Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Maternity Booking Clerk

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Job summary

We are a large friendly Maternity Team who multi-task and support all areas of Maternity Services here at Homerton University NHS Foundation Trust. We are looking for a Maternity Booking Clerk to join our team.

The post holder will work as part of a team to ensure patient administration such as referrals to the service are managed in line with the key performance indicators (KPIs) and patient contact is managed effectively, that patients are called in a timely manner to ensure attendance at booked appointments. The post holder will be responsible for patient contact using relevant technology, as well as booking and cancelling appointments using e-RS, Electronic Patient Record (EPR) and Viewpoint systems.

The post holder will support the Maternity Administration Coordinator to proactively manage clinic capacity. As well as providing a patient centred service that ensures patient queries are responded to within two working days. The post holder will be proactive in identifying and escalating processes and or events which may lead to delayed appointments and patient care, and against the key performance indicators (KPIs) for clinical and non-clinical standards.

IT and data entry plays a vital part of this role so you will need to be an efficient administrator with proven reception and telephone experience.

***Closing date is indicative only and this vacancy may close early without notice when sufficient applications have been received.***

Main duties of the job

You will be responsible for delivering excellent customer service to the Maternity patients and you will be be working as part of a team to ensure patient referrals and telephone queries are dealt with professionally, empathetically and timely.

You must have:

  • An excellent telephone manner
  • Prioritisation and organisational skills to manage your work effectively
  • Intermediate skills in administrative processes and customer services
  • Good communications skills both verbal and written
  • Ability to work without direct supervision on a daily basis, as well as effectively within a team;
  • Attention to detail
  • Able to meet tight deadlines

About us

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.

Details

Date posted

24 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£30,074 a year p.a. inc.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

293-SWNS-0482

Job locations

Homerton University Hospital

Homerton Row

London

E9 6SR


Job description

Job responsibilities

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. For both documents please view the attachment/s on this page

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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. For both documents please view the attachment/s on this page

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

  • 5xGCSE's including English and Maths or equivalent
  • willingness to complete a level 3 course

Desirable

  • NVQ level 2/3

Skills/Abilities

Essential

  • Able to work as part of a team
  • Able to confidently deal with the public and manage a range of patient calls
  • Able to organise own workload
  • Able to work under pressure and in stressful situations
  • Excellent written/ verbal communication skills and telephone manner
  • Computer literate with good keyboard skills
  • Able to work to and achieve targets

Desirable

  • Willingness to continue personal development and training

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working with the public
  • Experience of data collection and data entry
  • Substantive experience of working in administration / customer service

Desirable

  • Experience of using hospital administration electronic patient record systems
  • Experience of Microsoft Office Applications
  • Experience of working in a call centre
  • Experience of working in Maternity Services

Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge/understanding of patient confidentiality
  • Knowledge/understanding of the need for accurate data

Desirable

  • Awareness of good customer care standards

Other Requirements

Essential

  • Commitment and adherence to the Equality Act
  • Understanding of the Trust values
  • Work flexibly as required
  • Committed to delivering patient-centred services
  • Caring attitude
  • Highly motivated
  • Commitment to staff rotation
Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

  • 5xGCSE's including English and Maths or equivalent
  • willingness to complete a level 3 course

Desirable

  • NVQ level 2/3

Skills/Abilities

Essential

  • Able to work as part of a team
  • Able to confidently deal with the public and manage a range of patient calls
  • Able to organise own workload
  • Able to work under pressure and in stressful situations
  • Excellent written/ verbal communication skills and telephone manner
  • Computer literate with good keyboard skills
  • Able to work to and achieve targets

Desirable

  • Willingness to continue personal development and training

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working with the public
  • Experience of data collection and data entry
  • Substantive experience of working in administration / customer service

Desirable

  • Experience of using hospital administration electronic patient record systems
  • Experience of Microsoft Office Applications
  • Experience of working in a call centre
  • Experience of working in Maternity Services

Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge/understanding of patient confidentiality
  • Knowledge/understanding of the need for accurate data

Desirable

  • Awareness of good customer care standards

Other Requirements

Essential

  • Commitment and adherence to the Equality Act
  • Understanding of the Trust values
  • Work flexibly as required
  • Committed to delivering patient-centred services
  • Caring attitude
  • Highly motivated
  • Commitment to staff rotation

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Homerton University Hospital

Homerton Row

London

E9 6SR


Employer's website

https://www.homerton.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Homerton University Hospital

Homerton Row

London

E9 6SR


Employer's website

https://www.homerton.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Maternity Administration Coordinator

Fozia Bham

foziabham@nhs.net

02085107168

Details

Date posted

24 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£30,074 a year p.a. inc.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

293-SWNS-0482

Job locations

Homerton University Hospital

Homerton Row

London

E9 6SR


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