Reports To: Operations Manager Salary:Dependent on Expereince Hours: To be discussed at interview (Full - time, part - time)
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Administrative Support:
- Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Operations Manager and wider team.
- Prepare, maintain, and update organisational records, documents, policies, and standard operating procedures.
- Support data quality audits, compliance activities, and quality improvement projects.
- Manage electronic filing systems and maintain accurate records.
- Assist with procurement processes, stock management, and supplier communications.
- Reception and Patient Services:
- Deliver a professional and welcoming reception service.
- Manage patient registrations, appointment bookings, and demographic updates.
- Coordinate patient flow during clinical sessions and elevate concerns appropriately.
- Ensure waiting areas are maintained to a high standard and provide a positive patient experience.
- Handle patient enquiries with professionalism, empathy, and confidentiality.
- Telephone and Digital Communications:
- Answer incoming telephone calls promptly and professionally.
- Manage email inboxes and electronic communication systems.
- Accurately record, process, and relay messages to clinicians and colleagues.
- Support the management of online booking systems and digital patient communications.
- Governance, Compliance and Quality:
- Support compliance with CQC Fundamental Standards and NHS contractual requirements.
- Maintain governance records, compliance trackers, and audit documentation.
- Assist with preparation for inspections, audits, and contract reviews.
- Contribute to the organisation's quality improvement initiatives and service development activities.
- Promote a culture of continuous learning, openness, and professional accountability.
- Health, Safety and Infection Prevention:
- Support the maintenance of a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors.
- Conduct routine health and safety checks and maintain compliance records.
- Monitor Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) standards in non-clinical areas.
- Report incidents, hazards, and near misses through organisational reporting systems.
- Support risk assessments and implementation of corrective actions.
- Information Governance:
- Ensure compliance with UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018, and NHS confidentiality requirements.
- Maintain the security and confidentiality of sensitive patient and organisational information.
- Complete mandatory information governance and data security training.
Please see the job description and person spec attached for more information.