Receptionist / Administrative Clerk

Have a working knowledge of the patient administration systems and a willingness to learn all relevant NHS computer systems. Verify and record all patients details (including waiting list entries) on the patient administration systems. Maintain all patient details up to date on the patient management systems in order that information is available for theatre lists, audit purposes and any other data that may be required. Carry out all necessary procedures at the time of a patients assessment/admission to ensure that documentation is completed in a timely manner, prior to patients admission. Handle queries, visitors and telephone enquiries in a helpful, courteous and efficient manner. Prepare theatre information sheets for admissions, checking for any admin anomalies and preparing patient identification wrist bands Make outpatient, clinical and assessment appointments as necessary. Enter details of patients on operating lists and update waiting list entries. Ensure all documentation is filed correctly in Episodic Folders in accordance with health record guidelines and returned to Health Records Library (HRL) for scanning at the soonest opportunity. Locate and retrieve patient notes, paperwork and x-rays from around the hospital site in preparation for anaesthetic assessment, day case and inpatient surgery, Liaise with other departments in the hospital to ensure all documentation is correct for patient admission. Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post. Please note that this advertised position, which is part of occupation code 4216 does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa. The Trust would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role Please note due to high volume of applications for some posts, this post may close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible