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Emergency Department Receptionist | Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 09 July 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £22,383 per annum, pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 08 August 2024 |
| Location: | Huddersfield, HD3 3EA |
| Company: | Calderdale & Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6362757/372-MED2207 |
Summary
A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join our hard working and dedicated Reception team within our Emergency Departments at Calderdale Royal Hospital and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary.
The successful candidates will be required to work a rotation of shifts across both sites, including early's, late's, and nights over 7 days a week including bank holidays (unsocial hours worked attract an enhanced pay in addition to basic salary).
This is a challenging yet rewarding role working as the first point of contact for patients coming into our Emergency Departments. The successful candidate will need to be enthusiastic, motivated and have the confidence to deal with a range of situations and queries.
The successful candidates will have a flexible approach to working, excellent interpersonal and communication skills and be able to provide an excellent patient experience. Please see the job description and the person specification for further details.
For informal enquiries please contact Natalie Owen, Directorate Support & Admin Manager - natalie.owen@cht.nhs.uk
• Register patients coming into the A&E department, using the electronic computer system.
• Ensure that all relevant patient information is taken and recorded accurately.
• Maintain confidentiality, patient’s privacy and dignity and act in a courteous manner at all times.
• Escalate any concerns over patients to the relevant clinical staff.
• Book, reschedule and cancel, where necessary, clinic appointments
• Deal with telephone enquiries from GP's, patients, relatives, members of the public and other organisations/services.
• Deal with face to face enquiries from patients and clinical staff within the department
• To work with the multi-disciplinary team within the department and provide administrative support to people at all levels and contribute in a positive, proactive and professional manner.
This is not an exhaustive list of duties. The post holder is expected to undertake these and any other relevant duties when required.
Calderdale & Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust (CHFT) is a dynamic and successful organisation with a strong organisational and personal development focus. With over 5,500 employees and a turnover of £310 million, the Trust provides a comprehensive range of secondary care services to the people of Calderdale and Huddersfield and has an exceptional reputation for service delivery. The Foundation Trust aims to design and implement services, policies and measures that meet the diverse needs of our service, population and workforce, ensuring that none are placed at a disadvantage over others
• Register patients coming into the A&E department, using the electronic computer system.
• Ensure that all relevant patient information is taken and recorded accurately.
• Maintain confidentiality, patient’s privacy and dignity and act in a courteous manner at all times.
• Escalate any concerns over patients to the relevant clinical staff.
• Book, reschedule and cancel, where necessary, clinic appointments
• Deal with telephone enquiries from GP's, patients, relatives, members of the public and other organisations/services.
• Deal with face to face enquiries from patients and clinical staff within the department
• To work with the multi-disciplinary team within the department and provide administrative support to people at all levels and contribute in a positive, proactive and professional manner.
This is not an exhaustive list of duties. The post holder is expected to undertake these and any other relevant duties when required.
This advert closes on Tuesday 16 Jul 2024
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