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Excellent telephone manner
- Ability to prioritise & manage own workload
- Friendly, helpful and can do approach
- Ability to carry out work accurately to specified deadlines
- Close attention to detail
- Excellent organisational skills
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Able to work under pressure
- Able to maintain a high level of confidentiality
- Experience of SystmOne including secretarial duties
- Working in a pressured environment with an ability to effectively resolve concerns, issues and challenging situations
- Able to demonstrate self-reflection and learning outcomes from incidents
Desirable
- Ability to motivate and encourage staff
- Ability to delegate and prioritise others and own workload
- Experience of training/mentor of lower level staff members
- Evidence of adherence to current/previous organisations policies and procedures
- Understanding of the role of the CQC
Continuing Professional Development
Essential
- Evidence of achieving at least 85% of mandatory training at required intervals
Desirable
- Willingness to attend and undertake any additional training identified as relevant to role
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent)
- Good standard of general education
- SystmOne Experience
Experience
Essential
- Previous primary care experience
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Excellent telephone manner
- Ability to prioritise & manage own workload
- Friendly, helpful and can do approach
- Ability to carry out work accurately to specified deadlines
- Close attention to detail
- Excellent organisational skills
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Able to work under pressure
- Able to maintain a high level of confidentiality
- Experience of SystmOne including secretarial duties
- Working in a pressured environment with an ability to effectively resolve concerns, issues and challenging situations
- Able to demonstrate self-reflection and learning outcomes from incidents
Desirable
- Ability to motivate and encourage staff
- Ability to delegate and prioritise others and own workload
- Experience of training/mentor of lower level staff members
- Evidence of adherence to current/previous organisations policies and procedures
- Understanding of the role of the CQC
Continuing Professional Development
Essential
- Evidence of achieving at least 85% of mandatory training at required intervals
Desirable
- Willingness to attend and undertake any additional training identified as relevant to role
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
