Claims Assistants

TN United Kingdom; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in the healthcare sector is seeking Claims Assistants to support claims handling administrative tasks. The role involves managing correspondence, diary management, and utilizing claims management systems. Ideal candidates will possess excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and IT proficiency. The position offers a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, and opportunities for career growth within a diverse and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunities for career growth

Access to NHS Pension Scheme

Minimum of 27 days Annual Leave

Flexible working arrangements

Employee assistance programme

Eye care vouchers

Discount service for emergency services

Cycle to work scheme

Season ticket loan scheme

Qualifications

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Experience in administrative tasks and claims management.

Responsibilities

• Manage diary and correspondence for claims handling.
• Respond to emails and inquiries from stakeholders.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to Detail

IT Proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Products

Bespoke Databases

Job description

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We are looking for Claims Assistants to join our Claims Support Service team, supporting regional teams by providing claims handling administrative support in the handling of claims.

The NHS Resolution Claims Management function has embarked on the next phase of transformation and expansion with a vision to deliver a single, integrated claims function, with a supportive organisational structure that avoids duplication of effort and allows teams to develop their skills.

The claims teams manage claims emanating from former PCTs and Strategic Health Authorities, which transferred to the Secretary of State. The Claims teams work in an interesting and dynamic climate, all contributing to a continually improving claims service.

Our Claims Assistants manage the more process-driven and administrative-focused tasks that occur during the life cycle of a claim. Having an effective administrative function with talented Claims Assistants as part of the workforce is a key component to the successful delivery of NHS Resolutions Strategy and to achieve excellence in delivery of our objectives.

What you'll be doing

Diary management

Sending/receiving/reviewing correspondence from variety of stakeholders

Responding to emails and in person enquiries

Using claims management system

Email/shared mailbox responsibility and management

What you'll bring

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Confidence in making enquiries via phone and email.

Ability to work collaboratively in a team.

Ability to work in an environment exposed to sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.

Intermediate IT proficiency in a range of Microsoft products and experience of using bespoke databases.

Excellent attention to detail

Ability to manage and take responsibility for tasks, not simply complete them

At NHS Resolution (NHSR), we pride ourselves on recruiting talented individuals from a wide mix of professional backgrounds. While many of our team members come from the NHS, we also welcome expertise from insurance companies, legal firms, technology sectors, and everything in between. Our commitment to diversity means we value the unique perspectives and experiences that individuals from all walks of life bring to our organisation. By fostering an inclusive environment, we ensure that our team reflects the rich diversity of the communities we serve.

What we offer in return

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for career growth and development.
• Collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Work in a progressive environment towards data-driven strategies.
• A commitment to diversity, equality, and inclusion.
• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme and a minimum of 27 days Annual Leave.
• Commitment to support individuals in having a work and life balance, offering flexible working arrangements.

When joining the NHS family, there are a wealth of savings, discounts and support you will be able to access.

• 24 hours employee assistance programme from Health Assured (EAP)
• Eye care vouchers for Specsavers.
• Blue Light card, a discount service for the emergency services and the NHS.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Season ticket loan scheme.

About us

NHS Resolution is a not-for-profit arm’s length of the NHS working for health care providers to resolve claims fairly and to share learning across the NHS and beyond. We provide a supportive environment for our staff with specialist training and the opportunity for personal development.

NHS Resolution operates several indemnity schemes, on behalf of the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, primarily for the handling of liability claims against English NHS Trusts and other commissioners and/or providers of NHS care.

Additional Information

To apply please provide us with a covering letter explaining exactly what you will bring to this role and how you meet the essential criteria in terms of your background, experience and career achievements to date. As well as your CV listing detailed work history and job responsibilities.

We recognise some candidates may wish to use AI to support their application. We do not prohibit such use but please clearly indicate in your application where you have used AI.

We reserve the right to close the advertisement early, should we receive sufficient applications.

You must have the right to live and work in the UK. If you require a Visa, NHS Resolution is currently unable to support sponsorship requests.

This role offers flexible working with a possibility to work on a hybrid or homeworking basis from our Leeds offices.