Patient Administrator

The Ridgeway Hospital; Swindon; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Private Pension Scheme

Private Healthcare Scheme

Friends & Family Hospital Discounts

Life Insurance

Wellbeing resources

Job summary

The Ridgeway Hospital in Swindon is seeking a Patient Administrator to join the Administration department on a 12-hour-per-week basis. This part-time role offers flexibility and career development within Circle Health Group.

You will support the patient journey by handling bookings, mail, and queries, ensuring efficient, professional service for patients, visitors, consultants and staff in line with best-practice processes.

Qualifications

• Maths and English GCSE at A–C or equivalent functional skills Level 2.
• Proficient with a PC and hospital systems.
• Basic financial awareness.
• Experience in private healthcare administration preferred.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the smooth running of the patient administrative process throughout the patient journey.
• Follow best practice process maps to provide efficient, professional service to patients, visitors, consultants and staff.
• Manage all incoming and outgoing mail and approve electronic bookings.
• Maintain Health and Safety knowledge and complete mandatory training.

Skills

Maths GCSE A-C

English GCSE A-C

Proficient with PC

Basic financial awareness

Administration experience (private HC)

Education

GCSEs Maths and English or equivalent

Functional Skills Level 2

Tools

Hospital administration software

Job description

12 Hours & Permanent

(depending on level of experience, training and qualification)

The Ridgeway Hospital

Overview

Patient Administrator

The Ridgeway Hospital

12 Hours & Permanent

Salary: £25,044.87 FTE per year

(depending on level of experience, training and qualification)

The Ridgeway Hospital in Swindon is part of Circle Health Group, Britain's leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals & clinics, performing more complex surgery than any other private healthcare provider in the country.

We have an opportunity for a Patient Administrator to join their team of staff in theAdministrationdepartment.

This is a part- time role for 12 hours a week. The role holder will be required tocover a flexible shift pattern.

Duties Of This Role Include

• Contribute to the smooth running of the patient administrative process throughout the patient journey.
• Ensure the Circle Health Group best practice process maps are followed, to provide an efficient, professional and standard service to all patients, visitors, consultants and staff.
• Ensure All patient queries are dealt with efficiently and professionally.
• To manage all incoming and outgoing mail.
• Approve electronic bookings received via the relevant system and update any booking received via email.
• Maintain knowledge of Health and Safety at Work Act. Ensuring appropriate measures are taken in respect of Health and Safety for patients, relatives, visitors, hospital staff and contractors.
• You comply with all relevant mandatory training.

Applicants Should Meet The Following Criteria

• Maths, English GCSE at grades A to C or equivalent functional skills level 2 evidence
• Proficient in the use of a PC, including the use of software and systems
• Basic financial awareness
• Previous administration experience in a private healthcare environment would be beneficial.

Salary & Benefits

Circle Health Group is committed to offering competitive starting salaries and access to a wide range of employee benefits, including:

• 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service
• Private Pension Scheme
• Private Healthcare Scheme for treatment at our hospitals, covering pre-existing medical conditions
• Friends & Family Hospital Discounts
• Family Friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay
• Non-contributory life insurance
• Staff engagement hub with access to discounts and extensive rewards and voluntary benefits
• Access to resources, tools and services to support your wellbeing
• Employee recognition programmes
• Industry leading training and development opportunities

and much more!

Circle Health Group is committed to creating a diverse workforce offering inclusive opportunities for all our colleagues. Our definition of diversity goes beyond the established characteristics protected by the Equality Act, as we strive to attract candidates with diverse experiences, backgrounds, identities or expressions, skills, work styles and more.

We’re passionate about creating an environment where our people can thrive, grow and develop professionally and personally. Our principles and values guide our colleagues to be selfless, compassionate, committed, collaborative, brave, agile, tenacious and creative and are at the core of our purpose and culture.

To find out more about the Circle Health Group Philosophy: https://careers.circlehealthgroup.co.uk/why-circle/our-philosophy