Outpatients Administrator/receptionist

3 months ago


Manchester, United Kingdom The Christie NHS Foundation Trust Full time

We are currently looking for enthusiastic, motivated individuals to join our team at the Christie at Macclesfield on a full-time (37.5 hours per week) and part time basis.

The main purpose of the role is to work on the reception desk in a front facing role taking responsibility for all reception duties for patients attending oncology clinics and radiotherapy, chemotherapy and haematology treatment clinics and oncology research clinics.

Working on his/her own initiative when required, experience in using a range of computer packages and a willingness to undertake a range of administration and reception duties, in a patient facing role, including dealing with telephone queries and requests on a regular basis.

To facilitate the efficient running of the unit, ensuring all patients are checked in and out and that future appointments are booked.

The post holder will also support the medical and nursing teams with clerical tasks and bookings.

The role will include working a variety of shift times between the hours of 7.30am - 6.30pm and occasional 8.00pm finishes on a rota basis
- General reception duties booking patients into clinics and outcoming appointments.
- Adhere to all written instructions on the proforma with regard to scheduling and booking of appointments.
- To contact patients by telephone with regard to their appointments and to annotate case notes.
- To book patients’ transport as per protocol and request interpreters as appropriate.
- Clinic preparation for outpatient clinics
- Collate and disseminate all incoming and outgoing correspondence appropriately.
- To deal effectively with all telephone calls in conjunction with the cancellation and rebooking of patient’s treatments and appointments, and effectively deal with queries from patients, GPs, Hospices and other outside agencies.
- Responsible for sending radiotherapy treatment and RTP planning letters to patients and add to Outpatient waiting lists for radiotherapy
- Undertake general clerical tasks as delegated by the Clinical PAs and Clinical Administrators, to contribute to the smooth running of the team.

The Christie at Macclesfield benefits patients from Cheshire, the High Peak area of Derbyshire and parts of North Staffordshire who would normally have to travel long distances for their cancer treatment at The Christie. This means they will be able to receive their treatment closer to home.

The Christie at Macclesfield treats patients with the most common cancers like breast, bowel, and lung.

The £26 million development at The Christie at Macclesfield is the third in a network of local Christie radiotherapy centres where patients can access first-class radiotherapy treatments from Christie experts, but much closer to home.

KEY ROLE DIMENSIONS
Communication & Relationship Skills
- Exchange information with patients and staff on the admission and discharge of patients, both verbally and in written format
- Communicate complex information about appointments schedules to patients
- Communicate with patients who may be anxious, angry or upset
- Exchange relevant information with GPs and other health professionals
- Deal compassionately with distressing situations
- Liaise with other members of staff regarding patient visits and queries
- Maintain patient confidentiality at all times
- Deal effectively with telephone calls and booking enquiries including making telephone calls.

Analytical & Judgmental Skills
- Resolve issues arising in own role, such as cancellation of patient appointments
- Use own initiative to liaise with clinical staff where necessary regarding patient queries
- Use patient information systems to assist patients and staff with solving issues
- Assess patients’ demographic details and alert management if they do not reach eligibility criteria for treatment in the NHS

Planning & Organisational Skills
- Plan for patients’ appointments and discharge
- Clinic preparation to ensure that all clinic forms are present
- Prepare appointment and discharge letters for patients
- Make alterations to clinic structure to accommodate arrival of unexpected patients
- Order stationary and other supplies
- Ensure that annual leave does not occur at the same time as colleagues
- Update information, admitting discharging and transferring patients on the patient information system.

Physical Skills
- Work in patient information system, requiring standard keyboard skills
- Use office equipment including PCs, scanners and telephones

Responsibility Patient/Client Care
- Provide comprehensive advice to patients/relatives regarding appointments
- Signpost patients to other areas of hospital

Responsibility Policy & Service Development
- Follow all relevant policy and legislation
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure policies are adhered to

Responsibility Financial & Physical Resources
- Ensure that office supplies are adequate, ordered and obtained for the smooth running of the unit

Responsibility Human Resources
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