Patient Administrator

Job summary

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital - Patient Access

3x Permanent & 2x Fixed Term (12 months)

We are searching for a high performing and enthusiastic individuals to fill Patient Administrator vacancies at the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, working in our busy Admin Department. If you thrive on a challenge and enjoy working in a very busy and demanding environment this could be the role for you.

The post holder will provide a comprehensive patient focused administrative service, on a day to day basis to a multi-disciplinary team based in the Patient Access team.

The successful candidate must be able to work autonomously and a a team member and be able to take a wide range of administrative duties.

As a team player they will need to be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills, be organised , adaptable and flexible show empathy and concern for others.

Working Monday-Friday between 8am-6pm

Main duties of the job

The post holder will contribute to the delivery of high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare to patients by providing an administrative service focused on the patient and their individual needs. The Patient Administrator will provide effective and efficient administrative support to a team liaising with patients, doctors and other healthcare professionals. The staff member will work consistently to provide high quality customer service and will be professional at all times.

The post holder will be required to work inoneof the following areas as indicated in the Job Advert providing cross cover where necessary:

• Clinical Offices
• A&E
• Main reception
• Central Outpatient Booking Team
• Clinical Imaging
• Wards
• Endoscopy

About us

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.

We welcome applications for flexible working arrangements, accommodating requests where possible to support our staff and patient needs.

The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all, regardless of background. Adjustments can be made for disabled candidates. Early application is advised as vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received. If you haven't heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.

Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.

Job responsibilities

Roles and responsibilities

• Provide a customer focused service dealing with all patients or visitors in an efficient, polite and courteous manner
• Support the delivery of a high quality healthcare service ensuring that all patients receive a high standard of service delivery
• Handle queries from patients/relatives confidentially and sensitively; refer clinical related queries to appropriate staff
• Interact with patients and relatives in distress in a sensitive and empathetic manner
• Take and relay as appropriate, telephone enquiries and messages , using initiative and prioritising skills when disseminating information
• Update patient details on PAS as appropriate, checking all demographic details on arrival or departure
• Oversee the work of more junior staff and ensure work objectives are being met on a day-to-day basis and demonstrate duties to new starters
• Ensure all procedures are followed re data capture for service specific outcomes.
• Ensure all paperwork is filed appropriately
• Arrange interpreter and transport services where indicated
• Adhere to trust-wide standard operating procedures and policies developed for clinical administrative processes and participate in their development
• Provide cover across the POD as and when required
• Provide an excellent standard of service to patients at all times
• Ensure the availability of all necessary documents (including forms, patient information leaflets and questionnaires) labels, continuation sheets

Person specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE English and Maths or equivalent
• NVQ 2 in office administration or equivalent experience

Desirable

• A-level English and Maths or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in an administrative capacity
• Proven experience of dealing with complex telephone calls
• Demonstrable experience of maintaining a professional attitude in a pressured environment
• Experience in working as part of a team

Desirable

• Experience of working in an administrative capacity within the NHS
• Experience of working as a Receptionist or of direct communication with patients/customers.

Skills and knowledge

Essential

• Competent working knowledge of windows based computer systems
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Ability to prioritise and organise work load
• Ability to use own initiative
• To be able to work as part of a team
• Able to file accurately and pay attention to detail

Desirable

• Knowledge of NHS processes/Familiarity with Trust's PAS and other electronic patient administration and documentation systems
• Knowledge of Cerner workflows
• Knowledge of the access policy and RTT pathway
• Knowledge of Excel spread sheets and database systems

Trust values

Essential

• Putting patients first
• Responsive to patients and staff
• Open and honest
• Unfailingly kind
• Determined to develop

Personal qualities

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Evidence of interacting with a wide range of people
• Smart and professional appearance
• Able to calm difficult situations.
• Able to solve problems and work in a logical methodical manner
• Show initiative and the ability to plan and deliver work to deadlines without close supervision.
• Work well as part of a team.
• A cheerful and helpful manner when dealing with patients and other staff.