Outpatients Administrator/Receptionist

London North West Healthcare NHS Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust is seeking an outpatient receptionist to record attendances, cancellations and DNAs on the EPR within required timeframes, check patients in and keep the reception area tidy and hygienic.

Operate across clinics on a rotational basis (8:30am–8:00pm) under the Working Time Directive, provide non-clinical guidance to patients, carers and staff, and support managers to deliver a patient‑focused service.

Responsibilities

• Record outpatient attendances, cancellations and DNAs on EPR within stipulated timeframes.
• Check in patients attending in person and maintain accurate patient information on the Trust ERS.
• Maintain an uncluttered, tidy reception area and ensure hygienic conditions across reception spaces.

Job description

Record and process all outpatient attendances / cancellations & DNAs on EPR within stipulated timeframes Advise clinics of patients who are late arriving for their appointments Book follow-up appointments File documents according to Information Governance policy Maintain an uncluttered and tidy reception area Maintain reception areas in a hygienic and sanitary condition including cleaning and wiping of surfaces To cover clinics between hours of 8:30am - 8:00pm on rotational basis following working time directive (WTD) Support the Managers and Supervisors in developing a patient focused service.

• Record all outpatient attendances / cancellations / DNAs on EPR within stipulated timeframes
• Analyse patient pathways vs outcomes and accelerate to relevant clinical / non-clinical staff if the patient requires an earlier appointment or diagnostic in order to achieve RTT targets
• Ensure that all patients attending in person are checked in
• Ensure patient information is complete and up to date on the Trust ERS
• Identify, investigate and correct EPR discrepancies ensuring GP and personal contact details are accurate and up to date
• Follow the appropriate processes for audit forms, walk-in patients, booking of BSL interpreters and transport patients in line with Trust standards
• Use your excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills to interact with patients, their carers and relatives, visitors and staff
• Communicate effectively using all available forms of communication
• Be a calm, supportive, flexible and adaptable member of the team
• Deal with all enquiries in a professional and co-operative manner
• Respond politely but firmly with people behaving antisocially and report and record any abuse including verbal abuse
• London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond. Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people. We run major acute services at:
• Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK
• St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease
• Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice
• Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.
• We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public. Key responsibilities
• Record all outpatient attendances / cancellations / DNAs on EPR within stipulated timeframes
• Analyse patient pathways vs outcomes and accelerate to relevant clinical / non-clinical staff if the patient requires an earlier appointment or diagnostic in order to achieve RTT targets
• Ensure that all patients attending in person are checked in
• Ensure patient information is complete and up to date on the Trust ERS
• Identify, investigate and correct EPR discrepancies ensuring GP and personal contact details are accurate and up to date
• Follow the appropriate processes for audit forms, walk-in patients, booking of BSL interpreters and transport patients in line with Trust standards
• Use your excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills to interact with patients, their carers and relatives, visitors and staff
• Communicate effectively using all available forms of communication
• Be a calm, supportive, flexible and adaptable member of the team
• Deal with all enquiries in a professional and co-operative manner
• Respond politely but firmly with people behaving antisocially and report and record any abuse including verbal abuse
• Answer all telephone calls within 3 rings, redirect queries to the appropriate person using available information and initiative and send messages via email where possible
• Provide non-clinical advice and guidance regarding appointments
• Process patient data and appointments using the Trust EPR
• Treat patients and their information/data with tact, discretion and confidentiality, in accordance with the Trust Information Governance Policy and the Data Protection Act
• Redistribute and file appropriate documents according to Information Governance policy
• Maintain an uncluttered and tidy reception area
• Maintain reception areas in a hygienic and sanitary condition including the cleaning and wiping down of protective screens, counter tops, work benches/desks, electronic and telephonic equipment and printers
• Complete own day-to-day tasks promptly and efficiently and prioritise work without need for direct supervision
• Be a proactive problem solver and encourage team-wide problem solving
• Have a comprehensive understanding of reception roles, outpatient clinics, appointment booking, cashing up and Outcomes processes
• Ensure the regular maintenance of equipment, reporting problems to relevant departments and managers
• Complete staff surveys and audits
• Maintain grooming and dress standards, in accordance with departmental/Trust policy
• Assist in supporting and mentoring of new team members
• Attend annual appraisals and review objectives regularly
• Attend, complete and apply all mandatory training
• Support the Service Manager and Supervisors in developing a patient focused