Bowel Cancer Screening Programme Administration Team Leader

4 days ago


Chichester, United Kingdom University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job overview

This role is a front line administrative and reception position, where positive, caring, and supportive interactions with patients are key. You will provide an efficient and effective service to the Emergency Ambulatory Care Unit and the new Surgical Assessment Unit, managing a regular intake of patients arriving at the department with a variety of medical and surgical issues.

Good communication and inter-personal skills are essential, interacting with tact, diplomacy, and resilience as you manage the arrival of patients and relatives within the EAC and SA unit.

Main duties of the job

Deal with all telephone enquiries from patients, GPs, and other departments within the hospital in an efficient and effective manner. Liaise with patients/clients whose first language is not English. Must be able to make independent decisions relating to enquires and advise the necessary people/staff.

Liaise with various other departments within the hospital and outside, i.e., out-patient department, GPs, other hospitals, Police, Social Workers.

To work with colleagues to ensure that relevant information is disseminated effectively and appropriately to staff across the site in a timely manner.

To take clear and accurate messages and ensure prompt delivery to the appropriate person.

To escalate to team leader issues which require intervention.

Responsible for effective shift handover.

The post holder is the first point of contact for the patient and must be able to judge the situation. Can multi-task and be able to work under pressure. Be able to answer complex and sensitive enquires both in person and over the telephone.

Working for our organisation

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

At 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.

Build a career with us: As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To participate in the EACU/SAU Administration team rota providing a 7-day service fully and flexibly from 07:30-20:00 to the unit and as necessary work across the Acute Floor providing support as directed.

To proactively organise support services, e.g. transport, portering, social services, domestic, catering, interpreting services, etc. as directed by the nurse in charge.

Maintain confidentiality and dignity at all times.

To be aware of and contribute to the management of Health & Safety in relation to the working environment.

Responsible for accurate data entry and processing on Careflow (PAS) and Symphony system and record case note movement on tracking system.

Supervise new members of staff.

To deal with all queries in an efficient and courteous manner using judgment and prioritisation skills.

Person specification

Essential and Desirable

Essential criteria

People facing role/ Customer service experience. Strong knowledge of basic computer packages Word, Excel, Outlook Must be able to deal with patients in medical distress, including associated sounds, sights and smells. Able to work in a close and very busy office environment with a constant flow of telephone calls. Able to maintain accurate records and documentation.

Desirable criteria

Good working knowledge of medical terminology Careflow PAS & Symphony computer training

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Essential criteria

Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues

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