Pathology Clerical Officer

3 months ago


Worthing, United Kingdom 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Full time

To provide essential clerical and administrative support to the Pathology
service, whilst providing an exceptional “Patient First” experience for
patients attending the department for blood tests and appointments.
To assist in the receipt of patient samples, the data entry of patient and
specimen details onto the Pathology IT system

To work alongside a team of approximately 4 Clerical Officers in the
Pathology Office, which makes a combined workforce of approximately
60 clinical, administrative and scientific personnel across the Pathology
Support Service.

Regular interaction and communication with Visitors, Patients &
Relatives attending the Pathology Department as well as a close
working relationship with Phlebotomists, Medical Laboratory Assistants,
Biomedical Scientists and Managers within Blood Sciences.

The Pathology Support Service at University Hospital Sussex is looking to recruit a confident and approachable Clerical Officer to support our Pathology Office & Patient Reception at Worthing.

Our front of house teams are often the first point of contact for patients visiting the Trust, creating an integral link between our service users and Pathology as the face of our organisation.

Using computer-based appointment systems is a fundamental aspect of the role so experience using Careflow, ICE, Winpath or any Patient/Customer Bookings IT systems would be highly desirable, as would someone who is adaptable to change with an desire for digital innovation and improvement.

This is a part time vacancy based at Worthing Hospital with the occasional requirement to provide cover in St Richards to meet the ongoing needs of the Pathology service. Both locations are connected with good public transport links, and a free minibus service between sites.

To maintain a reliable service for patients, flexibility is required between 08:00 and 18:00 Monday to Friday.

We are recruiting for 1 posts at 24 hours a week.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the University Hospitals Sussex Trust.

Join us at UHSussex, every day is different, you can be the change, better never stops

A t UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.

**Improving lives**: We are a vibrant and inclusive organisation, with hardworking, talented and dedicated individuals, who work together towards a common goal, to always put our Patient First. Our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto and no matter the role at UHSussex, you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our wellbeing programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

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Ensure that patients, visitors and contractors are greeted and assisted in a polite and courteous manner, in line with Trust expectations and “Patient First” best practice.

Confidently deal with patient, GP and hospital telephone enquiries, transferring them to the correct department if appropriate, or seeking advice from senior staff to resolve the situation.

Create, cancel and amend appointments directly on the Trusts’ IT systems, ensuring patients and staff are kept informed during the process.

Make suitable transport arrangements for patients if requested.

Support Pathology clinics by assisting in the preparation of patient notes, scheduling of clinic appointments and communication with patients via telephone and in writing.

Empathetically resolve verbal complaints received from patients in a kind and compassionate manner seeking appropriate guidance from senior management when required.

Communicate and work effectively with patients who may have physical or mental disabilities, or those who require additional support



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