Appointments Officer

2 weeks ago


Crewe, Cheshire East, United Kingdom Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time
We are looking for a enthusiastic and self motivated team player to join our Appointments Team at Leighton Hospital.


Based within the Medical Imaging Appointments Office, the successful applicant will play a pivotal role in ensuring excellence in the timely delivery of CT examinations to our patients.


ROLE OVERVIEW

  • To be responsible for providing a service for the scheduling of CT Radiology appointments ensuring compliance with Trust & Directorate Guidelines / Protocols.
  • To communication with patients, consultants and staff at all levels and possess the ability to empathise with patients, relatives, etc. regarding procedure & appointments.
  • To be responsible for maintaining appointment list templates.
  • To proritise and selfsupervise own workload and act independently.


Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) provides good quality, safe and effective healthcare to the people of Cheshire and beyond.


The Trust, which manages Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford, was established as an NHS Trust in April 1991 and became a Foundation Trust in April 2008.


We employ almost 5,000 members of staff, provide around 540 hospital beds, with a range of services including accident and emergency, maternity, outpatients, therapies, and children's health.


The Trust is also part of Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP), a unique local health partnership that provides a range of community services for people across South Cheshire and Vale Royal.


During the Coronavirus pandemic, the Trust was recognised nationally for its 'Be Safe Be EquiPPEd' campaign, which aimed to make the Trust as safe as possible for staff and patients, through supporting the correct use of PPE.


The results in the 2020 national NHS Staff Survey showed improvements in all elements of the safety culture theme, with 92% of respondents feeling their role made a difference to our patients.

We were also recognised nationally for our workforce health and wellbeing initiatives.


At Mid Cheshire, we value our staff and appreciate that in order to give our patients the best quality, compassionate care, we also need to look after our colleagues.

MAIN TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES

Information

  • To maintain a comprehensive radiological examination appointment system for the Trust by ensuring all appointment requests are accurately input onto the appropriate system in a timely manner, in line with Trust & Government Guidelines.
  • To undertake a comprehensive search of systems to cross reference patient examinations to ensure no duplicate requests are inputted and ensure patient demographic data is accurate.
  • Where appropriate, to ensure requests are verified by xray Consultants and Principal Radiographers prior to appointing and providing necessary information to facilitate this process.
  • Take action as necessary to ensure patient DNAs are recorded and dealt with in line with Trust protocols.
  • To assist in modifying examination preparation sheets as and when necessary.
Communication

  • Regular communication with GPs, Outpatients, etc. using written and verbal communication regarding servicing / breakdown of rooms etc., which will affect patient diagnosis.
  • Daily contact with senior diagnostic staff and consultants regarding staffing, room availability and urgent requests.
  • Regular liaison with relevant parties concerning appointing private patients.
  • Produce appointment letters in a timely manner enclosing the correct preparation sheet and medication required according to Radiologist and Department guidelines/protocols.
  • Formulate and type letters to GPs and Consultants regarding examination requests as and when required.
Planning

  • Taking responsibility for closing, blocking or rescheduling lists or specific appointment times in order to maintain session templates.
  • Continually check all appointment slots are utilised to ensure efficient and effective use of Department resources.
  • Operate a comprehensive bring forward system for patients who are available for short notice appointments and outpatient followup appointments.
Additional Duties

  • Take part in the Personal Development Review process, identifying own training needs for continued personal development
  • Provide cover for sickness absence or annual leave as & when required across Radiology for Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
  • Undertake all administrative procedures pertaining to role which may on occasion include image transfer or reception duties.

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