Job summary
The Radiology Department is seeking a diligent and professional Administrative Assistant to provide vital administrative support across both University Hospital Coventry and Rugby St Cross Hospital.
This is a reception-based role, where excellent customer service experience is essential.
This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the smooth operation of the Radiology Department, supporting the delivery of essential diagnostic services.
Please be advised sponsorship is not eligible for this post.
Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.
Main duties of the job
- Welcoming and registering patients in a courteous and professional manner
- Processing referrals with accuracy and efficiency
- Managing telephone enquiries promptly and courteously
About us
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Act as the first point of contact for patients and visitors dealing with routine enquiries and act as necessary liaising with others as appropriate.
- Booking in patients for their appointments
- Processing of referrals in line with Departmental guidelines.
- Maintain an efficient and comprehensive administrative service, including photocopying, providing support to the departments and other team members as requested.
- Utilise relevant Trust IT systems, as determined by the role, ensure all relevant patient data is collected and input accurately in line with Trust guidelines. These systems may include Soliton and ESR.
- Maintain both manual and electronic filing systems and databases, as required by the department and Trust policies, ensuring all documents are accurately and appropriately archive
- Responsible for the dissemination of all relevant information to departments, external and internal users (e.g. dissemination of minutes, memos)
- Assist with training new team members in Trust operational systems and department procedures.
- Communicate with staff, patients and/or external organisations using appropriate methods.
- Responsible for the receipt and distribution of incoming/outgoing post and action accordingly
- Prioritise daily tasks to achieve timescales set.
- Act as first point of contact for complaints within the department, dealing with them accordingly and in line with Trust policy and departmental standards.
- Provide appropriate cover in the absence of other members of the team.
- Continually contribute to patient and business improvement Agendas. Share ideas for potential service improvement.
For further details of the role please see the attached job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Act as the first point of contact for patients and visitors dealing with routine enquiries and act as necessary liaising with others as appropriate.
- Booking in patients for their appointments
- Processing of referrals in line with Departmental guidelines.
- Maintain an efficient and comprehensive administrative service, including photocopying, providing support to the departments and other team members as requested.
- Utilise relevant Trust IT systems, as determined by the role, ensure all relevant patient data is collected and input accurately in line with Trust guidelines. These systems may include Soliton and ESR.
- Maintain both manual and electronic filing systems and databases, as required by the department and Trust policies, ensuring all documents are accurately and appropriately archive
- Responsible for the dissemination of all relevant information to departments, external and internal users (e.g. dissemination of minutes, memos)
- Assist with training new team members in Trust operational systems and department procedures.
- Communicate with staff, patients and/or external organisations using appropriate methods.
- Responsible for the receipt and distribution of incoming/outgoing post and action accordingly
- Prioritise daily tasks to achieve timescales set.
- Act as first point of contact for complaints within the department, dealing with them accordingly and in line with Trust policy and departmental standards.
- Provide appropriate cover in the absence of other members of the team.
- Continually contribute to patient and business improvement Agendas. Share ideas for potential service improvement.
For further details of the role please see the attached job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Essential
Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
Skills
Essential
Desirable
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Essential
Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
Skills
Essential
Desirable
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
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
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Address
University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire
Clifford Bridge Road
Coventry
CV2 2DX
Employer's website
https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)
