Reception & Administrator

Dorking Healthcare Ltd.

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Job summary

Our Receptionist/Administrator team undertake a wide variety of tasks including, checking patients in for their appointments, booking appointments, answering telephone queries and processing incoming and outgoing post.

The role would suit someone who is good at multitasking, problem solving with an empathetic nature, who has a passion for helping patients and providing excellent customer service.

The reception team is currently made up of 8 staff members who cover the Outpatients activity at Dorking, Oxted, Redhill & Epsom locations. The staff work on a rota basis, which includes evenings and some weekends, the shift pattern varies from week to week.

Main duties of the job

The ideal candidate will have previous patient or customer facing experience and excellent communication skills. Within this fast-paced environment it is necessary to remain calm and maintain a high level of attention to detail.

The successful applicant will be able to help manage the workload efficiently and effectively on a daily basis to facilitate the patients care being as smooth and efficient as possible.

We will provide the training necessary to use our inhouse IT systems, however a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office would be beneficial. You will be required to maintain patient confidentiality at all times.

About us

This is an excellent opportunity to be a part of our organisation as we are going through a period of growth and looking to recruit additional Receptionist & Administrators to our professional and friendly team.

Dorking Healthcare (DHC) is an organisation that provides a wide range of quality healthcare services in Surrey and Sussex. We are registered with the CQC (Care Quality Commission) receiving a Good status in our most recent inspection, we are an accredited AQP (Any Qualified Provider). Our vision is to continually improve local services for patients by offering first-class care and shorter waiting times.

A can-do attitude is a vital asset at DHC and we are looking for like-minded individuals to work with us who share the same approach and work ethic.

The benefits we offer include:

Competitive salaries

Membership of the NHS pension scheme

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service

Access to an Employee Assistance Programme

Opportunities for training, development and career progression

Some of our sites have free on-site parking (subject to availability)

We aim to be an employer of choice and conduct annual staff satisfaction surveys

DHC actively encourage and promote diversity, ensure all voices are heard and included and are committed to equal opportunities for all

Date posted

13 September 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience Up to £23k per annum, DoE - part time pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

U0103-24-0065

Job locations

Holmhurst Medical Centre

12 Thornton Side

Redhill

Surrey

RH1 2NP


The White House Dorking General Hospital

Horsham Road

Dorking

Surrey

RH4 2AA


Integrated Care Partnership

Alexandra Road

Epsom

Surrey

KT17 4BL


Oxted Health Centre

10 Gresham Road

Oxted

Surrey

RH8 0BQ


Job description

Job responsibilities

The role of the Receptionist/Administrator is to provide reception services and administrative support to staff within the Outpatients Department. The role will be based at Epsom, Dorking, Redhill and Oxted as required. To undertake tasks essential to the smooth, effective provision of quality care and efficient level of service for patients and their families. This will include covering the reception at DHC for some evenings and weekends on a rotational basis.

It is essential that the post holder exercises initiative and judgement whilst maintaining a high level of confidentiality and diplomacy at all times without immediate access to line supervision.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The role of the Receptionist/Administrator is to provide reception services and administrative support to staff within the Outpatients Department. The role will be based at Epsom, Dorking, Redhill and Oxted as required. To undertake tasks essential to the smooth, effective provision of quality care and efficient level of service for patients and their families. This will include covering the reception at DHC for some evenings and weekends on a rotational basis.

It is essential that the post holder exercises initiative and judgement whilst maintaining a high level of confidentiality and diplomacy at all times without immediate access to line supervision.

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

  • Administration
  • Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse group within the community
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times
  • Patient focussed
  • Ability to prioritise workload
  • Excellent attention to detail to maintain accurate patient records
  • Working as part of a team

Desirable

  • SystmOne (NHS database)

Qualifications

Essential

  • Good standard of education (Numerate and good standard of English)

Knowledge

Essential

  • Computer literate (MS packages and databases)

Desirable

  • Data protection in a health care environment
  • Previous NHS experience in a reception/administration role

Attributes

Essential

  • Can do attitude to daily tasks, adversity and new ways of working.

Desirable

  • Full clean driving licence and own vehicle
Person Specification

Skills

Essential

  • Administration
  • Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse group within the community
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times
  • Patient focussed
  • Ability to prioritise workload
  • Excellent attention to detail to maintain accurate patient records
  • Working as part of a team

Desirable

  • SystmOne (NHS database)

Qualifications

Essential

  • Good standard of education (Numerate and good standard of English)

Knowledge

Essential

  • Computer literate (MS packages and databases)

Desirable

  • Data protection in a health care environment
  • Previous NHS experience in a reception/administration role

Attributes

Essential

  • Can do attitude to daily tasks, adversity and new ways of working.

Desirable

  • Full clean driving licence and own vehicle

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

Dorking Healthcare Ltd.

Address

Holmhurst Medical Centre

12 Thornton Side

Redhill

Surrey

RH1 2NP


Employer's website

https://dhcclinical.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Dorking Healthcare Ltd.

Address

Holmhurst Medical Centre

12 Thornton Side

Redhill

Surrey

RH1 2NP


Employer's website

https://dhcclinical.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Clare Birch

clare.birch@nhs.net

Date posted

13 September 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience Up to £23k per annum, DoE - part time pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

U0103-24-0065

Job locations

Holmhurst Medical Centre

12 Thornton Side

Redhill

Surrey

RH1 2NP


The White House Dorking General Hospital

Horsham Road

Dorking

Surrey

RH4 2AA


Integrated Care Partnership

Alexandra Road

Epsom

Surrey

KT17 4BL


Oxted Health Centre

10 Gresham Road

Oxted

Surrey

RH8 0BQ


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