Patient Administrator – 6 Month Fixed Term Contract

Circle Health Group; Bedford; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Private Healthcare Scheme

Friends & Family hospital discounts

Family friendly policies

Life insurance

Staff engagement hub

Wellbeing resources

Employee recognition programmes

Industry leading training

Job summary

Circle Integrated Care - Bedford is seeking a Patient Administrator for a 6‑month fixed‑term contract to join the Administration team. This full‑time role covers 37.5 hours per week and requires flexible shift coverage.

You will support the patient journey, handle queries, manage mail, approve bookings and maintain health and safety compliance. GCSE Maths/English (A–C) and strong PC skills are required; prior private healthcare administration experience is beneficial.

Qualifications

• Maths or English GCSE at A–C or equivalent.
• Proficient PC use including common software and systems.
• Previous administration experience in a private healthcare environment is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the smooth running of the patient administrative process.
• Follow best practice process maps to provide standard service to patients and staff.
• Deal with patient queries efficiently and professionally.
• Manage all incoming and outgoing mail.
• Approve electronic bookings and update bookings received by email.
• Maintain knowledge of Health and Safety at Work Act and ensure safety for patients and staff.
• Comply with relevant mandatory training.

Skills

PC proficiency

Healthcare admin experience

Job description

Patient Administrator - 6 Month Fixed Term Contract
Circle Integrated Care - Bedford
37.5 Hours & Permanent
Salary: Up to £29,936.00 per year (depending on level of experience, training and qualification.)

Circle Integrated Care

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 an Patient Administrator to join their team of staff in theAdministration department.

This is a full time role for 37.5 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
• 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 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 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.