Warning
This job advert has expired and applications have closed.
Non NHS Patient Income Officer | University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 30 July 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £25,147 - £27,596 pa pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 31 August 2024 |
| Location: | Bristol, BS1 3NU |
| Company: | University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6525332/387-TS-6853-CG |
Summary
An exciting, part time (80%), opportunity has arisen for a dynamic, people focused person with a positive, professional attitude and a keen eye for detail to join the Trust’s Non NHS Patient Income Team.
The position supports the Trust in the delivery of its Overseas Visitors and Private Patients work streams. This includes fulfilling obligations under the Overseas Visitor NHS Hospital Charging Regulations, legislation and Trust policies and procedures.
Overseas Visitors: Having access to various information sources the post holder will undertake remote investigations, and will be required to interview Overseas Visitors / and or their representatives, including face to face. Liaising with internal colleagues and external agencies the post holder will establish a patient’s liability for charging, doing so in a fair, non-discriminatory and consistent manner. The level of charging will be established and the post holder will ensure that the Trust finance department are advised of any monies due by the raising of income due advices. Where deposits or advance payments are made, the post holder will accurately record financial transactions in line with Trust policies. In conjunction with the above, the post holder will, not limited by the means listed above, establish an Overseas Visitors right to access treatment and advise clinicians accordingly.
Private Patients: The post holder will conduct the administration of the private patient process, liaising with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring that the trust is safeguarded against the risk of non-compliance with legislation and policy, minimising the potential for reduced income. Through liaising with private medical insurers the post holder will ensure that authorisation and price agreement is obtained ahead of services being provided by the Trust. The post holder will be responsible for accurate recording of financial transactions in line with Trust policies.
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
This advert closes on Thursday 15 Aug 2024
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.