Outpatients Administration Supervisor

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our outpatient team at Blandford Hospital.

The successful applicant will be enthusiastic, self-motivated, and hard-working, with good customer care communication skills, and attention to detail.

You must be able to work accurately under pressure, whilst remaining calm and courteous and be able to work well as part of a team.

Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.

Main duties of the job

To manage the clinic support outpatient administrators on a day-to-day basis ensuring that the administrative needs of the services are achieved to the required standards.

To ensure patients and all contacts to the service are dealt with in a friendly and professional manner and that the experience is positive.

To drive the delivery of efficient and accurate processing in the booking of patient appointments, ensuring all clinics are booked to full capacity

To be the responsible for the clinic environment including adherence to infection control procedures, health and safety requirements, medical device management and IT device management.

To manage the reception teams.

You will be working at two small, friendly community hospitals both with a family atmosphere and staff who put the patients at the heart of everything they do.

If you are motivated to deliver high quality services, have an eye for detail and enjoy working as part of a team we welcome your application.

About us

At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.

We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.

Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.

Date posted

23 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£25,147 to £27,596 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

152-C545.23A

Job locations

Blandford Hospital

Milldown Road

Blandford

DT11 7DD


Job description

Job responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare is working in partnership with The Princes Trust to support people getting into work, as part of this partnership, we are offering an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support please do contact dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net

Job description

Job responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare is working in partnership with The Princes Trust to support people getting into work, as part of this partnership, we are offering an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support please do contact dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net

Person Specification

Managerial/supervisory experience

Essential

  • Experience of leading a team
  • Problem solving and service development skills.
  • Experience of day-to-day first line management of staff.
  • Experience of training others.

Knowledge, skills, and training

Essential

  • NVQ 3 in Customer Service or equivalent.
  • Significant experience in Microsoft Office package to include Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Job specific experience

Essential

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to analyses and present data.
  • Experience of working in a busy department in a customer facing role.

Personal qualities/attributes

Essential

  • Able to exercise good judgement.
  • Able to plan, organise and prioritise activities and own workload.
Person Specification

Managerial/supervisory experience

Essential

  • Experience of leading a team
  • Problem solving and service development skills.
  • Experience of day-to-day first line management of staff.
  • Experience of training others.

Knowledge, skills, and training

Essential

  • NVQ 3 in Customer Service or equivalent.
  • Significant experience in Microsoft Office package to include Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Job specific experience

Essential

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to analyses and present data.
  • Experience of working in a busy department in a customer facing role.

Personal qualities/attributes

Essential

  • Able to exercise good judgement.
  • Able to plan, organise and prioritise activities and own workload.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Blandford Hospital

Milldown Road

Blandford

DT11 7DD


Employer's website

https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Blandford Hospital

Milldown Road

Blandford

DT11 7DD


Employer's website

https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Outpatient Administration Manager

Debra Howard

debra.howard8@nhs.net

07880402164

Date posted

23 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£25,147 to £27,596 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

152-C545.23A

Job locations

Blandford Hospital

Milldown Road

Blandford

DT11 7DD


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