Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Receptionist to join our Outpatient team at Ashford and St Peter's Hospitals. The post includes covering the reception in Tennyson Unit and occasionally Rowley Bristow for Trauma and Orthopaedics and general office duties, and to provide an excellent administrative service to our patients.



Good administration skills are required, along with an excellent telephone manner. The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic and highly motivated team player, who shows flexibility and a careful attention to detail.



You will be required to use a number of systems including Surrey Safe Care (Cerner). Previous experience of these systems is desirable, but not essential, as training will be provided.



To ensure that all patients, visitors and staff are greeted in a friendly, welcoming and efficient manner.



Using Cerner/SSC to update patient details and register patient attendance.



To follow necessary procedures to ensure clinical / nursing staff are aware of a patient's arrival. Patients will be directed to the correct waiting area by reception staff.



Ensure all appointments are in the correct episodes and make corrections if necessary.



Escalate to services where outcomes & attendances have not been recorded.



To deal appropriately, calmly, and courteously with telephone enquiries regarding appointments and make necessary amendments. Providing advice and guidance to patients, patients' relatives, staff and other healthcare colleagues on appointments and other Trust Services.



To support the department and organisation by carrying out any other duties that reasonably fit within the broad scope of a job of this grade and type of work.



Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond.



Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter's, Chertsey, Surrey.



We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities.



Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at ASPH. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care.



We are expanding our theatres at Ashford Hospital and moving towards this becoming our dedicated elective centre. We want to create a state-of-the-art centre for excellence for planned surgical procedures.



We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:



Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement



On-site Nurseries



On-site staff cafes



On-site parking



Support in career development



Salary Sacrifice schemes including wage stream, lease cars, Cycle to Work schemes and home electronics



Adverts may close early, so applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.

For more information about a career at ASPH please visit:

www.asph-careers.org



To ensure that all patients, visitors and staff are greeted in a friendly, welcoming and efficient manner.



Using Cerner/SSC to update patient details and register patient attendance.



To follow necessary procedures to ensure clinical / nursing staff are aware of a patient's arrival. Patients will be directed to the correct waiting area by reception staff.



Ensure all appointments are in the correct episodes and make corrections if necessary.



Escalate to services where outcomes & attendances have not been recorded.



To deal appropriately, calmly, and courteously with telephone enquiries regarding appointments and make necessary amendments. Providing advice and guidance to patients, patients' relatives, staff and other healthcare colleagues on appointments and other Trust Services.



To support the department and organisation by carrying out any other duties that reasonably fit within the broad scope of a job of this grade and type of work.