
Appointments Clerk (Outpatients Booking Team)
Posted 2 weeks ago by East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Negotiable
Fixed-Term
Undetermined
St Leonards, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The role of Appointment Clerk in the Outpatients Booking Team at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust involves managing appointment bookings for patients at Conquest Hospital. The position is a 10-month fixed-term contract requiring strong communication and IT skills, with responsibilities including scheduling appointments and conducting telephone sessions. The successful candidate will work within a fast-paced environment, adhering to strict deadlines while providing excellent customer service.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage appointment bookings for outpatient services.
- Communicate effectively with patients to agree on appointment dates.
- Conduct rostered telephone sessions based on departmental needs.
- Work collaboratively as part of a team while also demonstrating initiative.
- 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 independently and as part of a team.
- Strong organizational skills to manage appointments effectively.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: St Leonards
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: fixed-term
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
we have the opportunity for a 10 month fixed term/secondment We are currently recruiting to our Outpatient Departments at ESHT, the post for a 37.5 Appointment Clerk. The successful applicant will be based at Conquest 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: Sarah Mohammed Job title: Outpatient Booking Manager Email address: sarah.mohammed@nhs.net Telephone number: 0300 131 4500 Contact telephone number extension: 774165