Booking Co-ordinator - Outpatients
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Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, personable, dynamic and self-motivated individual, to join the Patient Access Team as a booking co-ordinator. You will also have the opportunity to work and train in other areas and teams within Patient Access, gaining essential skills and experience to support ongoing personal development.
Main duties of the job
As a member of the Outpatient Department Team the Booking Co-Ordinator role is pivotal in ensuring we achieve several government targets around patient waiting times. Your duties will involve making and rescheduling patient appointments using the electronic patient record platform whilst applying knowledge of targets and specialty specific requirements. You will also be liaising with patients via the telephone, dealing with queries from internal and external contacts, providing an efficient and effective administration service.
We are looking for candidates who have a good basic education, GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English, and who have clear, concise verbal and written communication skills, to enable liaison with multi-disciplinary teams, patients and carers. A basic understanding of Microsoft applications would be helpful but is not essential as training will be provided. You must be able to work well in a team and feel comfortable working under pressure but also have the ability to work autonomously when required.
About us
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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
- As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
- We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
- We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
- We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
- As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
- Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
What do we stand for?
- Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
- Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
- Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
Details
Date posted
08 January 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£22,383 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
434-SCS5910655
Job locations
Stoke Mandeville Hospital
Mandeville Road
Aylesbury
HP21 8AL
Employer details
Employer name
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Stoke Mandeville Hospital
Mandeville Road
Aylesbury
HP21 8AL
Employer's website
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