Appointments Clerk (Outpatients Booking Team) Bexhill

Appointments Clerk (Outpatients Booking Team) Bexhill

Posted 1 week ago by East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
Bexhill, England, United Kingdom

Summary: The role of Appointment Clerk in the Outpatients Booking Team at Bexhill Hospital involves managing appointment bookings for patients, requiring strong communication and IT skills. The position is an 18-hour per week fixed-term contract lasting 8 months, with a focus on working efficiently within a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for contacting patients to schedule appointments and will work shifts during the department's operational hours. This role offers various staff benefits, including access to development programs and support services.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage appointment bookings for outpatient services.
  • Contact patients to agree on appointment dates.
  • Perform rostered telephone sessions as required by department needs.
  • Work collaboratively within a team while also being able to work independently.
  • Adhere to strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Key Skills:

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong IT knowledge and proficiency.
  • Ability to work on own initiative.
  • Teamwork skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Bexhill

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other

Detailed Description From Employer:

We have the opportunity for a 8 month fixed term contract We are currently recruiting to our Outpatient Departments at ESHT, the post for a 18hr Appointment Clerk. The successful applicant will be based at Bexhill Hospital The Outpatient Booking department is a fast responsive department, the successful candidate will need to be able to demonstrate good written and verbal communication skills. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, IT knowledge, an ability to work on their own initiative and as part of a team working to strict deadlines. The department provides a fast and responsive outpatient, appointment booking service. The applicant will be expected to ring and agree appointment dates with our patients as well as performing a rostered telephone sessions, depending on the service needs of the department. Therefore the ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, IT knowledge and an ability to work on their own initiative and as part of a team, working to strict deadlines. The hours of the service operate between 8am- 6pm Monday - Friday, in shifts of 8.00- 16.00, 09.00-17.00 and 10.00-18.00 with Saturday working 9am -12pm on a rota basis. A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation. In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year. There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today. Statement on the Use of AI We value the individuality that each candidate brings to the application process. While we understand that AI tools are widely available, we strongly discourage applicants from using AI-generated content when applying for jobs with us. We believe that your application should reflect your true skills, experiences, and motivations, which are best conveyed through your own words and unique perspective. Using AI for your application may not accurately represent your knowledge, skills, and experience and may result in a disconnect between your qualifications and our assessment of your application. We encourage applicants to take the time to thoughtfully complete their applications; by doing so, you allow us to better understand your true potential and ensure a fair and transparent evaluation of your application. Over reliance on AI-generated content may diminish your chance of success. For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Jennifer Lawson Job title: Outpatient Booking Manager Email address: jennifer.lawson9@nhs.net Telephone number: 07974904220 Contact telephone number extension: 774129