Band 3- Appointment scheduler, RespiratoryNHS

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time appointment scheduler to join the Respiratory Department at West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust.We are seeking an enthusiastic, highly organised, and motivated individual to join our busy team as a Band 3 appointment scheduler. This role involves working cross sites collaboratively within an office environment, with responsibility for managing and prioritising a varied workload to ensure all receptionist and appointment booking duties are carried out efficiently, in line with clinical urgency and the Trust's Patient Access Policy.We are a hardworking, friendly, and flexible team, adapting to ever-changing demands, and are looking for someone who can bring the same positive and adaptable approach.Working Monday to Friday.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage and prioritise workload effectively. They will have first-class communication skills, maintaining a professional and approachable manner when speaking with patients and colleagues, along with a high level of attention to detail and accuracy in booking appointments and uploading documents on Cerner. An understanding of the sensitive nature of the work is essential, with the ability to handle patient information in the strictest confidence. A flexible, proactive, and collaborative approach to work is also key. This role is predominantly supporting the TB and lung cancer service.

Job description

The post holder will provide a comprehensive and efficient admin service within the Respiratory department across sites. This includes checking patients in on arrival, booking them in for appointments, and ensuring they are checked out appropriately after their clinic visit. The role also involves arranging follow-up appointments, scanning and uploading documents to Cerner PowerChart in line with the Trusts Secure and Share Policy, and updating patient information on relevant systems as required. The post also includes the booking of day case procedures within the department.The post holder will communicate professionally with patients and their families, both faceto-face and over the phone, and will work closely with clinicians, nursing staff, service managers, and administrative colleagues to support the delivery of an effective and patient focused Respiratory service.

About us

With a new hospital planned for Watford, work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital and plans for a neighbourhood healthcare centre in Hemel Hempstead, this is an exciting time to join us.

We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.

Staff wellbeing and development are a priority, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.

Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.

We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance. www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking

If you have a disability or long-term health condition and require support or guidance please contact [email protected]

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We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.