At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide reception and appointment support for Haematology and Oncology services.
- Company: Join the Bristol NHS Foundation Trust, a leading healthcare provider.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, training opportunities, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a difference in patients' lives while gaining valuable experience in healthcare.
- Qualifications: Strong communication skills and a caring attitude towards patients.
The predicted salary is between 37035 - 45265 £ per year.
The Reception and Appointment Clerk works across a number of sites providing reception, administrative and appointment booking support for Haematology and Oncology services. The role involves booking appointments, managing telephone systems, supporting patient pathways and undertaking a range of administrative duties to ensure the smooth running of services across both Bristol and Weston.
Location – BHOC, Myrtle Road Admin office, South Bristol Community Hospital, North Bristol Community Hospital, Weston General Hospital.
The Reception and Appointment Clerk works closely with a wide range of administrative teams including the Treatment Bookings Team, Clinic Coordinators, Medical Secretaries and Clinical Nurse Specialist Support Team. As the team deals with a wide range of enquiries, the postholder will be expected to liaise effectively with colleagues across multiple departments and locations.
The Reception and Appointment Clerk provides a frontline welcome, support, information and signposting to patients receiving treatment for cancer and those living with non-malignant blood conditions. The role is an integral part of the multidisciplinary team supporting both outpatient and day unit services.
Communication
- To welcome patients to the department, ensuring that patient information held is correct (address, telephone numbers, GP details, Next of Kin details), and that the attendance is recorded on Medway/Mosaiq.
- To liaise with patients, wards, clinical staff, GPs and Trust support staff in person, via telephone and email as and when necessary.
- To show a caring and professional approach towards patients, relatives and carers. This may require acting with resilience to deal with sometimes distressed patients and relatives in an empathetic manner.
Organising and Planning
- To carry out associated duties, for example, call handling, outgoing clinic appointments, booking bloods, managing the team inbox, scanning, and patient filing.
Service Development and Research
- Attend training courses as required to support personal development and the needs of the service.
- Assist in training of new members of the team.
- To take part in departmental audits and associated duties.
Finance and Resources
- If and when appropriate and directed, order and/or receipt stationery and essential items, in line with Trust policies.
Information Resources
- To book patient appointments in line with the Patient Access Policy, print letters and arrange any appointment related services as and when required (e.g. interpreting services).
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals. 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.
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