Appointment Office Booking Clerk

Swansea Bay University Health Board

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Appointments Booking Centre, based in Swansea Bay University Health Board Headquarters. The Appointment Office deals with over 10000 calls a month from patients relating to queries regarding their appointments and waiting times. The Appointment Office books patient appointments and supports other areas of the Health Board.

The successful candidate will need to be able to provide a patient centred approach to booking, whilst following guidelines. The candidate will need to be enthusiastic and have good administrative qualities.

This is a Full-time post.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Main duties of the job

  • Provide a courteous, professional booking service for new and follow up appointments that complies with procedural guidelines and quality standards.
  • Administration support in the effective management of appointments bookings, including clinic maintenance.
  • To ensure that all communication with patients, carers and staff is always undertaken in a courteous and helpful manner.
  • Liaising with supervisory staff re. the overall booking of patient appointments.
  • To ensure that all handover documentation is read and completed accurately in a timely manner.
  • Liaising with patients to arrange and agree appointments.According to clinic template rules, booking appointments from waiting lists.
  • To update spreadsheets with booking and clinic information.
  • To respond proactively to the non-clinical needs of patients and carers, and to main the high standard and reputation of the Health Board.
  • To maintain the security of patient identifiable information in your care.

About us

Swansea Bay University Health Board (formerly ABMU) was created on 1 April 2019, after responsibility for providing healthcare services in the Bridgend County Borough Council area passed from ABMU to the new Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board.

Swansea Bay UHB covers a population of around 390,000 in the Neath Port Talbot and Swansea areas and we have a budget of around £1bn. The Health Board employs approximately 12,500 staff. It has three major hospitals providing a range of services: Morriston and Singleton in Swansea, and Neath Port Talbot Hospital in Baglan, Port Talbot.

We also have a community hospital and primary care resource centres providing clinical services outside the main hospitals. Mental health and learning disabilities services are provided both in hospital and community settings. Morriston also delivers one of two cardiac surgery services in Wales.

The Health Board is part of A Regional Collaboration for Health (ARCH), which is a partnership with Hywel Dda University Health Board and Swansea University. ARCH is a unique collaboration project aimed at improving the wellbeing and wealth of South West Wales.

To find out more, please see:https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/

Our values:https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/jobs/why-work-for-us/

Date posted

16 May 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£21,069 to £21,638 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

130-AC166-0423-A

Job locations

Swansea Bay University Health Board Headquarters

Baglan

SA12 7BR


Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Personal Attributes

Essential

  • Self Motivated/Able to work unsupervised
  • Confident - able to communicate to staff of all levels
  • Is tactful and shows awareness of sensitive issues

Desirable

  • Ability to speak welsh

Skills & Abilities

Essential

  • Excellent Communication Skills
  • Excellent Telephone Manner
  • Proven organizational and administrative skills, ability to prioritize work loads
  • Experience of effective team work
  • Have a flexible approach to work
  • Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines

Experience

Essential

  • Good knowledge of administration/clerical procedures
  • Experience using computer software packages such as Microsoft Office

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a busy office environment

Qualifications

Essential

  • Minimum 5 GCSE's at C or above

Desirable

  • NVQ in Administration or equivalent
  • ECDL
Person Specification

Personal Attributes

Essential

  • Self Motivated/Able to work unsupervised
  • Confident - able to communicate to staff of all levels
  • Is tactful and shows awareness of sensitive issues

Desirable

  • Ability to speak welsh

Skills & Abilities

Essential

  • Excellent Communication Skills
  • Excellent Telephone Manner
  • Proven organizational and administrative skills, ability to prioritize work loads
  • Experience of effective team work
  • Have a flexible approach to work
  • Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines

Experience

Essential

  • Good knowledge of administration/clerical procedures
  • Experience using computer software packages such as Microsoft Office

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a busy office environment

Qualifications

Essential

  • Minimum 5 GCSE's at C or above

Desirable

  • NVQ in Administration or equivalent
  • ECDL

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Swansea Bay University Health Board

Address

Swansea Bay University Health Board Headquarters

Baglan

SA12 7BR


Employer's website

https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Swansea Bay University Health Board

Address

Swansea Bay University Health Board Headquarters

Baglan

SA12 7BR


Employer's website

https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Assistant Service Manager

Rachel Holmes

Rachel.holmes@wales.nhs.uk

01792516698

Date posted

16 May 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£21,069 to £21,638 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

130-AC166-0423-A

Job locations

Swansea Bay University Health Board Headquarters

Baglan

SA12 7BR


Supporting documents

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