Booking Officer

Job summary

The role of the Booking Officer will be required to provide efficient and effective administrative and booking duties for Yeovil District Hospital and Musgrove Park Hospital and wider staff, based at Wynford House Yeovil.

The team member will also provide reception support to Outpatients at Yeovil District Hospital as required and requested by the manager to support service requirements. The post requires flexibility and the ability to provide a wide range of administrative skills using multiple hospital systems.

Please note that this position is part time-22.5 hours p/week. Hours are Monday-Friday 12:30-5pm.

Main duties of the job

Deal with day to day correspondence, provide a booking service to patients and other parties in a friendly and professional manner.

Receive telephone calls, accepting messages on behalf of team members and taking appropriate action where necessary.

Liaise with appropriate personnel in the team to gather and co-ordinate patient information so this is accessible in a timely manner.

Reception duties in Outpatients YDH.

Process referrals and arrange appropriate outpatient appointments.

Participate in team and Trust meetings as requested.

About us

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
• NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
• Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
• A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.

The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details of duties and responsibilities.

Please note this role is based at Wynford House, Lufton Way, Yeovil with occasional shifts at Yeovil District Hospital covering Outpatient reception

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

• 5 GCSEs or equivalent qualifications including English Language Grade A - C. NVQ level 3 in Business Administration or Customer Service or equivalent qualifications or relevant experience.

Experience

Essential

• Proven experience of providing customer focussed service. Proven experience in an administrative role. Proficient IT skills including keyboard skills and experience of Microsoft packages. Proven experience of effective communication including with distressed, anxious or angry individuals and able to escalate where appropriate.