Job Description

Do you want to take up an exciting opportunity to join our administrative team in the Breast Unit?



We are looking for a new Booking Co-ordinator to join our well established team.



If you have a calm and empathetic nature, enjoy talking to patients and can work on your own initiative this could be the job for you. You will need to be able to use your negotiating skills with clinicians and patients to ensure that patients receive their treatment within our target times.



There is always something different to learn and it is a fast paced role needing attention to detail and a sense of humour!



This is a full time post @ 37.5 hours - our hours are 9-5. Part time hours will also be considered.

If you are interested please contact:

Holly Wheeler, Specialty Manager on 07432000539 or email holly.wheeler@nhs.net



To provide a full and comprehensive administrative service to the breast unit to ensure all patients are booked within national guidelines and in accordance with the Trust's Patient Access Policy.



To act on own initiative with an aptitude for problem solving.



To escalate breaches to line manager and liaise with nursing and consultant teams to make best use of clinic space and ensure patients are seen in a timely manner.



To answer the phones and greet patients as they enter the unit, ensuring attention to detail when taking personal details and checking these against the system.



A friendly and polite manner



Answering email queries from patients and GPs etc.



Keeping accurate and uptodate records



See JD and person spec attached for a more detailed outline of this role.



At the RUH we're proud to put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone's contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.



We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks - celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.



A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.



We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We've even got a pool!



We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath , learn about our extensive package of staff benefits , and read about how we're providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research .



Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.