Outsourcing Coordinator

PART TIME ROLE - 15 HOURS A WEEK (Monday - Friday - days to be discussed)

This is an exciting opportunity to join an established team.
The post holder will be based at Stepping Hill Hospital and will be responsible for contacting patients to offer them the option of transferring to an Independent Sector Provider for continuation of their care.

The post-holder will be required to use computerised systems such as Patient Administration System (PAS), Microsoft Excel, Advantis, and Pathway Monitoring System (PMS).

To work as a member of the Directorate’s Administration Service ensuring that a high quality and efficient service is provided at all times, which may include giving support and providing cover in other areas as requested.

To telephone patients to explain the process and obtain consent for transfer to the independent sector.

To ensure the timely and accurate transfer of patient pathways to the independent sector providers using trust information systems.

Answer general telephone enquiries from both staff and patients regarding independent sector transfers.

Input, monitor and manage patient information on various IT systems

Discharge episodes on PAS once patient has been transferred and update RTT status

We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.

**Benefits we offer to you**:

- Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
- NHS pension scheme membership
- Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
- NHS Staff discounts
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
- Stockport Credit Union
- for local financial advice

The post holder will be the main point of contact for all independent sector enquiries across a wide range of specialties.

You will be considerate and understanding to patients who are waiting for surgery and offer transfer to an independent sector provider if appropriate.

You will need a keen eye for detail and ensure that all relevant information is transferred liaising with colleague to resolve any issues.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trust’s policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.

If successful this vacancy will require a Standard DBS check at a cost of £21.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary.

In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £13.